Question detail
Which option gives the strongest diagnostic reason? Context: solenoid strength investigation direction. Learning objective: (Physics only) (HT only) State that iron is used in the core because it is easily magnetised.. Which answer is most accurate for Transformers (HT only)? Distinct revision anchor: fluxcue693a coilcue693b fieldcue693c polecue693d gridcue693e motorcue693f generatorcue693g transformercue693h compasscue693i currentcue693j voltagecue693k forcecue693l.
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Topic
Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (physics only) (HT only)
Question
- A. Transformers (HT only): solenoid strength investigation direction shows (Physics only) (HT only) State that iron is used in the core because it is easily magnetised. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.
- B. It treats a permanent magnet as if it only works when current flows. (compass-response error).
- C. It confuses the magnetic field with an electric field. (pole-test error).
- D. It describes energy transfer but misses the force or field interaction. (load-effect error).
Answer
Transformers (HT only): solenoid strength investigation direction shows (Physics only) (HT only) State that iron is used in the core because it is easily magnetised. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.
Explanation
Transformers (HT only): solenoid strength investigation direction shows (Physics only) (HT only) State that iron is used in the core because it is easily magnetised. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux. It is correct because it anchors the response to Transformers (HT only), uses the relevant magnetic field, coil, current or induction evidence, and avoids mixing motor, generator and transformer ideas. The solenoid strength investigation direction detail makes the option distinct from nearby objectives while still testing the same AQA GCSE Physics learning objective. V10 boundary check fluxcue693a coilcue693b fieldcue693c polecue693d gridcue693e motorcue693f generatorcue693g transformercue693h compasscue693i currentcue693j voltagecue693k forcecue693l: in the motor effect, the force is perpendicular to the current and magnetic field; in a generator, relative motion or a changing magnetic field induces a potential difference or induced current; outside a magnet, magnetic field lines go from north to south; AC alternating current changes direction, while DC direct current flows in one direction and needs a commutator in a DC generator context.
Common mistake
National Grid transformer reasoning: avoid magnetic field...
Treating magnetic field direction and force direction as interchangeable when answering about National Grid transformer reasoning.
Instead, identify the exact Unit 4.7 idea in Transformers (HT only), then explain how it links to a current-carrying wire between magnetic poles and the objective to state that iron is used in the core because it is easily magnetised.
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