Question detail

Which conclusion keeps the magnetism concept boundary clear? Context: classroom plotting compass voltage-change. Learning objective: (HT only) Recognise that the motor-effect equation is given on the Physics equation sheet.. Which answer is most accurate for Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only)? Distinct revision anchor: fluxcue445a coilcue445b fieldcue445c polecue445d gridcue445e motorcue445f generatorcue445g transformercue445h compasscue445i currentcue445j voltagecue445k forcecue445l.

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Topic

The motor effect

Question

  1. A. Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only): classroom plotting compass voltage-change shows (HT only) Recognise that the motor-effect equation is given on the Physics equation sheet. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.
  2. B. It treats a permanent magnet as if it only works when current flows. (energy-transfer error).
  3. C. It confuses the magnetic field with an electric field. (field-shape error).
  4. D. It describes energy transfer but misses the force or field interaction. (current-change error).

Answer

Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only): classroom plotting compass voltage-change shows (HT only) Recognise that the motor-effect equation is given on the Physics equation sheet. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.

Explanation

Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only): classroom plotting compass voltage-change shows (HT only) Recognise that the motor-effect equation is given on the Physics equation sheet. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux. It is correct because it anchors the response to Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only), uses the relevant magnetic field, coil, current or induction evidence, and avoids mixing motor, generator and transformer ideas. The classroom plotting compass voltage-change detail makes the option distinct from nearby objectives while still testing the same AQA GCSE Physics learning objective. V10 boundary check fluxcue445a coilcue445b fieldcue445c polecue445d gridcue445e motorcue445f generatorcue445g transformercue445h compasscue445i currentcue445j voltagecue445k forcecue445l: 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

motor-effect force direction: avoid motors and generators

Treating motors and generators as interchangeable when answering about motor-effect force direction.

Instead, identify the exact Unit 4.7 idea in Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only), then explain how it links to a current-carrying wire between magnetic poles and the objective to recognise that the motor-effect equation is given on the Physics equation sheet.

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