Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 4 structured question: Electromagnetic induction

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)1 marks

Understanding Lenz's Law in practical applications.

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In a laboratory, a magnet is moved towards a coil of wire. The coil experiences an induced e.m.f. as the magnet approaches.

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State what happens to the induced current as the magnet approaches the coil.
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Paper 4Theory (Extended)1 marks

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A coil of wire is placed in a changing magnetic field. As the magnetic field strength increases, an e.m.f. is induced in the coil.

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State the direction of the induced e.m.f. when the magnetic field strength is increasing.
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