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Secondary 4 Pure Physics Electricity Magnetism Quiz
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Secondary 4 Pure Physics Quiz - Electricity Magnetism (Answers)
Section A: Short Answer Questions [8 marks]
1. State the function of the neutral wire in a household electrical circuit. [1]
Answer: Provides return path for current / Completes the circuit at zero potential Mark: 1 mark for correct function
2. State one advantage of using a circuit breaker rather than a fuse to protect electrical appliances. [1]
Answer: Can be reset without replacement / Reusable / Faster response to overcurrent Mark: 1 mark for any correct advantage
3. A transformer has a turns ratio of 5:1 (primary to secondary). If the primary voltage is 240 V, calculate the secondary voltage. [2]
Working: Vₛ/Vₚ = Nₛ/Nₚ Vₛ/240 = 1/5 Vₛ = 240 × 1/5 = 48 V
Answer: 48 V Marks: 1 mark for correct formula/method, 1 mark for correct answer with unit
4. Define electromagnetic induction. [2]
Answer: The process by which an EMF (electromotive force) is induced in a conductor when there is a change in magnetic flux through it / when a conductor moves through a magnetic field Marks: 1 mark for EMF/voltage induced, 1 mark for change in magnetic flux/field
5. State the principle that explains why a galvanometer needle deflects when a magnet is moved near a coil. [2]
Answer: Faraday's Law of electromagnetic induction - when magnetic flux through a coil changes, an EMF is induced which causes current to flow Marks: 1 mark for Faraday's Law, 1 mark for explanation of flux change causing EMF/current
Section B: Structured Questions [17 marks]
6. A step-down transformer is used to reduce the voltage from 240 V to 12 V. The transformer has an efficiency of 80%.
(a) Calculate the turns ratio (primary : secondary) of this transformer. [2]
Working: Nₚ/Nₛ = Vₚ/Vₛ = 240/12 = 20 Turns ratio = 20:1
Answer: 20:1 Marks: 1 mark for correct formula, 1 mark for correct ratio
(b) If the secondary current is 2.5 A, calculate the primary current. [3]
Working: Efficiency η = (VₛIₛ)/(VₚIₚ) 0.80 = (12 × 2.5)/(240 × Iₚ) 0.80 = 30/(240 × Iₚ) Iₚ = 30/(0.80 × 240) = 30/192 = 0.156 A
Answer: 0.156 A (or 0.16 A) Marks: 1 mark for efficiency formula, 1 mark for correct substitution, 1 mark for correct answer
(c) Calculate the power loss in the transformer. [2]
Working: Input power = VₚIₚ = 240 × 0.156 = 37.5 W Output power = VₛIₛ = 12 × 2.5 = 30 W Power loss = 37.5 - 30 = 7.5 W
Answer: 7.5 W Marks: 1 mark for calculating input and output power, 1 mark for correct power loss
7. Figure 1 shows a simple electromagnetic induction experiment.
(a) State what is observed on the galvanometer when the north pole of the magnet is moved quickly towards the coil. [1]
Answer: The needle deflects (in one direction) Mark: 1 mark for deflection
(b) Explain why this observation occurs. [2]
Answer: Moving the magnet changes the magnetic flux through the coil, which induces an EMF (Faraday's Law), causing current to flow and deflecting the galvanometer needle Marks: 1 mark for flux change, 1 mark for EMF induced causing current
(c) State what happens to the galvanometer reading when the magnet is held stationary inside the coil. [1]
Answer: No deflection / Reading returns to zero Mark: 1 mark for correct observation
8. A household electrical circuit contains a 2 kW electric kettle connected to the 240 V mains supply.
(a) Calculate the current flowing through the kettle. [2]
Working: P = VI 2000 = 240 × I I = 2000/240 = 8.33 A
Answer: 8.33 A (or 8.3 A) Marks: 1 mark for correct formula, 1 mark for correct answer with unit
(b) If the kettle is used for 15 minutes per day, calculate the electrical energy consumed in one day. [2]
Working: Time = 15 minutes = 15/60 = 0.25 hours Energy = Power × Time = 2 × 0.25 = 0.5 kWh
Answer: 0.5 kWh Marks: 1 mark for time conversion, 1 mark for correct energy calculation
(c) State two safety features that should be present in the household electrical circuit. [2]
Answer:
- Fuse/Circuit breaker
- Earth wire/Earthing system
Marks: 1 mark each for two correct safety features Accept: RCCB/ELCB, Double insulation, Proper wiring standards