Practice Interaction with Electricity: Electromagnetism - 5.4.3 | Waves, Sound & Light, and Introduction to Magnetism | IB 8 Physics
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Interaction with Electricity: Electromagnetism

5.4.3 - Interaction with Electricity: Electromagnetism

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What creates a magnetic field?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when electricity flows through a wire.

Question 2 Easy

What is an electromagnet?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you wrap a wire around an iron core and pass current through it.

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Question 1

What does an electric current generate around itself?

Sound waves
Magnetic field
Thermal energy

💡 Hint: Remember the principle of current flow.

Question 2

True or False: All magnets have a North and South pole.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how magnets behave when split.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an experiment to demonstrate how the number of turns in a coil affects the strength of an electromagnet. What materials would you use, and how would you measure strength?

💡 Hint: Consider using an objective strength measurement, such as how many clips you can pick up.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how electric cars utilize the principles of electromagnetism in their operation and braking systems.

💡 Hint: Think of the combination of currents in electric motors and braking systems.

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