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26 A student determines the resistance of resistor R. She uses a circuit including a voltmeter and an
ammeter.
Which circuit does she use?
A B C D
V A V V A
R R R R
A A V
27 A diode and a resistor are connected across a variable d.c. supply. Terminal X is initially positive
and at a maximum value. The potential difference (p.d.) across XY is adjusted so that it changes,
as shown by the graph.
X
p.d. across XY
0
0 time
Which graph shows how the current in the circuit (from X to Y) varies during the same time
interval?
A B
current current
0 0
0 time 0 time
C D
current current
0 0
0 time 0 time
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28 When a conductor in a complete circuit cuts across a magnetic field, a current is induced in the
conductor.
Which statement about the induced current is correct?
A The induced current is in the same direction as the motion of the conductor.
B The induced current is in the opposite direction to the motion of the conductor.
C The direction of the induced current is in the same direction as the magnetic field.
D The direction of the induced current opposes the change causing it.
29 The diagram shows a solenoid carrying an electric current.
X Y Z
Which row compares the strength of the magnetic field due to the solenoid at points Y and Z with
the strength of the magnetic field at point X?
magnetic field magnetic field
strength at Y strength at Z
A equal to X less than X
B equal to X greater than X
C greater than X less than X
D greater than X greater than X
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30 A conducting wire is placed between the poles of a magnet. When an electric current in the wire
is in the direction shown, then the force on the wire acts out of the page.
wire
N S
Three statements of different conditions and how the wire is affected are given.
1 When the current is towards the top of the page and the direction of the magnetic
field is unchanged, the force produced acts into the page.
2 When the current is towards the bottom of the page and the magnetic field is
reversed, the force produced acts into the page.
3 When the current in the wire is alternating, the wire vibrates into and out of the page.
Which statements are correct?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only
31 Which types of electric current are in the primary coil and the secondary coil of a step-up
transformer?
primary secondary
coil coil
A a.c. a.c.
B a.c. d.c.
C d.c. a.c.
D d.c. d.c.
32 A scientist fires alpha-particles at a very thin sheet of gold and detects the particles that pass
through.
Which statement about the results of the scattering experiment is correct?
A Alpha-particles are attracted to the nucleus of the atoms in the metal sheet.
B Half the mass of the atom is concentrated in the nucleus.
C Most of the alpha-particles are deflected, showing that the nucleus is very dense.
D Only a small number of alpha-particles are deflected, but some of these are deflected
through large angles.
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