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What occurs when the direction of current in an electromagnet is reversed?
What occurs when the direction of current in an electromagnet is reversed?
- The strength of the magnetic field doubles.
- The electromagnet becomes a permanent magnet.
- The magnet loses its magnetic properties.
- The direction of the magnetic field reverses. (correct)
How does an electromagnet create a magnetic field?
How does an electromagnet create a magnetic field?
- By passing current through a conductive wire. (correct)
- By increasing the temperature of the wire.
- Using a combination of electrical and mechanical forces.
- Through permanent magnetization of iron.
Why does a copper wire not feel a force when placed in a magnetic field?
Why does a copper wire not feel a force when placed in a magnetic field?
- Copper is a magnet.
- The wire must be longer than the magnet.
- Copper has zero electrical resistance.
- Copper is non-magnetic. (correct)
What happens to a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field?
What happens to a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field?
How can the strength of an electromagnet be increased?
How can the strength of an electromagnet be increased?
What is the primary utility of an electromagnet?
What is the primary utility of an electromagnet?
Which of the following materials is typically used in the construction of an electromagnet?
Which of the following materials is typically used in the construction of an electromagnet?
In which orientation does a wire need to move to produce a force when inside a magnetic field?
In which orientation does a wire need to move to produce a force when inside a magnetic field?
What is the primary reason that the main power supply is considered more dangerous than direct current?
What is the primary reason that the main power supply is considered more dangerous than direct current?
What does Fleming’s right-hand rule help determine?
What does Fleming’s right-hand rule help determine?
According to Lenz’s law, what must an induced current do?
According to Lenz’s law, what must an induced current do?
How can the induced voltage in a coil be increased when using an electromagnet?
How can the induced voltage in a coil be increased when using an electromagnet?
What phenomenon describes the effect of an electromagnet inducing a current in another coil?
What phenomenon describes the effect of an electromagnet inducing a current in another coil?
If you want to generate a frequency of 50 Hz, what is the time period required?
If you want to generate a frequency of 50 Hz, what is the time period required?
Which method is NOT a way to increase the current in the secondary output of a transformer?
Which method is NOT a way to increase the current in the secondary output of a transformer?
How does mutual induction occur?
How does mutual induction occur?
What is the strength of the magnetic field produced by a current in a wire?
What is the strength of the magnetic field produced by a current in a wire?
What shape do the magnetic lines form around a wire carrying current?
What shape do the magnetic lines form around a wire carrying current?
Where is the magnetic field around a wire strongest?
Where is the magnetic field around a wire strongest?
What effect does increasing the current have on the strength of the magnetic field?
What effect does increasing the current have on the strength of the magnetic field?
What is the direction of the magnetic field generated by the current in a wire?
What is the direction of the magnetic field generated by the current in a wire?
How can the strength of the magnetic field around a solenoid be increased?
How can the strength of the magnetic field around a solenoid be increased?
What does the magnetic field of a long solenoid resemble?
What does the magnetic field of a long solenoid resemble?
What happens to the magnetic field strength when the current in a wire is increased?
What happens to the magnetic field strength when the current in a wire is increased?
What happens to the force when the current and the magnetic field lines are in the same direction?
What happens to the force when the current and the magnetic field lines are in the same direction?
Which method does NOT increase the turning effect on a coil?
Which method does NOT increase the turning effect on a coil?
According to Fleming’s left-hand rule, what does the direction of the force depend on?
According to Fleming’s left-hand rule, what does the direction of the force depend on?
Which characteristic does not describe the current flow in a coil?
Which characteristic does not describe the current flow in a coil?
How can the strength of the magnetic field in a coil be enhanced during its operation?
How can the strength of the magnetic field in a coil be enhanced during its operation?
What is one reason for using a coil wound on a core in motors?
What is one reason for using a coil wound on a core in motors?
What effect does adding more turns to a coil have on its operation?
What effect does adding more turns to a coil have on its operation?
Why might an alternating current (AC) be preferred over a direct current (DC) in certain motor applications?
Why might an alternating current (AC) be preferred over a direct current (DC) in certain motor applications?
How fast is sound in air given the speed calculated from a distance of 1214.4 meters and a time of 3.68 seconds?
How fast is sound in air given the speed calculated from a distance of 1214.4 meters and a time of 3.68 seconds?
If thunder is heard 20 seconds after lightning, how far is the storm in kilometers?
If thunder is heard 20 seconds after lightning, how far is the storm in kilometers?
What is the range of sound frequencies that humans can typically hear?
What is the range of sound frequencies that humans can typically hear?
What is the general range of frequencies that a chicken can hear?
What is the general range of frequencies that a chicken can hear?
What is the formula to calculate speed (v) from frequency and wavelength?
What is the formula to calculate speed (v) from frequency and wavelength?
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Study Notes
Magnetism Overview
- Current in a wire generates a weak magnetic field.
- Magnetic field lines around a wire form circular patterns.
- The magnetic field is strongest near the wire and weakens with distance.
- Increasing current in the wire enhances the magnetic field strength.
- The magnetic field direction corresponds to the electron flow in the circuit.
Magnetic Field of a Coil (Solenoid)
- Stronger fields are produced by longer solenoids with more turns of wire.
- The magnetic field resembles that of a bar magnet, with distinct north and south poles.
- Like in a wire, increasing the current strengthens the magnetic field.
- Reversing the current direction reverses the magnetic field's direction.
Electromagnets
- Created by current flowing through coiling wire around a magnetic material (e.g., iron).
- Their magnetic effects can be toggled on and off.
- Strength can be influenced by the number of wire turns around the core.
Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Wire
- A copper wire in a magnetic field experiences no force unless current flows through it.
- When current flows, the wire interacts with the magnetic field, producing force.
- Force is maximized when wire is perpendicular to the magnetic field lines.
- Force can be increased by raising the current or using stronger magnets.
Flemings’ Left-Hand Rule
- Used to determine the force's direction on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field.
- Magnetic field direction is from north to south.
- Conventional current flows from the positive to negative terminal of a battery.
Turning Effect on a Coil (DC Motor)
- Current flows in opposite directions along the coil sides, causing a turning effect.
- Fleming's left-hand rule describes how one side of the coil is pushed up while the opposite side is pushed down, creating rotational motion.
- Increasing the turning effect can be achieved by adding more turns, increasing the current, or enhancing the magnet's size.
Generators and Induction
- Fleming's right-hand rule determines current direction when motion induces a current.
- Lenz’s Law states that induced current opposes the change that created it.
- Increasing the number of turns in the secondary coil enhances induced current strength.
Sound and Its Properties
- Speed of sound in air is approximately 340 m/s.
- Distance to a storm is calculated by the time delay between lightning and thunder: Speed = Distance / Time.
- Human hearing range is 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz; different species perceive varying frequency ranges.
Summary of Hearing Frequencies by Species
- Humans: 20-20,000 Hz
- Chickens: 10-8,500 Hz
- Other species have unique frequency detection capabilities.
Calculations for Sound
- Speed and time calculations use relevant formulas for distance, frequency, and wavelength.
- Examples include calculating sound speed based on distance and time or determining wavelength from frequency data.
Practical Applications
- Understanding how electromagnets and motors operate is vital for designing and building efficient electrical devices.
- Knowledge of magnetism and its effects is applicable in technology, engineering, and everyday electrical usage.
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