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IGCSE Physics Magnets and Electromagnets
IGCSE Physics Magnets and Electromagnets
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Physics
10th Grade
12/09/2010

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Hard magnetism
Definition
Difficult to magnetise and de-magnetise
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Soft magnetism
Definition
Easy to magnetise and de-magnetise
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Magnetic field
Definition
Area where a magnet would feel a force
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Magnetic field line
Definition
Shows direction of magnetic field from N to S. Field lines close together where field is strong
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Induced magnetism
Definition
A magnetic material is magnetised by being placed in a magenetic field
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Electromagnet
Definition
Current-carrying coil of wire with soft magetic core.
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Solenoid
Definition
Another name for a current carrying coil
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Motor Effect
Definition
A current carrying wire in a magnetic field feels a force. Used in loudspeakers and motors.
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Increasing motor power
Definition
Increased by larger current, stronger magnet, more coils
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Electromagnetic induction
Definition
A changing magnetic field through a conductor will induce a voltage.
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Increasing electromagnetic induction
Definition
Faster movement, stronger magnet, more coils
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Left hand rule for motors
Definition
First finger = Field
SeCond finger = Current
ThuMb = Motion
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Generator/ dynamo
Definition
Device producing induced voltage when coil spins in magnetic field or vice versa
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Transformer
Definition
Device which allows AC voltage to be stepped up or down
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High voltage transmission because...
Definition
energy losses are high with high current, so must step-up voltage (and step-down current) with a transformer
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Alternating current (AC)
Definition
Constantly changing size and direction. Necessary for transformers.
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Transformer equation
Definition
Vp/Vs = Np/Ns
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Transformer power equation
Definition

Power in = Power out

VpIp = VsIs

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Magnetic forces
Definition
Same poles repel; opposite poles attract
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