Magnetic effect of a current past paper questions

O Level Physics 5054 · Electromagnetic effects. 1 Describe the pattern and direction of the magnetic field due to currents in straight wires and in solenoids and state the effect on the magnetic field of changing the magnitude and direction of the current 2 Describe how the magnetic effect of a current is used in relays and loudspeakers and give examples of their application

In Cambridge O Level Physics 5054, Magnetic effect of a current came up in 15 of the 72 papers on Paperstreak, for about 2 marks a paper when it does. It last came up in October/November 2024.

Often set with Forces on a current-carrying conductor, Simple magnetism and magnetic fields.

15 questions, newest first

5054/11/O/N/24 Question 36 · 1 mark
5054/12/O/N/24 Question 34 · 1 mark
5054/22/O/N/24 Question 6 parts (a) (b) · 5 marks
5054/11/M/J/24 Question 35 · 1 mark
5054/21/M/J/24 Question 6 part (b(i)) · 3 marks
5054/12/O/N/23 Question 36 · 1 mark
5054/12/O/N/22 Question 38 · 1 mark
5054/22/M/J/22 Question 6 part (b) · 2 marks
5054/11/O/N/21 Question 35 · 1 mark
5054/12/O/N/21 Question 35 · 1 mark
5054/21/O/N/21 Question 8 part (b(i)) · 2 marks
5054/42/M/J/21 Question 4 · 4 marks
5054/11/M/J/20 Question 33 · 1 mark
5054/21/M/J/20 Question 8 part (d) · 4 marks
5054/22/M/J/20 Question 9 parts (a(i)) (a(iii)) (b(i)) (b(ii)) · 9 marks

More in Electromagnetic effects: Electromagnetic induction, The a.c. generator, Forces on a current-carrying conductor, The d.c. motor, The transformer.

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