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Electromagnetic induction past paper questions

A2 Physics 9702 · Magnetic fields. 1 define magnetic flux as the product of the magnetic flux density and the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic flux density 2 recall and use Φ = BA 3 understand and use the concept of magnetic flux linkage 4 understand and explain experiments that demonstrate: • that a changing magnetic flux can induce an e.m.f. in a circuit • that the induced e.m.f. is in such a direction as to oppose the change producing it • the factors affecting the magnitude of the induced e.m.f. 5 recall and use Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws of electromagnetic induction

In Cambridge A Level A2 Physics 9702, Electromagnetic induction came up in 30 of the 42 papers on Paperstreak, for about 7 marks a paper when it does. It last came up in October/November 2025.

Often set with Characteristics of alternating currents, Force on a moving charge, Magnetic fields due to currents, Capacitors and capacitance.

30 questions, newest first

1. 9702/41/O/N/25 Question 7 · 11 marks
2. 9702/43/O/N/25 Question 7 · 11 marks
3. 9702/42/F/M/25 Question 7 · 9 marks
4. 9702/42/O/N/24 Question 1 parts (b(i)) (b(iii)) (b(iv)) (b(v)) · 8 marks
5. 9702/42/M/J/24 Question 7 parts (a) (b(i)) (b(ii)) (b(iii)) (b(iv)) · 11 marks
6. 9702/42/F/M/24 Question 6 parts (a(i)) (a(ii)) (a(iii)) (a(iv)) · 8 marks
7. 9702/42/O/N/23 Question 7 parts (b(i)) (b(ii)) · 7 marks
8. 9702/42/M/J/23 Question 6 · 10 marks
9. 9702/42/F/M/23 Question 6 part (c) · 4 marks
10. 9702/41/O/N/22 Question 5 parts (b(i)) (b(ii)) · 4 marks
11. 9702/42/O/N/22 Question 8 parts (a) (b(ii)) (b(iii)) · 8 marks
12. 9702/43/O/N/22 Question 5 parts (b(i)) (b(ii)) · 4 marks
13. 9702/41/M/J/22 Question 6 · 11 marks
14. 9702/42/M/J/22 Question 7 · 10 marks
15. 9702/43/M/J/22 Question 6 · 11 marks
16. 9702/42/F/M/22 Question 6 · 7 marks
17. 9702/41/O/N/21 Question 9 parts (b(i)) (c) · 4 marks
18. 9702/42/O/N/21 Question 10 part (a(i)) · 1 mark
19. 9702/43/O/N/21 Question 9 parts (b(i)) (c) · 4 marks
20. 9702/41/M/J/21 Question 10 · 9 marks
21. 9702/42/M/J/21 Question 9 part (c) · 3 marks
22. 9702/43/M/J/21 Question 10 · 9 marks
23. 9702/42/F/M/21 Question 9 parts (a) (b) (c(ii)) · 9 marks
24. 9702/41/O/N/20 Question 9 · 9 marks
25. 9702/42/O/N/20 Question 9 parts (a(i)) (a(ii)) · 6 marks
26. 9702/43/O/N/20 Question 9 · 9 marks
27. 9702/41/M/J/20 Question 9 · 10 marks
28. 9702/42/M/J/20 Question 10 parts (a) (b(ii)) · 5 marks
29. 9702/43/M/J/20 Question 9 · 10 marks
30. 9702/42/F/M/20 Question 3 part (b(i)) · 2 marks

More in Magnetic fields: Concept of a magnetic field, Force on a current-carrying conductor, Force on a moving charge, Magnetic fields due to currents.

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