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Force on a moving charge past paper questions

A2 Physics 9702 · Magnetic fields. 1 determine the direction of the force on a charge moving in a magnetic field 2 recall and use F = BQv sin θ 3 understand the origin of the Hall voltage and derive and use the expression VH = BI / (ntq), where t = thickness 4 understand the use of a Hall probe to measure magnetic flux density 5 describe the motion of a charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of motion of the particle 6 explain how electric and magnetic fields can be used in velocity selection

In Cambridge A Level A2 Physics 9702, Force on a moving charge came up in 22 of the 42 papers on Paperstreak, for about 7 marks a paper when it does. It last came up in May/June 2025.

Often set with Force on a current-carrying conductor, Electric fields and field lines, Electromagnetic induction, Concept of a magnetic field.

23 questions, newest first

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

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

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