Magnetic fields due to currents past paper questions

A2 Physics 9702 · Magnetic fields. 1 sketch magnetic field patterns due to the currents in a long straight wire, a flat circular coil and a long solenoid 2 understand that the magnetic field due to the current in a solenoid is increased by a ferrous core 3 explain the origin of the forces between current-carrying conductors and determine the direction of the forces

In Cambridge A Level A2 Physics 9702, Magnetic fields due to currents came up in 11 of the 42 papers on Paperstreak, for about 6 marks a paper when it does. It last came up in May/June 2025.

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

11 questions, newest first

9702/42/M/J/25 Question 2 part (b(ii)) · 2 marks
9702/41/O/N/24 Question 7 parts (b) (c(i)) (c(ii)) (c(iii)) (c(iv)) · 9 marks
9702/43/O/N/24 Question 7 parts (b) (c(i)) (c(ii)) (c(iii)) (c(iv)) · 9 marks
9702/42/F/M/24 Question 6 part (b) · 3 marks
9702/41/M/J/23 Question 6 parts (b) (c(ii)) (c(iii)) · 6 marks
9702/43/M/J/23 Question 6 parts (b) (c(ii)) (c(iii)) · 6 marks
9702/42/M/J/22 Question 6 parts (b(i)) (b(ii)) (c) · 8 marks
9702/42/O/N/21 Question 8 · 5 marks
9702/42/M/J/21 Question 9 part (b) · 4 marks
9702/42/F/M/21 Question 8 parts (a(i)) (a(ii)) (a(iii)) · 4 marks
9702/42/O/N/20 Question 10 · 7 marks

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

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