Electromagnetic Effects Continued
Overview
Send a current through a wire that sits in a magnetic field and the wire is pushed sideways. Wind that wire into a coil and the push becomes a spin: this is how every electric motor turns. Pair two coils on an iron core and a changing current in one induces a voltage in the other, which is how transformers raise and lower the voltages that power the world.
In this lesson you will describe the force on a current-carrying conductor and how reversing the current or field reverses it, find force directions and deflect charged particles, explain the turning effect on a coil and the d.c. motor with its commutator, and work through transformers from construction to the turns equation, the efficiency equation, and why high-voltage transmission cuts the power lost as \(I^2R\) heating in cables.
Objectives
- Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: (a) the current (b) the direction of the field
- Know that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field may experience a turning effect and that the turning effect is increased by increasing: (a) the number of turns on the coil (b) the current (c) the strength of the magnetic field
- Describe the construction of a simple transformer with a soft-iron core, as used for voltage transformations
- Use the terms primary, secondary, step-up and step-down
- Recall and use the equation Vₚ / Vₛ = Nₚ / Nₛ where p and s refer to primary and secondary
- Describe the use of transformers in high- voltage transmission of electricity
- State the advantages of high-voltage transmission
- [Supplement] Recall and use the relative directions of force, magnetic field and current
- [Supplement] Determine the direction of the force on beams of charged particles in a magnetic field
- [Supplement] Describe the operation of an electric motor, including the action of a split-ring commutator and brushes
- [Supplement] Explain the principle of operation of a simple iron-cored transformer
- [Supplement] Recall and use the equation for 100% efficiency in a transformer I V = I V p p s s where p and s refer to primary and secondary
- [Supplement] Recall and use the equation P = I2R to explain why power losses in cables are smaller when the voltage is greater
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Electromagnetic Effects Continued. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- The force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field is reversed by A. increasing the current B. reversing the current direction C. using a longer wire D. switching off the current Answer: B
- Fleming's left-hand rule gives the direction of the A. magnetic field B. induced current C. force on the wire D. e.m.f. Answer: C
- A transformer with 200 primary turns and 50 secondary turns is a A. step-up transformer B. step-down transformer C. d.c. transformer D. rectifier Answer: B
- A transformer has Vp = 240 V, Vs = 12 V and Np = 1000 turns. Ns equals A. 20 B. 50 C. 200 D. 2000 Answer: B
- Electricity is transmitted at high voltage mainly to A. increase the current B. reduce the power lost as heat in the cables C. change a.c. to d.c. D. raise the resistance of the cables Answer: B
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