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2024 HSC PHYSICS

Non-assessable Module 6 Topic Test

General Instructions

 Time allowed: 55 minutes

 Total Marks: 35

 Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks).

Circle your correct answer on the question booklet.

 Section B – Written Response Questions, Q 11 to Q 15 (25 marks)

o Attempt all questions and write all answers in the spaces
provided.

 Show full working for all calculation questions.

 NESA-approved calculators may be used
 A data/formula sheet is provided.
Section A - Multiple Choice (Questions 1 – 10)
Record your response to each question on the multiple choice answer sheet.

1. A coil of wire is in a uniform magnetic field between two magnets. The coil is rotated about an
axle. In which of the following diagrams is the magnetic flux through the coil the least?

2. A 15 cm length of conductor, carrying a current of 4.0 A is placed in a magnetic field. If the

force on the conductor is measured to be 1.2 x 102 N, which of the following is the correct
magnitude of the magnetic field?

(A) 0.0002 T

(B) 0.0020 T

(C) 0.020 T

(D) 0.72 T
3. A coil consists of three turns of wire. Each turn encloses an area of 8·0 × 10–4 m2. The plane of
the coil is positioned at 60° to the direction of a magnetic field of 0·25 T as shown in the
diagram.

What is the value of the magnetic flux through the coil?

(A) 1·0 × 10–4 Wb

(B) 1·7 × 10–4 Wb

(C) 3.0 × 10–4 Wb

(D) 5·2 × 10–4 Wb

4. A circular coil of wire with diameter 5·0 cm is placed so that its plane is at right angles to a
magnetic field of flux density 3·0 × 10–3 T.

The coil is then rotated through 90° so that its plane is parallel to the magnetic field.

What is the magnitude of the change of magnetic flux through the coil due to this rotation?

(A) 1·2 × 10–6 Wb

(B) 2·4 × 10–6 Wb

(C) 4·7 × 10–6 Wb

(D) 5·9 × 10–6 Wb

5. Two parallel conducting rods are connected by a wire as shown and carry a current, I. The rods
are separated by a distance d, and repel each other with a force F.

Which graph below best shows how the current I would need to be varied with distance d to keep
the force F constant?
 A

6. Two charged particles travelling with identical velocities enter a region of constant magnetic
flux density as shown in the diagram below.
 The particles travel along different curved paths on entering the region. Which of the following is a
correct statement regarding the two particles?

(A) Particle A has a smaller mass than particle B.

(B) Particle A has a smaller charge to mass ratio than particle B.

(C) A and B are both positively charged particles.

(D) Particle A experiences a greater centripetal acceleration than particle B.

7. Which of the following options best describes the difference between an AC and DC generator?

AC generator DC generator

(A Uses a split-ring commutator Uses slip rings

)

(B) Armature is on the stator Armature is on the rotor

(C) Armature is on the rotor Armature is on the stator

(D Uses slip rings Uses a split-ring commutator

)

8. A simple electrical generator is shown in the diagram below. When the coil is rotated, the
output voltage across the slip rings is measured. The graph shows how the output voltage varies
with time.
 The frequency of rotation of the generator is now doubled. Which one of the following graphs
best represents the output voltage measured across the slip rings?

9. The diagrams below depict a small permanent magnet being dropped down a brass tube and the
currents induced in the tube below and above the falling magnet.

Which option shows the correct directions of the induced currents?

(A (B)
)

(C) (D
 )

10. Which of the following options correctly lists the functions of step-up and step-down
transformers?
Transformer Type Change in Voltage Change in Current

(A) Step-up Increases Increases

(B) Step-up Increases Decreases

(C) Step-down Increases Decreases

(D) Step-down Decreases Decreases

END OF SECTION A
Section B: Total Marks (25)
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

Question 11. (4 marks)

A rectangular coil of 200 loops is positioned between the poles of two adjacent bar magnets. The plane of
the coil makes an angle of 30° with the direction of the magnetic field as shown. The side AB measures
20 cm while the side BD measures 15 cm.
The magnetic field is 100 mT and the current through the coil is 2.5 A.

30 o
D
C
B
A
S
N
(a) Calculate the magnitude and direction of the force on side CD.
2

(b) Calculate the torque acting on the coil when it is at the same angle of 30° to the direction
of the magnetic field as shown.
2
Question 12. (4 marks)

The diagram shows two conducting rings A and B, connected to a balancing arm which swings freely
on a pivot. Ring A has a split in it as shown.

When a bar magnet is pushed into one of the rings, the whole balancing arm begins to rotate on the
pivot. When the magnet is pulled out, the balancing arm begins to rotate in the opposite direction.
When the magnet is pushed in and out of the other ring, the apparatus does not move at all.

Account for these observations using Lenz’s Law.

Question 13. (7 marks)

(a) An ideal DC motor is connected to a direct current power supply at constant voltage. Explain why
the current increases immediately after switching on, before dropping to a lower value as the motor
reaches operating speed. Use mathematical equations to justify your answer. 4

(b) A load is then placed on the motor. Describe how the current in the motor changes and explain why
the change occurs using physical principles. 3
Question 14. (4 marks)

A simple transformer with primary and secondary coils having 5 turns and 10 turns respectively was
constructed as shown. An AC voltage of 120 volts was applied to the primary coil.

Rs
Vp

(a) The total load resistance (Rs) of the secondary circuit is 10.0 Ω. Assuming the flux linkage is
ideal, what is the current in the secondary circuit? 2

(b) The transformer is found to be 90% efficient. What is the current in the primary coil? 2
Question 15. (6 marks)

A 400 kV transmission line carries current from an AC generator to the consumer over a distance
of 200 km. The generator’s power output is 400 MW and the transmission line has total power
losses of 5%.

(a) Calculate the current in the power line. 2

(b) How much power (in W) is lost in the line? 2

(c) If the same amount of power was delivered over the same line but at a voltage of 250 kV, what
impact would this have on the efficiency of the transmission? 2

END OF TEST
Extra Writing Space.

Clearly label which question(s) you are answering.