A Level Physics 9702, topic 20.4
Magnetic fields due to currents: past paper questions
2 Cambridge A Level Physics 9702 questions on Magnetic fields due to currents (20.4) from 2 papers, 2023. Open the paper or try a question free.
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- Questions
- 2
- Papers
- 2
- Years
- 2023
- Total marks
- 20
- Average per question
- 10 marks
- Largest question
- 10 marks
By type: Structured 2
What the syllabus asks
- sketch magnetic field patterns due to the currents in a long straight wire, a flat circular coil and a long solenoid
- understand that the magnetic field due to the current in a solenoid is increased by a ferrous core
- explain the origin of the forces between current-carrying conductors and determine the direction of the forces
How hard the questions are
- Recall0
- Apply0
- Analyse2
- Not banded0
Derived from the command word Cambridge prints in each question, banded by a fixed table beside the syllabus's own definitions. A question printing no command word is unbanded: unknown, not middling.
Command words
- calculateApply2 questions
work out from given facts, figures or information
- drawApply2 questions
- explainAnalyse2 questions
set out purposes or reasons/make the relationships between things evident/provide why and/or how and support with relevant evidence
- stateRecall2 questions
express in clear terms
Where the questions come from
By year
- 20232
By session
- May/June2
By paper
- Paper 42
Questions on this topic
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- Try this questionQuestion 6May/June 2023, paper 41Structured10 marksHas a diagram
State what is meant by a magnetic field.