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3.1 Physics f5 Chapter 3

This document provides an overview of electromagnetism and the magnetic effects of electric currents. It defines an electromagnet as a temporary magnet whose magnetism can be switched on or off using electric current. It describes how the magnetic field patterns around a straight wire, coil, and solenoid are arranged. It also discusses factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet's magnetic field, such as the current magnitude, number of coil turns, and presence of an iron core. Examples of electromagnet applications presented include lifting magnets, electric bells, circuit breakers, relays, and telephone earpieces.

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3.1 Physics f5 Chapter 3

This document provides an overview of electromagnetism and the magnetic effects of electric currents. It defines an electromagnet as a temporary magnet whose magnetism can be switched on or off using electric current. It describes how the magnetic field patterns around a straight wire, coil, and solenoid are arranged. It also discusses factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet's magnetic field, such as the current magnitude, number of coil turns, and presence of an iron core. Examples of electromagnet applications presented include lifting magnets, electric bells, circuit breakers, relays, and telephone earpieces.

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Chapter 3 : electromagnetism

PHYSICS FORM 5
3.1 analysing the magnetic
effect of a current-carrying
conductor
Learning outcomes
State what an electromagnet is
Draw the magnetic field pattern due to a

current in a :
i. straight wire
ii. Coil
iii. Solenoid
Learning outcome 2
Plan and conduct experiments to study
factors that affect the strength of the
magnetic field of an electromagnet
Describe applications of electromagnets.
Electromagnet
Definition

An electromagnet
is a temporary
magnet whose
magnetism is
switched on or of
using an electric
current
The magnetic field due to a current in a
straight wire
characteristic
1.Concentric circles
2.Spacing between
the circles increases
as move away from
the wire
3.Strength of
magnetic field
decreases as the
distance from the
Strength of magnetic field increase

1.Current increases
. Add more cells
. Reduce the resistance of
the rheostat
. Using shorter wire
. Using thicker wire
Determine the direction of the magnetic field
Amperes right-hand grip rule
The magnetic field due to a current in a
solenoid
Right-hand grip rule for
solenoid
Factors affecting the strength of
the magnetic field of an
electromagnet
Soft iron
core

1. The length of the


coil closer better
Bar shape

U SHAPE

C SHAPE
Question 1
Which of the following factors
does not
influence the strength of the
electromagnet?
A type of wire
B type of insulator of the
wire
C magnitude of the current
D number of turns of the
wire
Question 2
State the polarity at
P = __________ Q = ________R = ________
Question 3
The switch is
switched on and
current passes
through the
conductor.
In which direction
do the
compasses P, Q,
R and S show
the direction of
the magnetic
field?
Question 4
Diagram shows
the apparatus
set-up to
observe the
magnetic field
due to a current
in a coil.
Which diagram
shows the
magnetic field
correctly?
APPLICATION OF ELECTROMAGNET 1
LIFTING MAGNET
2 Electric Bell

Soft iron
amature

Contact
screw
3. Circuit breaker
4 Electromagnetic relay
5 Telephone Ear-Piece

Current
in

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