Daily Practice · GCSE Science

Daily Practice - GCSE Science

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27th May 2024

5 questions · GCSE · 584 questions in this band

  1. 1
    Magnetism and Electromagnetism

    Explain why a compass needle placed just outside one end of a current-carrying solenoid lines up parallel to the solenoid's axis.

  2. 2
    Magnetism and the Motor Effect

    In a simple d.c. electric motor, state the name and function of the component that reverses the current in the coil every half turn.

  3. 3
    Electromagnetic Induction and Transformers

    A transformer has 500 turns on its primary coil and 2500 turns on its secondary coil. State, with a reason, whether this is a step-up or a step-down transformer.

  4. 4
    Space Physics

    State what happens to the orbital speed needed for a stable orbit as the orbital radius increases.

  5. 5
    The Solar System, Orbital Motion and Satellites

    State one difference between a moon and an artificial satellite.

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