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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

I am able to ... | Section | Not yet | Nearly there | Ready to move on
define and understand the concept of magnetic flux | 20.1 |  |  |
distinguish between magnetic flux and magnetic flux linkage | 20.1 |  |  |
state Faraday’s law | 20.1 |  |  |
solve problems with Faraday’s law | 20.1 |  |  |
understand and apply Lenz’s law | 20.1 |  |  |
describe the production of alternating current | 20.2 |  |  |
solve problems with alternating current, voltage and power | 20.2 |  |  |
describe an electromagnetic wave | 20.2 |  |  |

REFLECTION

Do you understand how a motional emf comes about? Do you understand the concepts of magnetic flux and magnetic flux linkage? Do you understand Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction? Can you solve problems with Faraday’s law? Do you understand Lenz’s law? Do you understand how a generator works? Do you know how the frequency and number of turns of a generator coil affect the voltage and power produced?

Exam-style Questions

You can find questions in the style of IB exams in the digital coursebook.