Descriptions for the Activities:
- Activity 1: Investigating Faraday’s Law with a Moving Conductor – Examines the application of Faraday's Law using a moving conductor, illustrating the principles of induced emf.
- Activity 2: Coil Moving in and out of a Magnetic Field – Explores how the motion of a coil in a magnetic field induces voltage, reinforcing electromagnetic induction concepts.
- Activity 3: Induced Emf in a Coil due to a Changing Magnetic Field – Demonstrates how a varying magnetic field induces emf in a coil, showcasing practical electromagnetic phenomena.
- Activity 4: Exploring Lenz’s Law with Coils and Magnets – Analyzes Lenz's Law through experiments with coils and magnets, explaining the direction of induced current.
- Activity 5: Induced EMF in a Coil with Variable Speed – Investigates the effects of different speeds on induced emf, enhancing understanding of dynamic induction.
- Activity 6: Building an Electromagnetic Induction Motor – Guides students in constructing an induction motor, providing hands-on learning of practical applications.
- Activity 7: Induced Current from a Changing Magnetic Field – Studies the generation of induced current when a magnetic field changes, linking theory to observation.
- Activity 8: Electromagnetic Induction in a Moving Coil (Advanced) – Explores advanced concepts of electromagnetic induction with a moving coil setup, deepening comprehension.
- Activity 9: Induced emf in a Rectangular Coil with Varying Magnetic Field – Analyzes induced emf in rectangular coils subject to changing magnetic fields, enhancing problem-solving skills.
- Activity 10: Designing a Transformer – Involves the design and function of a transformer, applying knowledge of electromagnetic induction in electrical engineering.
How These Activities Are Useful:
These activities provide IBDP Physics teachers with structured, practical exercises to teach electromagnetic induction, fostering student understanding through experimentation and problem-solving. The range of activities—from basic to advanced—supports comprehensive learning of Faraday's and Lenz's laws, induced emf, and real-world applications like transformers and motors.