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IBDP Physics HL Predicted Paper 2 sample

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Question 1

A flywheel drives a punching press. The angular speed increases smoothly between punches and decreases rapidly during each punch.
Data: moment of inertia I=4.0 kg,m2I = 4.0\ \mathrm{kg,m^2}; immediately before a punch ωA=160 rad,s1\omega_A = 160\ \mathrm{rad,s^{-1}}; immediately after a punch ωB=120 rad,s1\omega_B = 120\ \mathrm{rad,s^{-1}}; time between punches T=0.80 sT = 0.80\ \mathrm{s}.

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Part a
[2]

Using the graph, identify the time intervals during which the motor does net positive work on the flywheel.

Part b
[3]

Calculate the energy transferred from the flywheel to the press during one punch.

Part c
[4]

Determine (i) the average motor power between punches and (ii) the motor torque if the average angular speed between punches is ωavg=ωA+ωB2\omega_{\mathrm{avg}} = \dfrac{\omega_A + \omega_B}{2}.

Part d
[2]

Explain, with reference to rotational dynamics, why increasing II reduces the variation in angular speed and the peak motor power required.

Question 2

A rectangular coil rotates clockwise between the poles of a magnet. At t=0t = 0 the orientation is as shown. The coil has N=200N = 200 turns, magnetic flux density B=0.50 TB = 0.50\ \mathrm{T}, area A=8.0×104 m2A = 8.0\times10^{-4}\ \mathrm{m^2} and angular speed ω=150 rad,s1\omega = 150\ \mathrm{rad,s^{-1}}.

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Part a
[2]

Determine the instantaneous direction of the induced current in the side of the coil nearest the S pole at t=0t = 0. State the rule used.

Part b
[3]

Sketch the variation of the induced emf ε\varepsilon with time for one complete rotation starting at t=0t = 0. Label axes and indicate zero crossings.

Part c
[3]

Calculate the amplitude εmax\varepsilon_{\max} of the induced emf.

Part d
[2]

Suggest two design changes that would increase εmax\varepsilon_{\max} without changing ω\omega. Justify briefly.

Part e
[2]

At the instant shown, identify which side of the coil experiences an upward magnetic force due to the induced current. Justify using Fleming’s left-hand rule.

Question 3

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