Unit Award Scheme
116503 INVESTIGATING ELECTROMAGNETS
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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demonstrated the ability to | ||
1 | make an electromagnet out of a coil of wire wrapped around a nail, attached at each end to a battery pack | Summary sheet |
2 | record the number of paperclips the electromagnet picks up | Student completed work |
3 | change the number of coils of wire in the electromagnet at least twice, recording the number of paperclips picked up each time | Summary sheet and/or student completed work |
4 | change the potential difference at least twice, either by adjusting it on the power pack or changing the number of batteries | Summary sheet |
5 | record the number of paperclips picked up each time | Student completed work |
6 | swap the nail for at least two different materials, eg a wooden dowel, plastic pen | Summary sheet |
7 | record the number of paperclips picked up each time | Student completed work |
8 | do a fair test by ensuring only one variable is changed at a time | Summary sheet |
9 | complete a results table for the experiment | Student completed work |
10 | based on their results, draw a conclusion that states how to make the strongest electromagnet. | Student completed work |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 3 November 2021Level - Level One