Unit Award Scheme

116503 INVESTIGATING ELECTROMAGNETS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
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