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Quiz 2 - Force on a Current-carrying Conductor in

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

When a current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field, the conductor will experience a _______

a)

pressure

b)

heat

c)

force

d)

impulse

2.

Which is the correct rule to determine the direction of the force or motion of the conductor carrying current in a magnetic field?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Catapult field is the resultant magnetic field produced by

a)

interaction between the electric field from a current-carrying conductor and the magnetic field from permanent magnet

b)

interaction between the magnetic field from a current-carrying conductor and the magnetic field from permanent magnet

c)

superimposed between the magnetic field and electric field of the current-carrying conductor

d)

interaction between two magnetic fields from current-carrying conductor

4.

Figure above shows the results of increasing the current which produces a bigger swing. Which are the best methods to increase the magnitude of the current? (More than 1 answer)

a)

Using shorter wire

b)

Using thinner wire

c)

Increase the e.m.f

d)

Increase the number of turns of wire

5.

Figure above shows the arrangement of apparatus to study the effect of a force on a current-carrying conductor.

State the direction of the current along the copper wire and its motion?

a)

Current flow: From X to Y

Motion of Copper wire: To the left

b)

Current flow: From X to Y

Motion of Copper wire: To the right

c)

Current flow: From Y to X

Motion of Copper wire: To the left

d)

Current flow: From Y to X

Motion of Copper wire: To the right

6.

The coil carrying current in a magnetic field rotates due to __________ with equal magnitudes but __________ on the both sides of the coil which produces a __________.

a)

single force; same direction; momentum

b)

two pair of forces; opposite direction; momentum

c)

single force; same direction; turning effect

d)

two pair of forces; opposite direction; turning effect

7.

Which diagram shows the correct magnetic field pattern of the current-carrying coil?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

What is the functions of commutator?

a)

Reverse the direction of current in the coil every half rotation so that the coil continues to turn in same direction

b)

To contact with the commutator so the current from the battery enters the coil.

c)

Push the brush so it will always contact with the commutator.

9.

Diagram shows a coil placed between the poles of a permanent magnet and is connected to the external circuit.Determine the direction of rotation of the coil when the switch is closed.

a)

Clock wise

b)

Anti Clock wise

c)

Alternately, anticlockwise then clockwise

d)

Alternately, clockwise then anticlockwise

10.

Which factor does not influence the speed of rotation of a direct current motor?

a)

Current in the coil

b)

Strength of magnetic field

c)

Coil with more turns

d)

Use soft iron core