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ELECTROMAGNETISM

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Magnetism is....
a)
The part of the magnet where the force is the strongest
b)
A force created by magnets that pulls some metals
c)
To Pull towards
d)
An object able to pull some metals towards itself
2.
The north and south poles of two magnets ______________ each other.
a)
a. have no reaction to
b)
b. move away from
c)
c. repel
d)
d. attract
3.
A horseshoe magnet has __________
a)
a. a battery on each end
b)
b. two south poles
c)
c. two north poles
d)
d. a north pole and a south pole
4.
A magnetized iron nail is called a ________ magnet.
a)
permanent
b)
temporary
c)
horseshoe
d)
industrial
5.
A maglev train uses magnets to help it run.
a)
true
b)
false
6.

Magnetic field produced around a straight conductor due to current in it is given by

a)

Fleming's right hand rule

b)

Right hand grip rule

c)

Clock rule

d)

Fleming's left hand rule

7.

b) based on the diagram above, choose the direction of the forces that act on the sides AB and CD of the coil.

a)

AB:UPWARD;CD:DOWNWARD

b)

AB:DOWNWARD;CD:UPWARD

8.

The figure shows the structure of a motor. Which of the following will not affect the speed of rotation of the motor?

a)

The current in the coil

b)

Strength of the magnetic field

c)

The number of turns of wire in the coil

d)

The direction of the current in the coil

9.

Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the structures of a d.c motor and a d.c. motor respectively. State the change of energy that occurs in a motor.

a)

Electrical energy to kinetic energy

b)

Kinetic energy to electrical energy

10.

What does the thumb indicate in flemings left hand rule?

a)

Force

b)

Motion

c)

Current

d)

Magnetic field direction

11.

Name one factor that does not affect the size of a force in on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field?

a)

Gravity

b)

Magnetic flux density/size of magnetic field

c)

Size of the current

d)

Length of the conductor

12.

Why might a current-carrying wire be placed between a magnetic field?

a)

To increase the current from the interaction of magnetic fields

b)

To increase the voltage from the interaction of magnetic fields

c)

To produce a force from the interaction of magnetic fields

13.

c represented by

a)

direction of magnetic field

b)

direction of rotation

c)

direction of force

d)

direction of magnitude current

14.

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.

15.

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

16.

Diagram shows a coil placed between two opposite magnetic poles. An electric current flows through the coil producing a pair of turning force, F.Which diagram shows the correct catapult field ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Diagram shows a current–carrying conductor placed between the poles of two magnet bars. Which diagram shows the resulting magnetic field ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

Diagram shows a current – carrying conductor in magnetic field. What is the direction of the force that acts on the conductor ?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

The speed of direct current motor can be reduced by

a)

increasing the amount of current

b)

increasing the strength of magnet

c)

increasing number of turns of coil

d)

increasing the resistance of coil wire

20.

Summary of the given simulation

a)

Only motion of magnet induce emf

b)

Only Motion of coil induce emf

c)

Relative motion between coil and magnet induce emf

d)

without any movement between them we can get induce emf

21.

The magnitude of the induced emf in a circuit is equal to the magnetic flux through the circuit

a)

True

b)

False

22.

changing magnetic fields can set up current loops in nearby metal bodies. they dissipate electrical energy as heat, such currents are called

a)

Henry Currents

b)

Faraday Currents

c)

Eddy currents

d)

Inductance current

23.

AC generator works on the principle of

a)

fleming Right hand rule

b)

Fleming Left hand rule

c)

Ampere rule

d)

Right hand thumb rule

24.

What does this symbol represent

a)

Direct Current

b)

Damping Current

c)

Dancing Current

d)

Alternating current

25.

Current is maximum in AC generator when

a)

Area Vector is parallel to magnetic field

b)

Area Vector is Antiparallel to magnetic field

c)

Area Vector is 120 degree with magnetic field

d)

Area Vector is Perpendicular to magnetic field

26.

The scenario shown induces a voltage of magnitude V. If the magnet has twice the magnetic field but its motion stopped, how would the induced voltage change?

a)

Voltage would be twice as large in the same direction.

b)

Voltage would be half as large in the same direction.

c)

Voltage would be twice as large in the opposite direction.

d)

No voltage would be induced in the coil.

27.

The device pictured is a ______ and its purpose is to ________.

a)

transformer, covert high voltage to low voltage

b)

motor, convert electricity to kinetic energy

c)

generator, convert kinetic energy to electricity

d)

electromagnet, convert current into magnetic field

28.

The device pictured is a ______ and its purpose is to ________.

a)

transformer, covert high voltage to low voltage

b)

motor, convert electricity to kinetic energy

c)

generator, convert kinetic energy to electricity

d)

electromagnet, convert current into magnetic field

29.

A transformer consists of

a)

Metal Core

b)

Metal core and coiled wire

c)

Metal core and polymer wire

d)

Polymer core and metal wire

30.

Select the facts about transformer.

a)

Will not work with DC and AC

b)

Will not work with DC

c)

AC will produce change in magnetic field

d)

AC will induce current

31.

Is the core insulated?

a)

Yes

b)

No

32.

The insulation at the transformer's core is meant for

a)

to avoid sharp edges.

b)

to avoid corrosion.

c)

to avoid electrical contact.

d)

to reduce power loss.

33.

Primary loop is connected to the supply while secondary loop is connected to the load.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Step-up transformer is a transformer that increases...

a)

voltage.

b)

current.

c)

resistance.

d)

conductance.

35.

A secondary coil of a transformer has 500 windings. It was supplied with 200 V. How many windings needed at primary coil to produce 100 V.

(a)  

36.

A secondary coil of a transformer is supplied with voltage source, while the primary coil induces voltage (emf).

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Select the correct characteristics for ideal transformers.

a)

Zero leakage flux.

b)

The wire have no resistance.

c)

No hysteresis or eddy currents.

d)

Has similar windings at both primary and secondary coils.

38.

Efficiency of a transformer is

a)

(output current)/(input current) x100%

b)

(output voltage)/(input voltage) x100%

c)

(output loss)/(input loss) x100%

d)

(output power)/(input power) x100%

39.

A transformer has an output power of 500W. It also has core losses and copper loss of 10W. Determine the efficiency (%) of the transformer.

(a)  

40.
Ratio of voltages is equal to ratio of
a)
iron sheets in core
b)
coil
c)
number of turns in coil
d)
all of above
41.
This picture is an example of a ___________
a)
Step- Up Transformer
b)
Step- Down Transformer
c)
Motor
d)
Generator
42.

Laminated insulation are normally used in the transformer:

a)

To reduce the hysteresis effect

b)

To increase the hysteresis effect

c)

To reduce the effect of eddy current

d)

To increase the effect of eddy current

43.

choose all step down transformers

a)

TV adapter

b)

Mobile charger

c)

Transformer outside the homes

d)

Transformers outside power generating stations

44.
Will a transformer work with direct current (d.c.) or alternating current (a.c.)?
a)
a.c. only
b)
d.c. only
c)
Both a.c. and d.c.
45.

Increasing the number of turns of wire on the secondary of a transformer will:

a)

decrease the secondary current

b)

increase the primary current

c)

increase the secondary current

d)

have no effect on the secondary current

46.

If dc voltage is applied to the primary of a transformer it may:

a)

Work

b)

Burn the winding

c)

Give lower voltage on the secondary side

d)

Give higher voltage on the secondary side

47.

Is the core insulated?

a)

Yes

b)

No

48.

IDEAL TRANSFORMERS WILL HAVE ------ EFFICIENCY

a)

2%

b)

5%

c)

98%

d)

100%

49.

IN -------- TRANSFORMER LOSSES ARE ZERO.

a)

PRACTICAL

b)

IDEAL

c)

ISOLATION

50.

Which of the following is an example of appliance using alternating power source?

a)
b)
c)
d)