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Magnetic Field & Magnetic Force

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the thumb indicate in flemings left hand rule?

a)

Force

b)

Motion

c)

Current

d)

Magnetic field direction

2.

What angle must there be between a magnetic field and a conductor in order for the maximum force to be exerted?

a)

180

b)

45

c)

90

d)

270

3.

Give two ways you can reverse the direction of a basic dc motor?

a)

Reverse the current

b)

Keep the current the same

c)

Reverse the magnetic field

d)

Keep the magnetic field the same

4.

Electric motors are devices that convert _____ energy into  _____ energy.

answer choices

a)

electrical; mechanical

b)

mechanical; electrical

c)

chemical; potential

d)

mechanical; kinetic

5.

What component becomes a temporary magnet when electricity is flowing through the circuit?

a)

iron nail

b)

copper wire

c)

battery

d)

switch

6.

Electromagnet is a permanent magnet

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Hans Christian Oersted was known for his ________ experiment

a)

a. Induction ring

b)

b. Television

c)

c. Refrigerator

d)

d. Compass needle

8.

Which statement is correct?

a)

The magnetic field lines inside a current carrying solenoid are equidistant curved lines showing non-uniform magnetic field

b)

The magnetic field lines inside a current carrying solenoid are equidistant parallel lines showing non-uniform magnetic field

c)

The magnetic field lines inside a current carrying solenoid are equidistant parallel lines showing uniform magnetic field

d)

The magnetic field lines inside a current carrying solenoid are equidistant curved lines showing uniform magnetic field

9.

Which statement/statements are true according to magnetic field around a current carrying circular loop?

a)

The magnetic field at the centre depends inversely on the radius of the loop

b)

The magnetic field at the centre depends directly on the number of turns of the loop

c)

The magnetic field at the centre depends inversely on the current flowing in the loop

d)

The magnetic field at the centre depends directly on the radius of the loop

10.

If the current in a straight wire is flowing towards east direction, the magnetic field at a point below the wire will be

a)

towards north

b)

towards west

c)

towards south

d)

upwards