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Magnetic effects of electric current

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Refer the diagram. A wire carries a current, creating a magnetic field around itself as shown. The current in the wire is:

a)

Directed to the right

b)

Directed to the left

c)

Equal to the magnetic field

d)

n the same direction as the magnetic field

2.

The relative strength of the magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of the field lines.

a)

false

b)

true

c)

can't say

3.

A wire is parallel to the lines of the force of the magnetic field and the current flows in the wire. Then

a)

The wire will experience a force along the direction of the magnetic field

b)

The wire will not experience any force

c)

The wire will experience the torque

d)

The wire will experience a perpendicular force

4.

Identify the poles of the magnet in the given figure.

a)

NORTH

b)

SOUTH

c)

One is north and the other is south

d)

Can't predict

5.

Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the magnetic field produced by a current- carrying wire?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

The magnetic field lines due to a straight wire carrying a current are

a)

straight

b)

circular

c)

parabolic

d)

elliptical

7.

According to right hand thumb rule the direction of magnetic field in a current carrying straight conductor is denoted by:

a)

Thumb

b)

Curl fingers

c)

Middle finger

d)

First finger

8.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around a wire?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

When the electric current in wire XY is in the direction shown, there is an upward force on the wire.

If the north and south poles of the magnet exchange positions, in which direction will the force on the wire act?

a)

downwards

b)

upwards

c)

to the left

d)

to the right

10.

A student carries out an experiment to see the effect of a magnetic field on a wire carrying a current. The wire moves upwards as shown.

What should the student do to make the wire move downwards?

a)

change the direction of the current

b)

move the poles of the magnet closer together

c)

send a smaller current through the wire

d)

use a stronger magnet