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ELECTROMAGNETIC FEILDS

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The pattern of the magnetic field produced by the straight current carrying conducting wire is

a)

in the direction opposite to the current

b)

in the direction parallel to the wire

c)

circular around the wire

d)

in the same direction of current

2.

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

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

A coil of wire with a current is called a _______. The two ends of this act like the poles of a magnet. It is a weaker electromagnet.

a)

compass

b)

bar magnet

c)

solenoid

d)

circuit

4.
What is most likely to happen when the switch is closed?
a)
A magnetic field should be produced
b)
The nail will rust
c)
The battery will explode
d)
The wire will catch on fire
5.

A current carrying conductor is held in exactly vertical direction. In order to produce a clockwise magnetic field around the conductor, the current should be passed in the conductor:

a)

From top to bottom

b)

From left to right

c)

From bottom to top

d)

From right to left

6.
If the current is going up on the front side of the coil then what side of the electromagnet is north?
a)
Up
b)
Down
c)
Left
d)
Right
7.

What direction would the wire move? (What direction does the force act?)

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

8.

6. the most suitable material for making the core of an electromagnet is

a)

soft iron

b)

Brass

c)

aluminium

d)

steel

9.

Dynamo works on the principle of

a)

Electro magnetic induction

b)

Conversion of energy to electricity

c)

Magnetic effects of electric current

d)

Heating effects of current

10.

c represented by

a)

direction of magnetic field

b)

direction of rotation

c)

direction of force

d)

direction of magnitude current

11.

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.

12.

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

13.
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
a)
A. electric generator
b)
B. electric motor
c)
C. electromagnetic induction
d)
D. mechanical  generator
14.

The production of electric current by a changing magnetic field is called ____________________________________.

a)

induced current

b)

electromotive force

c)

electromagnetic induction

d)

internal resistance

15.

Which of the following increases frequency of AC?

a)

increasing number of turns on the coil

b)

using a stronger magnet

c)

rotating the coil faster

d)

increase area of the coil

16.

In order for electromagnetic induction to occur, you need...

a)

a conductor

b)

a magnetic field

c)

relative motion

d)

all three

17.

Protons are ______________ charged.

a)

Positively

b)

Negatively

c)

Super

18.

Two negatively charged particles will _________________ each other.

a)

Repel

b)

Attract

c)

Do nothing

19.

Which of the following shows an interaction between two positively charged particles?

a)
b)
c)
20.

The area (or space) where a magnet can exert a force is called the _________________________.

a)

Magnetic Zone

b)

Magnetic Field

c)

Magnetic Power

21.

Which of the following is used to change an open circuit into a closed circuit?

a)

Switch

b)

Bulb

c)

Battery