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Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

Choose the incorrect statement from the following regarding magnetic lines of field

a)

The direction of magnetic field at a point is taken to be the direction in which the north pole of a magnetic compass needle points

b)

Magnetic field lines are closed curves

c)

If magnetic field lines parallel and equidistant, they represent zero field strength

d)

Relative strength of magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of the field lines

2.

If the key in the arrangement (Fig.) is taken out (the circuit is made open) and magnetic field lines are drawn over the horizontal plane ABCD, the lines are

a)

concentric circles

b)

elliptical in shape

c)

straight lines parallel to each other

d)

concentric circles near the point O but of elliptical shapes as we go away from it

3.

A constant current flows in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper from east to west as shown in Fig. The direction of magnetic field at a point will be North to South.

a)

directly above the wire

b)

directly below the wire

c)

at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the north side of the wire

d)

at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the south side of the wire

4.

A circular loop placed in a plane perpendicular to the plane of paper carries a current when the key is ON. The current as seen from points A and B (in the plane of paper and on the axis of the coil) is anti clockwise and clockwise respectively. The magnetic field lines point from B to A. The N-pole of the resultant magnet is on the face close to

a)

A

b)

B

c)

A if the current is small, and B if the current is large

d)

B if the current is small, and A if the current is large

5.

The strength of magnetic field inside a long current carrying straight solenoid is

a)

more at the ends than at the centre

b)

minimum in the middle

c)

same at all points

d)

found to increase from one end to the other

6.

For a current in a long straight solenoid N- and S-poles are created at the two ends. Among the following statements, the incorrect statement is:

a)

The field lines inside the solenoid are in the form of straight lines which indicates that the magnetic field is the same at all points inside the solenoid

b)

The strong magnetic field produced inside the solenoid can be used to magnetise a piece of magnetic material like soft iron, when placed inside the coil

c)

The pattern of the magnetic field associated with the solenoid is different from the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet

d)

The N- and S-poles exchange position when the direction of current through the solenoid is reversed

7.

Magnetic fields do not interact with

a)

electric charges at rest

b)

electric charges in motion

c)

permanent magnets at rest

d)

permanent magnets in motion.

8.

A positive charge projected towards east is deflected towards north by a magnetic field. The magnetic field is directed

a)

towards west

b)

towards south

c)

upward

d)

downward

9.

The force on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is maximum when the angle between direction of motion and field is

a)

zero

b)

90⁰

c)

180⁰

d)

45⁰

10.

A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper pointing from left to right as shown in Fig. In the field an electron and a proton move as shown. The electron and the proton experience

a)

forces both pointing into the plane of paper

b)

forces both pointing out of the plane of paper

c)

forces pointing into the plane of paper and out of the plane of paper, respectively

d)

force pointing opposite and along the direction of the uniform magnetic field respectively

11.

Electromagnetic induction is involved in

a)

charging a body with positive charge

b)

production of current by relative motion between magnet and the coil

c)

rotation of the coil of an electric motor

d)

generation of magnetic field due to a current carrying solenoid.

12.

Fleming's Right-hand rule gives:

a)

magnitude of the induced current

b)

magnitude of the magnetic field

c)

direction of the induced current

d)

both, direction and magnitude of the induced current.

13.

The device based on the principle of electromagnetic induction is

a)

electric generator

b)

electric motor

c)

voltmeter

d)

ammeter.

14.

In the arrangement shown in Fig. there are two coils wound on a non-conducting cylindrical rod. Initially the key is not inserted. Then the key is inserted and later removed. Then

a)

the deflection in the galvanometer remains zero throughout

b)

there is a momentary deflection in the galvanometer but it dies out shortly and there is no effect when the key is removed

c)

there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly, the deflections are in the same direction

d)

there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly, the deflection are in opposite directions

15.

Choose the incorrect statement

a)

Fleming's right-hand rule is a simple rule to know the direction of induced current

b)

The right-hand thumb rule is used to find the direction of magnetic fields due to current carrying conductors

c)

The difference between the direct and alternating currents is that the direct current always flows in one direction, whereas the alternating current reverses its direction periodically

d)

In India, the AC changes direction after every 1/50 second

16.

To convert an AC generator into DC generator

a)

split-ring type commutator must be used

b)

slip rings and brushes must be used

c)

a stronger magnetic field has to be used

d)

a rectangular wire loop has to be used

17.

The most important safety method used for protecting home appliances from short circuiting or overloading is

a)

earthing

b)

use of fuse

c)

use of stabilizers

d)

use of electric meter

18.

The electric fuse and switches should be connected to

a)

live wire

b)

neutral wire

c)

earth wire

d)

none of these.

19.

An alternating current is that current which changes regularly its

a)

magnitude

b)

direction

c)

both magnitude and direction

d)

none of these.

20.

The frequency of A.C. mains used in India is

a)

30 cps

b)

50 cps

c)

60 cps

d)

120 cps.

21.

A current is flowing in a circular loop of wire in clockwise direction. The magnetic field at the centre of the loop is

a)

directed downward

b)

zero

c)

inversely proportional to the radius of the loop

d)

both (a and c)

22.

A bar magnet is moved along the axis of a copper ring placed far away from the magnet. Looking from the side of the magnet an anticlockwise current is found to be induced in the ring. In this situation

a)

the S-pole faces the ring and the magnet moves towards it

b)

the N-pole faces the ring and the magnet moves towards it

c)

the N-pole faces the ring and the magnet moves away from it.

d)

both (b and c)

23.

Assertion (A): If an electron, while coming vertically from outer space, enters the earth's magnetic field, it is deflected towards west.

Reason (R): Electron has negative charge.

a)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of the assertion (A).

b)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of the assertion (A).

c)

(A) is true but (R) is false.

d)

(A) is false but (R) is true.

24.

Assertion (A): An induced emf is generated when magnet is withdrawn from the solenoid.

Reason (R): The relative motion between magnet and solenoid induces emf.

a)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of the assertion (A).

b)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of the assertion (A).

c)

(A) is true but (R) is false.

d)

(A) is false but (R) is true.

25.

Assertion (A): At high temperatures, metal wires have a greater chance of short circuiting.

Reason (R): Both resistance and resistivity of a material vary with temperature.

a)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of the assertion (A).

b)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of the assertion (A).

c)

(A) is true but (R) is false.

d)

(A) is false but (R) is true