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Electromagnetism and Electricity 12th Grade Q4 Quiz 1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following describes a phenomenon of inducing a voltage by changing the magnetic field around a conductor?

a)

Electromagnetic induction

b)

Faraday's induction

c)

Generated voltage

d)

Transformer induction

2.

A strong permanent magnet is plunged into a coil and left in the coil. What is the effect produced on the coil after a short time?

a)

The coil winding becomes hot.

b)

The insulation of the coil burns out.

c)

A high voltage is induced.

d)

There is no effect.

3.

What is the SI Unit for emf?

a)

Farad

b)

Ohm

c)

EMF

d)

Volt

4.

As per Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, an emf is induced in a conductor whenever it _________.

a)

lies perpendicular to the magnetic flux

b)

lies in a magnetic field

c)

cuts magnetic flux

d)

moves parallel to the direction of the magnetic field

5.

Why do you need to swipe your credit card reader for it to accept your charge?

a)

The magnetic field in the reader only works when the credit card is moving.

b)

The current in the reader flows when the credit card strip is stationary.

c)

The magnetic field in the credit card strip needs to move to induce a current in the reader.

d)

The magnetic field in the credit card strip only exists when it is moving.

6.

An induced emf is produced in _________________.

a)

a close loop of wires when it remains at rest in a non-uniform static magnetic field.

b)

a close loop of wires when it remains at rest in a uniform static magnetic field.

c)

a close loop of wires moving at constant velocity in a non-uniform static magnetic field.

7.

Lenz’s law concerning the direction of an induced current in a conductor by a magnetic field could be a restatement of?

a)

Ampere’s Law

b)

Ohm’s Law

c)

Tesla’s Law

d)

The Law of Conservation of Energy

8.

The Law that states that the direction can induced current is such that its own magnetic field opposes the original change in magnetic flux that induced the current.

a)

Law of conservation of energy

b)

Faraday’s Law

c)

Lenz’s Law

9.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about DC current flow?

a)

DC current flows from negative to positive

b)

DC current flows at a constant rate

c)

Battery-operated items are examples of DC power.

d)

All DC-powered items need to be plugged in.

10.

AC is produced by a generator and its charge is ________.

a)

positive or negative.

b)

positive and neutral.

c)

negative and positive.

d)

negative and negative.

11.

The amount of force the electrons are moved in a circuit is called _______.

a)

ampere

b)

current

c)

emf

d)

voltage

12.

The unidirectional current is called

a)

alternating current

b)

electric charge

c)

direct current

d)

indirect current

13.

What is the function of a capacitor?

a)

To capacitate

b)

To consume energy

c)

To resist current

d)

To store energy as electric charge

14.

What is being represented by the formula above?

a)

Parallel capacitance

b)

Parallel resistance

c)

Series resistance

d)

Series capacitance

15.

In the formula C = Q / V, _____ is represented by "Q."

a)

Capacitance

b)

Charge

c)

Quality

d)

Potential Difference

16.

It is known as the insulating layer of the capacitor.

(a)  

17.

If three resistors are connected in parallel,then effective resistance is ___ μF.

Given: C1=5μF; C2=10μF; C3=15μF

a)

0.35

b)

2.86

c)

20.1

d)

30.0

18.

It is advisable to exceed the maximum holding value marked on the capacitor to keep it working.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which resistor will prevent the most current flow?

a)

1000 Ω

b)

100 Ω

c)

10 Ω

d)

1 Ω

20.

Comparing series vs parallel resistor circuits:

a)

Series: voltage changes, current is constant

b)

Parallel: both voltage AND current change

c)

Series: Current changes, voltage is constant

d)

Parallel: neither voltage nor current change

21.

It is a change in magnetic flux which results to the production of current and electromotive force.

(a)  

22.
This is an example of...
a)
crazy hair
b)
static electricity
c)
lightning
d)
insulator
23.
Does this represent attraction or repulsion?
a)
attraction
b)
repulstion
24.
Does this show attraction or repulsion? 
a)
attract
b)
repel
25.
What part of a circuit stops the current?
a)
wire
b)
switch
c)
battery
d)
light
26.
What material is a good conductor?
a)
copper
b)
wood
c)
rubber
d)
plastic
27.
What material is an insulator?
a)
coper
b)
silver
c)
gold
d)
plastic
28.
Why are the wires covered in plastic?
a)
keeps the wire from scratching stuff
b)
makes a nice coil
c)
it is a conductor
d)
keeps you from getting shocked
29.
What is true about magnets?
a)
opposite poles repel
b)
opposite poles attract
c)
only the north pole picks up nails
d)
only the north pole works
30.
Which item sticks to a magnet?
a)
rubber band
b)
paper clips
c)
craft sticks
d)
plastic straws
31.
Which is an insulator?
a)
nail
b)
staple
c)
crayon
d)
paperclip
32.
A material through which electrons can easily flow. 
a)
insulators
b)
conductors
33.
A type of circuit where each component is connected, one after the other, in a SINGLE loop. 
a)
series circuit
b)
parallel circuit
34.
A material that SLOWS or STOPS the flow of electrons. 
a)
insulators
b)
conductors
35.
The CENTER of an atom made up of protons and neutrons. 
a)
atoms
b)
electrons
c)
nucleus
d)
neutrons
36.
Name the following symbol used in the drawing of a circuit. 
a)
battery
b)
switch
c)
motor
d)
light bulb
37.
This is an example of...
a)
series circuit
b)
parallel circuit
38.
The process of transferring charge by touching one object 
a)
Induction 
b)
Conduction 
c)
Friction 
d)
Conductor 
39.

Who first showed that magnetism can cause electricity?

a)

Ampere

b)

Faraday

c)

Maxwell

d)

Oersted

40.
___ Law says that the Induced current is proportional to the change of magnetic flux 
a)
Lenz'
b)
Faraday's
c)
Ampere's