Electromagnetism

electromagnetism

18 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of commutator rings in an electric motor?

  1. To increase the strength of current flowing
  2. To reverse the direction of current flowing
  3. To increase the strength of magnetic field
  4. To decrease the strength of current flowing
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Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The current produced by moving a straight wire in a magnetic field is called

  1. electric current
  2. induced current
  3. magnetic current
  4. electromagnetic current
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Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following current-detecting devices is used in an electric generator?

  1. Ammeter
  2. Galvanometer
  3. Voltmeter
  4. Nanometer
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Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can the polarity of an electromagnet be changed?

  1. By changing the number of coils
  2. By changing the intensity of current
  3. By changing the direction of current
  4. By changing the length of the core
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Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A rectangular coil of copper wire is rotated in a magnetic field. The direction of induced current changes once in every

  1. one revolution
  2. two revolutions
  3. one-fourth revolution
  4. half revolution
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Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Household circuits are connected in ____________ and fuse is connected in __________ with an electrical circuit.

  1. series, parallel
  2. series, series
  3. parallel, parallel
  4. parallel, series
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Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following appliances works on Fleming's right-hand rule?

  1. Electric mixer
  2. Electric dynamo
  3. Washing machine
  4. Water pump
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Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Alternating current produced in India changes its direction in every

  1. 1/100 s
  2. 1/10 s
  3. 1/50 s
  4. 1/20 s
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Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following will not cause overload in a circuit?

  1. Too many appliances connected to one electrical socket
  2. Current flowing equals the capacity of components
  3. Fuse of high capacity connected with low capacity components
  4. When loose and corroded wires are connected in a circuit
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Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. The wire with red insulation is usually the earth wire.
  2. Electric generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
  3. Electric generator converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.
  4. Force experienced by a current-carrying conductor will be maximum when the direction of current is parallel to the direction of the magnetic field.
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Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following appliances, when connected to a circuit, will melt the fuse and break the circuit?

  1. An electric oven of 0.6 kW operated at 220 V having a current rating of 5 A
  2. An electric oven of 2 kW operated at 220 V having a current rating of 6 A
  3. An electric oven of 0.8 kW operated at 200 V having a current rating of 5 A
  4. An electric oven of 1 kW operated at 200 V having a current rating of 6 A
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Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the nature of magnetic field near a long current-carrying straight wire?

  1. These are straight lines perpendicular to the wire.
  2. These are straight lines parallel to the wire.
  3. These are radial lines originating from the wire.
  4. These are concentric circles centred around the wire.
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Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carrying current

  1. is same at all the points
  2. is zero
  3. increases as we move towards its ends
  4. decreases as we move towards the centre
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Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where is the strength of a magnetic field greatest in a circular current-carrying conductor?

  1. Tangent to the wire
  2. Parallel to the wire
  3. Perpendicular to the wire
  4. Centre of the wire
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Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which medical examination is based on magnetism produced in the body?

  1. MRI scan
  2. Ultra sound
  3. MCR scan
  4. CT scan
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Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Magnetic field produced in a bar magnet is similar to

  1. a straight current-carrying conductor
  2. a solenoid
  3. an electromagnet
  4. a circular coil carrying current
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Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A charge particle projected towards east is deflected towards north by a magnetic field. What is the direction of the magnetic field?

  1. Towards east
  2. Towards west
  3. Downwards
  4. Upwards
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Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A copper coil is placed between N and S poles of a magnet and connected to a galvanometer. In which of the following conditions will there be no deflection in the galvanometer?

  1. N pole of the magnet is moved inwards.
  2. Coil and magnet both are stationary.
  3. Coil is moved upwards.
  4. S pole of the magnet is moved outwards.
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