300+ TOP Magnetism & Electromagnetism MCQs and Answers 2023
300+ TOP Magnetism & Electromagnetism MCQs and Answers 2023
4. A magnetic field exists around
(a) iron
(b) copper
(c) aluminium
(d) moving charges
Answer: d
(c) proportional to distance between the conductors
(d) inversely proportional to I
Answer: b
Answer: d
15. The left hand rule correlates to
(a) current, induced e.m.f. and direction of force on a conductor
(b) magnetic field, electric field and direction of force on a conductor
(c) self induction, mutual induction and direction of force on a conductor
(d) current, magnetic field and direction of force on a conductor
Answer: d
17. A conductor of length L has current I passing through it, when it is placed
parallel to a magnetic field. The force experienced by the conductor will be
(a) zero
(b) BLI
(c) B2LI
(d) BLI2
Answer: a
18. The force between two long parallel conductors is inversely proportional to
(a) radius of conductors
(b) current in one conductor
(c) product of current in two conductors
(d) distance between the conductors
Answer: d
20. Indicate which of the following material does not retain magnetism
permanently.
(a) Soft iron
(b) Stainless steel
(e) Hardened steel
(d) None of the above
Answer: a
25. Substances which have permeability less than the permeability of free space
are known as
(a) ferromagnetic
(b) paramagnetic
(c) diamagnetic
(d) bipolar
Answer: c
26. Two infinitely long parallel conductors in vacuum any separated 1 metre
between centers >then a current of 1 ampere flows the. uk each conductor,
produce on each other a force of
(a) 2 x 1(T2 N/m)
(b) 2 x KT3 N/m
(c) 2 x 10″5 N/m
(d) 2x 1(T7 N/m)
Answer: d
31. The working of a meter is based on the use of a permanent magnet. In order
to protect the meter functioning from stray magnetic fields
(a) meter is surrounded by strong magnetic fields
(b) a soft iron shielding is used
(c) a plastic shielding is provided
(d) a shielding of anon-magnetic material is used
Answer: b
35. The magnetism left in the iron after exciting field has been removed is
known as
(a) permeance
(b) residual magnetism
(c) susceptance
(d) reluctance
Answer: b
37. Which of the following is expected to have the maximum permeability ?
(a) Brass
(b) Copper
(c) Zinc
(d) Ebonite
Answer: d
40. When a magnet is in motion relative to a coil the induced e.m.f. does not
depend upon
(a) resistance of the coil
(b) motion of the magnet
(c) number of turns of the coil
(d) pole strength of the magnet
Answer: a
42. When two ends of a circular uniform wire are joined to the terminals of a
battery, the field at the center of the circle
(a) will be zero
(b) will be infinite
(c) will depend on the amount of e.m.f. applied
(d) will depend on the radius of the circle
Answer: d
44. Two long parallel conductors carry 100 A. If the conductors are separated
by 20 mm, the force per meter of length of each conductor will be
(a) 100 N
(b) 10 N
(c) 1 N
(d) 0.1 N
Answer: d
47. The electromagnet has 50 turns and a current of 1A flows through the coil. If
the length of the magnet circuit is 200 mm, what is the magnetic field strength ?
(a) 2500 AT/m
(b) 250 AT/m
(c) 25 AT/m
(d) 2.5 AT/m
Answer: b
48. What is the magnitude and the direction of force per 1.1m length of a pair of
conductors of a direct current linecarrying 10 amperes and spaced 100 mm
apart ?
(a) 22 x 10″8 N
(b) 22 x 10″7 N
(c) 22 x 10-6 N
(d) 22 x 10″5 N
Answer: d
(a) Kirchhoffs law
(b) Lenz’s law
(c) Ampere’s law
(d) Faraday’s laws
Answer: c
53. The most effective and quickest may of making a magnet from soft iron is by
(a) placing it inside a coil carrying current
(b) induction
(c) the use of permanent magnet
(d) rubbing with another magnet
Answer: a
55. If a copper disc is rotated rapidly below a freely suspended magnetic needle,
the magnetic needle shall start rotating with a velocity
(a) less than that of disc but in opposite direction
(b) equal to that of disc and in the same direction
(c) equal to that of disc and in the opposite direction
(d) less than that of disc and in the same direction
Answer: d
58. The relative permeability of materials is not constant.
(a) diamagnetic
(b) paramagnetic
(c) ferromagnetic
(d) insulating
Answer: c
59. The materials are a bit inferior conductors of magnetic flux than air.
(a) ferromagnetic
(b) paramagnetic
(c) diamagnetic
(d) dielectric
Answer: c
61. A rectangular magnet of magnetic moment M is cut into two piece of same
length, the magnetic moment of each piece will be
(a) M
(6) M/2
(c) 2 M
(d) M/4
Answer: b
(6) universal constant
(c) scalar quantity
(d) vector quantity
Answer: d
64. The change of cross-sectional area of conductor in magnetic field will affect
(a) reluctance of conductor
(b) resistance of conductor
(c) (a) and (b) both in the same way
(d) none of the above
Answer: c
67. What will be the current passing through the ring shaped air cored coil
when number of turns is 800 and ampere turns are 3200 ?
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 8
Answer: b
68. What will be the magnetic potential difference across the air gap of 2 cm
length in magnetic field of 200 AT/m ?
(a) 2 AT
(b) 4 AT
(c) 6 AT
(d) 10 AT
Answer: b
69. Which of the following statements is correct ?
(a) The magnetic flux inside an exciting coil is lower than its outside surface
(6) The magnetic flux inside an exciting coil is zero
(e) The magnetic flux inside the exciting coil is greater than its outside surface
(d) The magnetic flux inside the exciting coil is same as on its outside surface
Answer: d
70. A certain amount of current flows through a ring-shaped coil with fixed
number of turns. How does the magnetic induction B varies inside the coil if an
iron core is threaded into coil without dimensional change of coil ?
(a) Decreases
(b) Increases
(c) Remains same
(d) First increases and then decreases depending on the depth of iron in¬sertion
Answer: b
73. How does the magnetic compass needle behave in a magnetic field ?
(a) It assures a position right angle to magnetic field
(b) It starts rotating
(c) It assures a position which follows a line of magnetic flux
(d) None of the above
Answer: c
(6) increases continuously from initial value to final value
(c) decreases continuously from initial value to final value
(d) first increases and then decreases till it becomes zero
Answer: d
78. Which of the following type of materials are not very important for
engineering applications ?
(a) Ferromagnetic
(b) Paramagnetic
(c) Diamagnetic
(d) None of the above
Answer: c
91. For which of the following materials the saturation value is the highest ?
(a) Ferromagnetic materials
(6) Paramagnetic materials
(c) Diamagnetic materials
(d) Ferrites
Answer: d
93. For which of the following materials the net magnetic moment should be
zero ?
(a) Diamagnetic materials
(b) Ferrimagnetic materials
(c) Antiferromagnetic materials
(d) Antiferrimagnetic materials
Answer: c
(d) all of the above
Answer: d
97. Main causes of noisy solenoid are
(a) strong tendency of fan out of laminations at the end caused by repulsion among
magnetic lines of force
(b) uneven bearing surface, caused by dirt or uneven wear between moving and
stationary parts
(c) both of above
(d) none of the above
Answer: c