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Chapter 10 discusses the magnetic effect of electric current, including concepts such as magnetic field lines, the behavior of magnets, and the application of electromagnetism in devices. It poses multiple-choice questions related to electricity usage in households, the properties of magnetic fields, and the principles governing electric circuits. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for practical applications in electrical engineering and physics.

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Chapter 10 discusses the magnetic effect of electric current, including concepts such as magnetic field lines, the behavior of magnets, and the application of electromagnetism in devices. It poses multiple-choice questions related to electricity usage in households, the properties of magnetic fields, and the principles governing electric circuits. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for practical applications in electrical engineering and physics.

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Chapter 10.

Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

1. The mains power supply of a house is through a 2A fuse. How many


50W bulbs can be used in this house at the normal voltage?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 5
D. 6

2. In your city electricity costs 40 paise per kilowatt hour. You pay for:
A. Electric current
B. Electric energy
C. Electric charge
D. Electric power

3. A magnetic field line is used to find the direction of:


A. South-north
B. A compass needle
C. A bar magnet
D. Magnetic field

4. The mains power supply of a house is through a 20A fuse. When a 1500
W heater is used in this house, how many 100 W bulbs can be used
simultaneously? (The supply is at 220 V and the appliances are rated for
220V
A.35
B. 29
C. 30
D.19

5. A magnetic field line is used to find the direction of:


A. South-north
B. A compass needle
C. A bar magnet
D.Magnetic field

6. The magnetic field lines inside a current-carrying solenoid, are:


A. Along the axis and parallel to each other
B. Circular, but they do not intersect each other
C. Circular at the ends inside the solenoid
D.All of these

7. A strong bar magnet is placed vertically above a horizontal wooden


board. The magnetic lines of force will be:
A. Only in horizontal plane around the magnet
B. Only in vertical plane around the magnet
C. In horizontal as well as in vertical planes around the magnet
D. In all planes around the magnet

8. ___________ are generally made up of pure tin or an alloy of tin with other
metals like copper.
A. Metal wires
B. Fuse wires

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C. Circuit
D.Electric iron

9. The most suitable material for making the core of an electromagnet is:
A. Soft iron
B. Brass
C. Aluminium
D.Steel

10. The north pole of earth magnet is in the:


A. Geographical south
B. Geographical east
C. Geographical west
D.Geographical north

11. An electric fuse is used to prevent: A. Short circuit B. Overload


A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D.None of these

12. Which of the given is not attracted by a magnet?


A. Steel
B. Cobalt
C. Brass
D.Nickel

13. Overloading happens because:


A. Of connecting many appliances to a single socket
B. Short circuits
C. Of hike in the supply voltage
D.Any of these

14. Which of the given correctly describes the magnetic field near a long
straight wire?
A. The field consists of straight lines perpendicular to the wire
B. The field consists of straight lines parallel to the wire
C. The field consists of radial lines originating from the wire
D.The field consists of concentric circles centred on the wire

15. The shape of the earth’s magnetic field resembles that of an


imaginary:
A. U-shaped magnet
B. Straight conductor carrying current
C. Current-carrying circular coil
D. Bar magnet

16. Which one of the given has its working based on electromagnetic
induction?
A. Galvanometer
B. Ammeter

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C. Voltmeter
D.Transformer

17. Which of the given statements is incorrect regarding magnetic field


lines?
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 are 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

18. The direction of current in the coil at one end of an electromagnet is


clockwise. This end of the electromagnet will be:
A. North pole
B. East pole
C. South pole
D.West pole

19. The front face of a circular wire carrying current behaves like a north
pole. The direction of current in this face of the circular wire is:
A. Clockwise
B. Downwards
C. Anticlockwise
D.Upwards

20. In an electric motor, the direction of current in the coil changes once
in each:
A. Two rotations
B. One rotation
C. Half rotation
D.One-fourth rotation

21. A magnetic field exerts no force on:


A. An electric charge moving perpendicular to its direction
B. An unmagnetised iron bar
C. A stationary electric charge
D.A magnet

22. A rectangular coil of copper wire is rotated in a magnetic field. The


direction of induced current changes once in each:
A. Two revolutions
B. One revolution
C. Half revolution
D.One-fourth revolution

23. At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit:


A. Reduces substantially
B. Does not change
C. Increases heavily
D.Varies continuously

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24. What is the space around a current-carrying conductor, in which its
magnetic effect can be experienced called?
a) Electric field
b) Magnetic pole
c) Magnetic field
d) Charge distribution

25. Give the SI unit of the magnetic field.


a) Ampere
b) Tesla
c) Oersted
d) Weber

26. What is the force exerted by a stationary charge when it is placed in a


magnetic field?
a) Zero
b) Maximum
c) Minimum
d) Depends on the strength of the magnetic field
Answer: a

27. What is the work done by the magnetic field on a moving charged
particle?
a) Maximum
b) Minimum
c) Depends on the strength of the magnetic field
d) Zero

28. The north pole of a magnet is brought near a stationary negatively


charged conductor. What is the force experienced by it at the poles?
a) Maximum
b) Minimum
c) Zero
d) Depend on the nature of the conductor

29. Identify the condition under which the force acting on a charge moving
through a uniform magnetic field is minimum.
a) θ = 90o
b) θ = 180o
c) θ = 270o
d) θ = 340o

30. Identify the condition under which the force acting on a charge moving
through a uniform magnetic field is maximum.
a) θ = 90o
b) θ = 180o
c) θ = 0o
d) θ = 360o

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