Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
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Moving Charges and Magnetic Field (Biot-Savart & Ampere's Law)
SubtopicMoving Charges and Magnetic Field (Biot-Savart & Ampere's Law) under Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
According to Ampere’s Circuital Law, the line integral of the magnetic field , where is the algebraic sum of currents enclosed by the Amperian loop. In the provided diagram, (acting outwards) and (acting inwards) are enclosed by the loop, while is outside. What is the net current for this loop?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
For a long straight wire, the graph of magnetic field versus the distance from the axis (for radius of wire) is a:
A.Straight line through origin
B.Circle
C.Rectangular hyperbola
D.Parabola
- 3.
The total number of turns in a toroid is . If the average radius is , the turns per unit length is calculated as:
A.B.C.D. - 4.
The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid is non-zero, while the field outside an ideal solenoid is assumed to be:
A.Equal to the field inside
B.Half the field inside
C.Zero
D.Infinite
- 5.
According to Ampere's law, if the magnetic field is zero everywhere on a closed path, it implies that:
A.The algebraic sum of currents crossing the area bounded by the path is zero
B.No current is present anywhere in space
C.The magnetic field is always zero in that region
D.The path must be a perfect circle
- 6.
The dimension of the quantity (magnetic energy density) is the same as that of:
A.Pressure
B.Force
C.Power
D.Magnetic Flux
- 7.
A current element is placed at and carries current in the direction. The magnetic field at the origin is:
A.In the direction
B.In the direction
C.In the direction
D.Zero
- 8.
If the current in a circular coil is doubled and the radius is halved, the magnetic field at the center becomes:
A.4 times
B.2 times
C.8 times
D.Unchanged
- 9.
A square loop of side carries current . It is placed in a uniform magnetic field such that the plane of the loop is at to the field. The torque on the loop is:
A.B.C.D. - 10.
A circular loop of radius carries a current . At what distance from the center along the axis is the magnetic field th of its value at the center?
A.B.C.D.
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Torque on a Current Loop and Galvanometers
SubtopicTorque on a Current Loop and Galvanometers under Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is correct regarding a galvanometer converted to an ammeter?
A.It is connected in series in the circuit
B.It is connected in parallel in the circuit
C.It has very high resistance
D.It measures potential difference
- 2.
If the plane of a current loop is perpendicular to the magnetic field, the torque on it is:
A.Maximum
B.Minimum (Zero)
C.Half of maximum
D.Negative
- 3.
The pointer of a moving coil galvanometer stops at a particular position when:
A.Deflecting torque > Restoring torque
B.Deflecting torque < Restoring torque
C.Deflecting torque = Restoring torque
D.Magnetic field becomes zero
- 4.
To convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter of range , if the full-scale current is , the series resistance required is:
A.B.C.D. - 5.
Two identical galvanometers are converted, one into an ammeter and another into a milliammeter. Which one will have a higher resistance?
A.The ammeter
B.The milliammeter
C.Both will have equal resistance
D.Depends on the external circuit
- 6.
Why is the soft iron core used in a moving coil galvanometer?
A.To produce eddy currents for damping
B.To increase the magnetic field strength and make it radial
C.To reduce the weight of the coil
D.To act as a secondary conductor
- 7.
If the current sensitivity of a galvanometer is increased by , but the resistance is also doubled, what is the new voltage sensitivity compared to the original ?
A.B.C.D. - 8.
A galvanometer has a resistance of and gives full-scale deflection for . How many resistors in series are needed to convert it into a voltmeter?
A.50
B.51
C.49
D.100
- 9.
A square loop of side and a circular loop of radius carry the same current and have the same magnetic moment. What is the ratio ?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter, a shunt is used. If we want to double the range of this ammeter, the new shunt should be:
A.B.C.D.
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Magnetism and Matter (Earth’s Magnetic Field)
SubtopicMagnetism and Matter (Earth’s Magnetic Field) under Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If at a specific place, what is the value of the angle of dip?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
When a magnetic needle is free to rotate in a horizontal plane, it comes to rest along the:
A.Geographic meridian
B.Magnetic meridian
C.Magnetic equator
D.Vertical component of the Earth's field
- 3.
If the Earth is imagined as a giant bar magnet, its North pole is located in the southern hemisphere near the:
A.Geographic South Pole
B.Geographic North Pole
C.Equator
D.None of these
- 4.
At a place where the dip angle is , the total field intensity is related to as:
A.B.C.D. - 5.
The magnetic field intensity of the Earth at the surface is of the order of:
A.T
B.T
C.T
D.T
- 6.
A place where the magnetic needle stands vertical has an angle of dip equal to:
A.B.C.D. - 7.
What is the angle of dip at a place where the Earth's magnetic field is entirely horizontal?
A.B.C.D. - 8.
A deflection magnetometer is adjusted in the Tan A position. When a magnet is placed at a distance from the needle, the deflection is . If the distance is doubled, the deflection will be:
A.B.C.D. - 9.
A bar magnet of moment of inertia and magnetic moment is vibrating in a magnetic field . If the magnetic moment is doubled and the moment of inertia is halved, the new frequency of vibration is:
A.Half
B.Double
C.Four times
D.Same
- 10.
What is the angle of dip at a place where the ratio of the vertical component to the total magnetic field is ?
A.B.C.D.
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Magnetic Properties of Materials (Dia, Para, Ferro)
SubtopicMagnetic Properties of Materials (Dia, Para, Ferro) under Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism for Grade 12 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The susceptibility of a paramagnetic substance is:
A.Large and negative
B.Small and positive
C.Zero
D.Large and positive
- 2.
The magnetism of a magnet can be destroyed by:
A.Heating it above Curie temperature
B.Hammering it
C.Applying a reverse field
D.All of the above
- 3.
Which of the following types of materials does NOT have permanent magnetic dipoles?
A.Paramagnetic
B.Ferromagnetic
C.Diamagnetic
D.Ferrimagnetic
- 4.
Water is a:
A.Diamagnetic substance
B.Paramagnetic substance
C.Ferromagnetic substance
D.Non-magnetic substance
- 5.
Which physical quantity is represented by the slope of the vs curve for a linear magnetic material in the initial stage?
A.Susceptibility
B.Permeability
C.Retentivity
D.Coercivity
- 6.
The susceptibility of a paramagnetic material at is . What is its susceptibility at ?
A.0.00225
B.0.0040
C.0.0015
D.0.0060
- 7.
Gadolinium is a material that is ferromagnetic below . Above this temperature, it behaves as a:
A.Diamagnetic material
B.Paramagnetic material
C.Superconductor
D.Perfect magnet
- 8.
The susceptibility of a paramagnetic material is at . What is the susceptibility at ?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
If the susceptibility of a material is very large (), the relation can be approximated as:
A.B.C.D. - 10.
What is the primary reason for the energy loss in the form of heat in a transformer core?
A.High electrical resistance of the core material.
B.The work done in flipping the magnetic domains repeatedly.
C.The friction between the secondary and primary windings.
D.The ionization of air around the core.
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