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Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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Magnetic field and field lines

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Magnetic field and field lines under Magnetic Effects of Electric Current for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    While magnetic field lines emerge from the North pole and merge at the South pole outside a magnet, what is the direction of these field lines inside the bar magnet?

    A.

    From the North pole to the South pole

    B.

    From the South pole to the North pole

    C.

    They radiate outwards from the center

    D.

    Field lines do not exist inside the magnet

  2. 2.

    Magnetic field lines are drawn such that they enter the magnet at which pole?

    A.

    North pole

    B.

    South pole

    C.

    Both poles

    D.

    The side surface

  3. 3.

    If a bar magnet is broken into two pieces, each piece will have:

    A.

    Only a North pole

    B.

    Only a South pole

    C.

    Both North and South poles

    D.

    No poles

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Field due to a current carrying conductor

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Field due to a current carrying conductor under Magnetic Effects of Electric Current for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    A straight conductor carries current from South to North. What is the direction of the magnetic field at a point directly below it?

    A.

    Towards East

    B.

    Towards West

    C.

    Towards South

    D.

    Towards North

  2. 2.

    The magnetic field produced by a straight wire at a point is BB. If the current is tripled, the field becomes:

    A.

    B/3B/3

    B.

    3B3B

    C.

    9B9B

    D.

    BB

  3. 3.

    Two magnetic field lines never intersect because at the point of intersection:

    A.

    The field becomes zero

    B.

    The field becomes infinite

    C.

    The compass would point in two directions

    D.

    The wire would melt

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Field due to current carrying coil or solenoid

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Field due to current carrying coil or solenoid under Magnetic Effects of Electric Current for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following would NOT increase the magnetic field of a solenoid?

    A.

    Increasing current

    B.

    Increasing number of turns

    C.

    Inserting a soft iron core

    D.

    Increasing the thickness of insulation

  2. 2.

    The total magnetic field of a solenoid is the ________ of the magnetic fields of all the individual turns.

    A.

    Vector sum

    B.

    Difference

    C.

    Average

    D.

    Product

  3. 3.

    In a solenoid, the magnetic field is produced due to the ______ effect of electric current.

    A.

    Chemical

    B.

    Heating

    C.

    Magnetic

    D.

    Lighting

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Force on current carrying conductor

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Force on current carrying conductor under Magnetic Effects of Electric Current for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    In the motor effect, the electrical energy is converted into:

    A.

    Chemical energy

    B.

    Mechanical energy

    C.

    Heat energy

    D.

    Light energy

  2. 2.

    What is the direction of the force on a proton moving towards the top of the page in a magnetic field directed into the page?

    A.

    Towards the right

    B.

    Towards the left

    C.

    Towards the bottom

    D.

    Out of the page

  3. 3.

    To find the direction of force on a current-carrying conductor, we use the left hand and keep the fingers:

    A.

    Closed in a fist

    B.

    Parallel

    C.

    Mutually perpendicular

    D.

    Crossed

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Fleming’s Left Hand Rule

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Fleming’s Left Hand Rule under Magnetic Effects of Electric Current for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    In the context of the Left-Hand Rule, the 'Forefinger' is sometimes called the:

    A.

    Index finger

    B.

    Central finger

    C.

    Digit 1

    D.

    Pointing thumb

  2. 2.

    If you hold your left hand with the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger at 9090^\circ to each other, the Thumb indicates:

    A.

    Magnetic Field

    B.

    Direction of Current

    C.

    Direction of Motion

    D.

    Induced Voltage

  3. 3.

    A horizontal wire carries current from West to East. If it is placed in a magnetic field acting vertically upwards, the force on it will be towards:

    A.

    North

    B.

    South

    C.

    East

    D.

    West

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Direct current

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Direct current under Magnetic Effects of Electric Current for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    The magnetic field at the center of a circular current-carrying coil is ____ to the plane of the coil.

    A.

    Parallel

    B.

    Perpendicular

    C.

    At 4545^{\circ} angle

    D.

    Tangential

  2. 2.

    What property of a magnetic field is indicated by the closeness of the field lines?

    A.

    The direction of the field

    B.

    The relative strength of the field

    C.

    The nature of the current

    D.

    The length of the conductor

  3. 3.

    Which of the following is a source of direct current?

    A.

    AC Generator

    B.

    Dry cell

    C.

    Bicycle dynamo

    D.

    Power station grid

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Alternating current

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Alternating current under Magnetic Effects of Electric Current for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    In an AC generator, the two ends of the coil are connected to _____ slip rings.

    A.

    One

    B.

    Two

    C.

    Three

    D.

    Four

  2. 2.

    Which of the following is NOT a component of a basic AC generator?

    A.

    Permanent magnet

    B.

    Armature coil

    C.

    Split-ring commutator

    D.

    Slip rings

  3. 3.

    The time taken by an alternating current to complete one full cycle is called its:

    A.

    Frequency

    B.

    Amplitude

    C.

    Time period

    D.

    Phase

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Frequency of AC

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Frequency of AC under Magnetic Effects of Electric Current for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    A current reverses its direction every 0.02 seconds0.02\text{ seconds}. What is the frequency of this AC?

    A.

    25 Hz25\text{ Hz}

    B.

    50 Hz50\text{ Hz}

    C.

    100 Hz100\text{ Hz}

    D.

    20 Hz20\text{ Hz}

  2. 2.

    If the frequency of an AC generator is 10 Hz10\text{ Hz}, how many full cycles are completed in 11 minute?

    A.

    10

    B.

    60

    C.

    600

    D.

    120

  3. 3.

    The standard frequency of AC in India is 50 Hz50\text{ Hz}. What is the ratio of this frequency to the frequency of DC?

    A.

    50:1

    B.

    1:50

    C.

    Undefined (division by zero)

    D.

    1:1

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Domestic electric circuits

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Domestic electric circuits under Magnetic Effects of Electric Current for Grade 10 CBSE.

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  1. 1.

    What is the role of the distributing box in a domestic circuit?

    A.

    To produce electricity

    B.

    To distribute current to different rooms or circuits in the house

    C.

    To change AC to DC

    D.

    To measure the voltage

  2. 2.

    Which terminal of a 33-pin socket is connected to the wire that goes deep into the earth?

    A.

    Lower left

    B.

    Lower right

    C.

    Top large hole

    D.

    None of these

  3. 3.

    What happens when a fuse in the domestic circuit 'blows'?

    A.

    The circuit becomes closed

    B.

    The circuit becomes open, stopping the flow of current

    C.

    The voltage in the circuit increases

    D.

    The resistance in the circuit becomes zero

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