Electricity and Magnetism
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Law of Magnetism
SubtopicLaw of Magnetism under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Magnets are used in which of the following devices?
A.Electric bells
B.Thermometers
C.Glass windows
D.Wooden chairs
- 2.
Which of these objects will be attracted to a magnet?
A.A copper coin
B.An iron nail
C.A wooden pencil
D.A rubber eraser
- 3.
The space around a magnet where its force can be felt by other magnetic materials is its magnetic:
A.Zone
B.Area
C.Field
D.Space
- 4.
Which direction does the North pole of a compass needle point?
A.Geographical East
B.Geographical West
C.Geographical North
D.Geographical South
- 5.
The process of acquiring magnetic properties by a magnetic substance when kept near a magnet is called:
A.Magnetization
B.Electrification
C.Magnetic induction
D.Magnetic flux
- 6.
What happens when a magnet is cut into two pieces along its length?
A.Magnetic strength remains the same
B.The pieces become non-magnetic
C.The pole strength of each piece is halved
D.The polarity of the pieces is reversed
- 7.
When iron filings are sprinkled near a bar magnet, they align themselves along:
A.Straight lines from center to ends
B.Concentric circles around the poles
C.Magnetic field lines
D.Random directions
- 8.
What is the 'Magnetic Meridian'?
A.A line joining the North and South poles of the Earth.
B.A vertical plane passing through the magnetic axis of a freely suspended magnet.
C.The circle around the middle of the Earth where the dip is zero.
D.The path followed by a unit North pole around the Earth.
- 9.
A bar magnet is placed with its North pole pointing towards Geographic South. Where will the neutral points be located?
A.On the axial line of the magnet.
B.On the equatorial line of the magnet.
C.At the poles of the magnet.
D.In the center of the magnet.
- 10.
Which of the following is a 'dia-magnetic' substance that is slightly repelled by a strong magnet?
A.Bismuth
B.Nickel
C.Cobalt
D.Gadolinium
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Magnetic Field
SubtopicMagnetic Field under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The Earth's magnetic axis is tilted at an angle of approximately ______ to its geographic axis.
A.B.C.D. - 2.
The magnetic field lines produced by a bar magnet are:
A.Two-dimensional
B.Three-dimensional
C.One-dimensional
D.Non-dimensional
- 3.
What does it mean when magnetic field lines are drawn as parallel straight lines?
A.The field is zero
B.The field is uniform
C.The field is changing
D.The field is weak
- 4.
The strength of a magnetic field is ______ at the poles compared to the middle of the magnet.
A.Lower
B.Higher
C.The same
D.Zero
- 5.
The strength of a magnetic field at a point is directly proportional to the:
A.Length of the wire
B.Magnitude of the current
C.Color of the insulation
D.Atmospheric pressure
- 6.
In the Double Touch Method, the two magnets are moved from:
A.One end to the other end
B.The center to the opposite ends
C.The ends to the center
D.Clockwise around the bar
- 7.
Why is copper not used as a core for an electromagnet?
A.It is too expensive
B.It is a non-magnetic material
C.It has very high resistance
D.It melts easily
- 8.
When a small piece of soft iron is placed in a magnetic field, it becomes a magnet. This process is called:
A.Magnetic saturation
B.Magnetic induction
C.Magnetic flux
D.Magnetic declination
- 9.
What is the magnetic field inside a long, current-carrying solenoid?
A.Zero
B.Uniform and parallel to the axis
C.Decreases as we move towards the center
D.Circular around the axis
- 10.
Which of the following diagrams correctly represents the pattern of field lines for a bar magnet?
A.Lines starting from North and ending at South outside the magnet
B.Lines starting from South and ending at North outside the magnet
C.Straight lines parallel to the magnet's length everywhere
D.Random lines throughout space
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Electromagnets
SubtopicElectromagnets under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the effect of changing the core of an electromagnet from iron to steel?
A.It will not magnetize at all
B.It will become a permanent magnet and stay magnetic after the current stops
C.It will become 100 times stronger
D.It will melt the copper wire
- 2.
Why is an electromagnet called a 'temporary magnet'?
A.Because it breaks easily
B.Because it only works when electricity is flowing
C.Because it is made of cheap materials
D.Because it only lasts for one day
- 3.
Which of these properties of an electromagnet makes it useful for a telegraph system?
A.It is always magnetic
B.It can be quickly turned on and off to send signals
C.It is made of wood
D.It requires no maintenance
- 4.
The strength of the magnetic field at the center of a solenoid is:
A.Zero
B.Maximum
C.Minimum
D.Unpredictable
- 5.
What is the effect of winding the coil over a paper tube instead of directly on an iron rod?
A.The iron rod cannot be easily inserted or removed.
B.The magnetic field becomes much stronger.
C.It provides insulation and allows for the core to be changed.
D.It stops the flow of current.
- 6.
In an electric bell, when the hammer hits the gong, the circuit is broken because:
A.The battery runs out of power.
B.The armature moves away from the contact screw.
C.The electromagnet pushes the armature away.
D.The switch is automatically turned off.
- 7.
Which metal is generally used to make the wire for the coil of an electromagnet due to its low resistance?
A.Aluminum
B.Copper
C.Nichrome
D.Iron
- 8.
In a 'U-shaped' electromagnet, how are the coils wound on the two limbs?
A.Both coils are wound in the same direction (e.g., both clockwise).
B.The coils are wound in opposite directions to create opposite poles at the ends.
C.Only one limb is wound with wire; the other is left bare.
D.The wire is wound around the curve of the U only.
- 9.
What would happen if an electromagnet were made with a core of non-magnetic material like wood?
A.It would still be a strong magnet but only for copper.
B.It would have a very weak magnetic field, only that produced by the solenoid itself.
C.It would cause a short circuit in the battery.
D.The wood would become a permanent magnet.
- 10.
A soft iron core is used in electromagnets because it has 'high permeability'. This means:
A.It allows electricity to flow through it easily.
B.It is easily 'permeated' or penetrated by magnetic field lines.
C.It allows heat to pass through it quickly.
D.It is very hard and cannot be broken.
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Electric Bell
SubtopicElectric Bell under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The working of an electric bell demonstrates that electricity can produce:
A.Chemical changes
B.Magnetic fields
C.Permanent magnets
D.Nuclear energy
- 2.
Which of the following is the 'output' of an electric bell?
A.Electricity
B.Magnetism
C.Sound energy
D.Light energy
- 3.
If we replace the soft iron armature with a piece of wood, will the bell ring?
A.Yes, wood is a good conductor
B.Yes, wood is magnetic
C.No, wood is not attracted by the electromagnet
D.No, wood is too heavy
- 4.
What happens if the hammer strikes the gong but the circuit does not break?
A.The bell will keep ringing normally
B.The hammer will stay stuck against the gong
C.The battery will recharge
D.The gong will start rotating
- 5.
Which of these is the correct order of components that current pass through in the 'on' state (ignoring the battery)?
A.Switch -> Gong -> Coils
B.Switch -> Coils -> Contact Screw -> Armature
C.Armature -> Hammer -> Gong -> Switch
D.Coils -> Switch -> Hammer -> Contact Screw
- 6.
What ensures that the circuit of an electric bell is 'broken' periodically during its operation?
A.The movement of the armature away from the contact screw
B.The hammer hitting the gong
C.The switch being released by the user
D.The battery running out of chemicals
- 7.
In an electric bell circuit, if the battery is replaced with one of double the voltage, what happens?
A.The bell will ring more slowly
B.The electromagnet will become stronger and the hammer will strike harder
C.The bell will change its pitch
D.The circuit will stay permanently broken
- 8.
If the armature strip is made of 'Hardened Steel' instead of 'Soft Iron', the bell might stop ringing after a few seconds because:
A.Steel is a poor conductor of electricity.
B.The steel becomes permanently magnetized and won't release the armature.
C.Steel is too flexible to hit the gong.
D.The steel would melt due to the magnetic field.
- 9.
What is the primary drawback of using a very long armature in an electric bell?
A.It would be too magnetic.
B.Its high inertia would significantly reduce the frequency of the ring.
C.It would conduct too much electricity and drain the battery.
D.It would prevent the electromagnet from working.
- 10.
Which of the following describes the correct order of components that a current passes through in a standard electric bell circuit?
A.Switch Gong Hammer Battery
B.Battery Switch Electromagnet Contact Screw Armature Battery
C.Battery Electromagnet Gong Switch Battery
D.Switch Armature Hammer Gong Battery
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Conductors and Insulators
SubtopicConductors and Insulators under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is most likely to be a conductor?
A.A leather belt
B.A dry sponge
C.A nickel coin
D.A plastic toy
- 2.
The plastic or rubber covering on an electrical wire is known as:
A.The conductor
B.The circuit
C.The insulation
D.The filament
- 3.
Materials like gold and silver are excellent conductors but are not used for house wiring because they are:
A.Too heavy
B.Too brittle
C.Too expensive
D.Too soft
- 4.
An example of a solid conductor that is NOT a metal is:
A.Plastic
B.Rubber
C.Graphite
D.Glass
- 5.
Why are aluminum wires often used for long-distance power transmission instead of copper?
A.Aluminum is a better conductor than copper
B.Aluminum is much lighter and cheaper than copper
C.Aluminum is a better insulator than copper
D.Aluminum does not conduct electricity at all
- 6.
Which of the following describes a material with high electrical resistance?
A.A material that allows current to flow easily
B.A material that is a good conductor
C.A material that opposes the flow of electric current
D.A material that generates its own electricity
- 7.
Which of these is a correct safety precaution while dealing with electricity?
A.Use a metal screwdriver to check a live socket
B.Always wear rubber-soled shoes when repairing circuits
C.Touch a wire first to see if it is hot
D.Use a wet cloth to clean an electric heater while it is on
- 8.
Which of the following lists the materials in order of increasing electrical conductivity (lowest to highest)?
A.Glass, Tap Water, Copper
B.Copper, Tap Water, Glass
C.Tap Water, Glass, Copper
D.Glass, Copper, Tap Water
- 9.
An electrician is working on a circuit. He stands on a dry wooden ladder. How does this protect him?
A.The wood acts as an insulator, breaking the path to the earth.
B.The wood attracts the electricity away from his body.
C.The wood increases the voltage, making it safer.
D.The wood acts as a secondary battery.
- 10.
What is the primary difference between a 'Conductor' and a 'Semiconductor' at room temperature?
A.Conductors have many free electrons; semiconductors have very few.
B.Conductors use ions to carry charge; semiconductors use electrons.
C.Semiconductors are better conductors than metals.
D.Semiconductors do not allow any current to flow at all.
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