Electromagnetism Quizzes: Master the Fundamentals of Electromagnetism

Question 1

According to Faraday's law of induction, the electromotive force (EMF) produced in a conductor is directly proportional to the:

Accepted Answer

Rate of change of magnetic flux through the conductor

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Strength of the magnetic field

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Area of the conductor loop

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Resistance of the conductor

Question 2

A spherical surface of radius 'r' encloses a point charge '+Q' at its center. Using Gauss's law, calculate the electric field at a distance 'r/2' from the center of the sphere.

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+Q/(4πε₀r²)

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+Q/(4πε₀r³)

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+Q/(8πε₀r²)

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+Q/(2πε₀r²)

Question 3

Which Maxwell's equation relates the electric field to the magnetic field?

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Ampère's Law with Maxwell's Addition

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Gauss's Law

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Faraday's Law

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Poisson's Equation

Question 4

Gauss's law states that the electric flux through a closed surface is directly proportional to:

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The total charge enclosed by the surface

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The surface area

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The distance to the nearest charge

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The location of the enclosed charge

Question 5

Which of the following accurately describes the displacement current?

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It is directly proportional to the rate of change of the electric field over time.

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It is a physical flow of electric charges.

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It is only present in dielectric materials.

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It does not produce any magnetic effects.

Question 6

Electromagnetic waves possess several key properties. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of electromagnetic waves?

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They have a constant wavelength.

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They can travel through a vacuum.

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They have both electric and magnetic fields.

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They can be polarized.

Question 7

Which Maxwell's equation explains the connection between a changing magnetic field and an electric field?

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Faraday's law of induction

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Gauss's law for magnetism

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Ampère's circuital law with Maxwell's addition

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Gauss's law for electric fields

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a Maxwell's equation in its original form, prior to the inclusion of displacement current by Maxwell?

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Gauss's law for magnetism

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Faraday's law of induction

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Ampère's circuital law

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Gauss's law for electric fields

Question 9

Which of Maxwell's equations explains the connection between a changing magnetic field and the electric field?

Accepted Answer

Faraday's law of induction

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Gauss's law

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Ampère's law with Maxwell's addition

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Poisson's equation

Question 10

Which equation is NOT part of Maxwell's equations?

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Gauss's law for magnetic fields

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Gauss's law for electric fields

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Faraday's law of induction

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Ampère's circuital law with Maxwell's addition

Question 11

What is the main reason for incorporating displacement current into Maxwell's equations?

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To ensure charge conservation in time-varying electric fields

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To explain how electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum

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To describe charge movement in a dielectric material

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To explain the magnetic field generated by a changing electric field

Question 12

Which equation is **not** a Maxwell's equation?

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∇×H = J + ∂D/∂t

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∇⋅E = ρ/ε₀

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∇⋅B = 0

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∇×E = −∂B/∂t

Question 13

In electromagnetism, which concept explains the connection between electric charge and electric field?

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Gauss's law

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Newton's law of universal gravitation

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Faraday's law of induction

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Maxwell's equations

Question 14

Which form of Ampère's law accounts for the displacement current?

Accepted Answer

∮ B⋅dl = μ0 (I + ε dΦ_E/dt)

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∮ B⋅dl = μ0 I

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of Maxwell's equations?

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Ohm's law

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Gauss's law

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Ampère's circuital law with Maxwell's addition

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Faraday's law of induction

Question 16

Which equation is not one of Maxwell's equations?

Accepted Answer

Ohm's law

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Gauss's law for electric fields

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Faraday's law of induction

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Ampère's circuital law with Maxwell's addition

Question 17

When linearly polarized light passes through a polarizer, how does the intensity of the transmitted light change as the polarizer is rotated?

Accepted Answer

The intensity decreases as the angle between the polarizer's axis and the polarization of the incident light increases.

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The intensity remains constant.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves is **false**?

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The speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum varies.

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Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.

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Electromagnetic waves have both electric and magnetic field components.

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Electromagnetic waves can be reflected, refracted, and diffracted.

Question 19

Which equation correctly represents Gauss's law for electrostatics in a dielectric medium?

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∮D⋅dA=Qfree

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∮E⋅dA=Qfree

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∮B⋅dA=μ0I

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∮J⋅dA=Qfree

Question 20

To maximize capacitance in capacitor design, which material is optimal for the dielectric?

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Teflon

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Air

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Copper

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Aluminum

Question 21

When an electromagnetic wave transitions from medium 1 to medium 2, its speed changes. Which property of the wave remains constant during this transition?

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Frequency

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Wavelength

Question 22

Design an experiment to demonstrate Lenz's law. Explain how the induced EMF affects the motion of a magnet in your experiment.

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Describe an experiment involving a conducting loop placed in a changing magnetic field, explaining how Lenz's law is demonstrated.

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Explain how Lenz's law can be applied to explain the operation of an electric generator.

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Provide an experiment where Lenz's law is contradicted.

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Explain how Lenz's law affects the motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field.

Question 23

An electromagnetic wave travels along the positive z-axis. Its electric field vector oscillates in the x-direction. In which direction does its magnetic field vector oscillate?

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y-direction

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x-direction

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z-direction

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental characteristic of an electric field?

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Mass

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Magnitude

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Direction

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Force-carrying capability

Question 25

In a simple circuit containing a battery, resistor, and inductor, the current will:

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Increase gradually to a maximum value after the circuit is closed.

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Decrease gradually to a minimum value after the circuit is closed.

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Reach a maximum value almost instantaneously after the circuit is closed.

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Not flow at all.

Question 26

The electric potential at a point due to a point charge is:

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Inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the charge

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Directly proportional to the distance from the charge

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Inversely proportional to the distance from the charge

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Proportional to the square of the distance from the charge

Question 27

The force exerted by a magnetic field on a moving charge is:

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Perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the velocity

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Parallel to the magnetic field

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Parallel to the velocity

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Zero

Question 28

The resonant frequency of a series RLC circuit is:

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The frequency at which the circuit's impedance is minimum

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The frequency at which the circuit's phase angle is 90 degrees

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The frequency at which the circuit's current is maximum

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The frequency at which the circuit's voltage is minimum

Question 29

The Faraday effect refers to:

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The rotation of the plane of polarization of light in the presence of a magnetic field

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The change in the wavelength of light in the presence of a magnetic field

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The change in the intensity of light in the presence of a magnetic field

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The deflection of light in the presence of a magnetic field

Question 30

The relationship between electric field (E) and potential difference (V) between two points is given by:

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E = -dV/dx

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E = V/t

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E = kV

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E = V/d

Question 31

Which of the following materials has the highest electrical conductivity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Glass

Question 32

The magnetic force acting on a moving charged particle is:

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Perpendicular to both the velocity and the magnetic field.

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In the direction of the particle's velocity.

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Opposite to the direction of the particle's velocity.

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Parallel to the magnetic field.

Question 33

The inductance (L) of an inductor is related to the magnetic flux (ϕ) through it by:

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L = ϕ/I

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L = ϕI

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L = I/ϕ

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L = ϕ/t

Question 34

Which type of circuit has all its components connected end-to-end, with only one path for current to flow?

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Series circuit

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Parallel circuit

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Mixed circuit

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Resonant circuit

Question 35

The primary function of a transformer is to:

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Change the voltage and current in an AC circuit.

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Convert AC to DC.

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Increase the power in a circuit.

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Isolate circuits from each other.

Question 36

In electric motors, electromagnetism is utilized to:

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Convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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Generate electrical energy from mechanical energy.

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Control the flow of current in a circuit.

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Amplify electrical signals.

Question 37

Which of the following materials is NOT a good conductor of electricity?

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Rubber

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Silver

Question 38

The magnetic field around a straight current-carrying wire is:

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Circular and perpendicular to the wire

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Uniform in all directions

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Cylindrical and parallel to the wire

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Spherical and centred on the wire

Question 39

The speed of light in a material is:

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Less than the speed of light in vacuum

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Equal to the speed of light in vacuum

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Greater than the speed of light in vacuum

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Zero

Question 40

Which of the following devices converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)?

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Rectifier

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Transformer

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Capacitor

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Inductor

Question 41

At the interface between two different materials, which boundary condition applies to the electric field?

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The tangential component is continuous.

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The normal component is continuous.

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Both tangential and normal components are continuous.

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Neither tangential nor normal components are continuous.

Question 42

Which of the following is a defining property of electric fields?

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They can exert forces on charged particles

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They always form closed loops

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They can be completely shielded by conductors

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They exist independently of any charges

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of electromagnetic waves?

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They require a medium to propagate

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They travel at the speed of light in a vacuum

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They are transverse waves

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They can exhibit interference and diffraction

Question 44

According to Ohm's law, the current through a resistor is:

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Proportional to the resistance

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Inversely proportional to the voltage

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Equal to the voltage

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Independent of the voltage

Question 45

Capacitors are used to store:

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Electric charge

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Magnetic energy

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Electromagnetic waves

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Radioactive isotopes

Question 46

Magnetic flux is defined as:

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The amount of magnetic field passing through a surface

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The strength of the magnetic field on a surface

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The direction of the magnetic field on a surface

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The area of the surface

Question 47

The inductance of a coil is a measure of its ability to:

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Store magnetic energy

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Resist current flow

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Store electric charge

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Generate an electric field

Question 48

Which of the following is not a fundamental electromagnetic field quantity?

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Capacitance

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Electric field strength

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Magnetic flux density

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Current density

Question 49

Consider a circuit with a resistor and an inductor connected in series. What is the impedance of the circuit at resonance?

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Equal to the resistance

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Equal to the inductive reactance

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Equal to the difference between resistance and inductive reactance

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Equal to the sum of resistance and inductive reactance

Question 50

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 51

The magnetic field around a current-carrying wire is:

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Circular

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Linear

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Elliptical

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Parabolic

Question 52

What is the SI unit of electric potential?

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Volt

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Ampere

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Tesla

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Farad

Question 53

Which of the following is not a conductor of electricity?

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Plastic

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Silver

Question 54

As the voltage across a capacitor increases, what happens to the electric field within the capacitor?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Remains unchanged

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Reverses direction

Question 55

In a series circuit with a battery, resistor, and inductor, what happens to the current when the switch is closed?

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Gradually increases to a constant value

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Gradually decreases to a constant value

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Remains constant

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Oscillates sinusoidally

Question 56

What is the unit of magnetic flux?

Accepted Answer

Weber

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Tesla

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Ampere

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Volt

Question 57

What happens to the magnetic flux through a loop of wire when the magnetic field strength is increased?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Remains constant

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Reverses direction

Question 58

For a positively charged particle moving perpendicularly to a magnetic field, what is the direction of the magnetic force acting on it?

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Perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the particle's velocity.

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Parallel to the magnetic field.

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Antiparallel to the magnetic field.

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In the direction of the particle's velocity.

Question 59

Which material exhibits good electrical conductivity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Glass

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Wood

Question 60

Which component is NOT present in an electromagnetic wave?

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Sound wave

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Electric field

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Magnetic field

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Radio wave

Question 61

Calculate the resistance of a 10-ohm resistor connected in parallel with a 20-ohm resistor.

Accepted Answer

5 ohms

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10 ohms

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20 ohms

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40 ohms

Question 62

Identify the SI unit for magnetic flux density.

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Weber

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Henry

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Ampere

Question 63

In electromagnetism, define wave impedance and discuss its importance in applications like antenna design and signal transmission.

Accepted Answer

Wave impedance is the ratio of electric field strength to magnetic field strength, describing wave behavior at boundaries.

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Wave impedance is the resistance faced by electromagnetic waves in a medium.

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Wave impedance is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum.

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Wave impedance has no practical relevance in electromagnetism applications.

Question 64

The magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire is perpendicular to:

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The magnetic field

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The current

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The velocity of the wire

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The electric field