Electromagnetic Induction: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Sixth Form Physics

Question 1

Which factor does NOT affect the magnitude of the induced electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor?

Accepted Answer

Resistance of the conductor

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Area of the conductor perpendicular to the magnetic field

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Magnetic field strength

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Rate of change of magnetic flux through the conductor

Question 2

According to Faraday's law, the magnitude of the induced EMF is directly proportional to:

Accepted Answer

The rate of change of magnetic flux

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The magnetic field strength

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The area of the coil

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The number of turns in the coil

Question 3

Lenz's law determines:

Accepted Answer

The direction of the induced current

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The magnitude of the induced current

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The energy stored in the magnetic field

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The resistance of the conductor

Question 4

Which of the following factors will NOT affect the magnitude of the induced EMF?

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The temperature of the coil

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The strength of the magnetic field

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The rate of change of magnetic flux

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The orientation of the coil perpendicular to the magnetic field

Question 5

Which of the following devices operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction?

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Transformer

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Battery

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Capacitor

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Resistor

Question 6

A changing magnetic field can induce an electric field. The direction of the induced electric field is:

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Perpendicular to the magnetic field

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Parallel to the magnetic field

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Antiparallel to the magnetic field

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In the same direction as the magnetic field

Question 7

How does increasing the number of turns in a coil affect the induced EMF?

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Increases the EMF

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Decreases the EMF

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Does not affect the EMF

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Reverses the direction of the EMF

Question 8

Which of the following materials is NOT suitable for use as a core in an inductor?

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Copper

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Iron

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Steel

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Nickel

Question 9

The purpose of a laminated core in a transformer is to:

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Reduce eddy currents

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Increase the magnetic field strength

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Improve insulation

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Reduce hysteresis losses

Question 10

What is the SI unit of electromotive force (EMF)?

Accepted Answer

Volt

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Tesla

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Weber

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Ampere

Question 11

Lenz's law states that:

Accepted Answer

The direction of the induced current opposes the change in magnetic flux

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The magnitude of the induced current is proportional to the magnetic field strength

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The induced current flows in the same direction as the changing magnetic field

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The induced electromotive force is equal to the change in magnetic flux

Question 12

Which of the following is **NOT a factor** that influences the magnitude of the induced electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor?

Accepted Answer

Voltage of the power supply

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Rate of change of magnetic flux

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Number of turns in the coil

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Area of the coil

Question 13

What is the **primary purpose of a transformer**?

Accepted Answer

Transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another while changing the voltage and current levels

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Increase voltage and decrease current

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Decrease voltage and increase current

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Store electrical energy

Question 14

Which material is typically used to make the core of a transformer?

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminium

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Plastic

Question 15

How is the efficiency of a transformer defined?

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Ratio of the output power to the input power

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Ratio of the input power to the output power

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Difference between the input power and the output power

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Sum of the input power and the output power

Question 16

Faraday's law states that the emf induced in a circuit is:

Accepted Answer

Proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit.

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Inversely proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit.

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Independent of the rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit.

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Proportional to the magnetic flux through the circuit.

Question 17

Lenz's law describes:

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The direction of the induced current in a circuit.

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The magnitude of the induced current in a circuit.

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The generation of electromotive force in a circuit.

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The relationship between magnetic fields and electric currents.

Question 18

When a changing magnetic field is applied to a stationary coil of wire, what will be observed?

Accepted Answer

Both an electric current and a voltage will be induced in the coil.

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An electric current will be induced in the coil.

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A voltage will be induced across the coil.

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Neither an electric current nor a voltage will be induced in the coil.

Question 19

According to Faraday's law, how does the rate of change of magnetic flux affect the induced electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

The EMF is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux.

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The EMF is inversely proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux.

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The EMF is independent of the rate of change of magnetic flux.

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The EMF is only induced if the magnetic flux is constant.

Question 20

Which device operates based on the principle of electromagnetic induction?

Accepted Answer

Transformer

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Resistor

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Capacitor

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Diode

Question 21

Lenz's law states that the direction of the induced current in a circuit is such that it:

Accepted Answer

Opposes the change in magnetic flux

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Enhances the change in magnetic flux

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Is perpendicular to the plane of the circuit

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Depends on the direction of the applied current

Question 22

A metal rod is moved with a constant velocity through a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to its length. What will occur as a result?

Accepted Answer

Both an EMF and a current will be induced in the rod

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An EMF will be induced in the rod

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A current will flow through the rod

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The rod will experience a magnetic force

Question 23

What is the primary function of a transformer?

Accepted Answer

To change the voltage of an AC signal

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To change the frequency of an AC signal

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To convert AC to DC

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To convert DC to AC

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Rate of change of magnetic flux

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Magnetic field strength

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Cross-sectional area of the conductor

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Velocity of the conductor in the magnetic field

Question 25

Which of the following materials is NOT suitable for use as a core in an electromagnet?

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Copper

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Iron

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Cobalt

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Nickel

Question 26

An electric motor converts electrical energy into:

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Mechanical energy

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Thermal energy

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Chemical energy

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Light energy

Question 27

Which of the following factors would DECREASE the magnetic field strength of an electromagnet?

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Increasing the length of the coil

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Increasing the current in the coil

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Increasing the number of turns in the coil

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Using a ferromagnetic core

Question 28

According to Faraday's law, the magnitude of the electromotive force (emf) induced in a conductor is directly proportional to the:

Accepted Answer

Time rate of change of magnetic flux

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Change in magnetic flux

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Area of the conductor

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Strength of the magnetic field

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the direction of the induced current, as described by Lenz's law?

Accepted Answer

The resistance of the conductor

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The direction of the magnetic field

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The direction of the change in magnetic flux

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The presence of nearby materials

Question 30

A conducting rod is moved perpendicularly to a magnetic field, causing an emf to be induced in the rod. If the rod is moved faster, the magnitude of the induced emf will:

Accepted Answer

Increase

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Decrease

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Remain the same

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Change direction

Question 31

The unit of electromotive force (emf) in the International System of Units (SI) is the:

Accepted Answer

Volt

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Ohm

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Weber

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Tesla

Question 32

A transformer is a device that can change the:

Accepted Answer

Voltage and current of an AC circuit

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Frequency of an AC circuit

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Power of an AC circuit

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Type of current in a circuit

Question 33

A coil of wire is connected to a voltmeter. If a magnet is inserted into the coil, the voltmeter will indicate:

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An increase in voltage

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A decrease in voltage

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No change in voltage

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A change in voltage that depends on the direction of the magnet

Question 34

How does an iron core enhance an inductor's energy storage capacity? Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of using an iron core.

Accepted Answer

An iron core strengthens the magnetic field, increasing inductance and energy storage, but causes energy loss due to hysteresis.

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An iron core weakens the magnetic field, reducing inductance and energy storage.

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An iron core has no effect on inductance or energy storage.

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An iron core only affects inductance, not energy storage.

Question 35

According to Faraday's law, the magnitude of the induced EMF is directly proportional to the:

Accepted Answer

Rate of change of magnetic flux through the coil

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Magnitude of the magnetic field

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Area of the coil perpendicular to the magnetic field

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Resistance of the coil

Question 36

Consider a coil of wire placed in a changing magnetic field. If the number of turns in the coil is increased, what happens to the induced EMF?

Accepted Answer

Increases

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Decreases

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Remains the same

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Cannot be determined without knowing other factors

Question 37

The SI unit of magnetic flux is the:

Accepted Answer

Weber

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Tesla

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Henry

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Ampere

Question 38

When a metal rod is moved perpendicular to a magnetic field, what force causes the electrons in the rod to move?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic force

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Electric force

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Gravitational force

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No force

Question 39

The relationship between the magnetic flux linking a coil and the current flowing through it is described by:

Accepted Answer

Faraday's law

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Ohm's law

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Lenz's law

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Ampere's law

Question 40

A solenoid is connected to a battery. What happens to the magnetic field inside the solenoid when the switch is closed?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Reverses direction

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Remains the same

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

Rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit

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Magnetic field intensity

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Magnetic permeability of the medium

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Area of the current-carrying loop

Question 42

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the direction of the induced current, as described by Lenz's law?

Accepted Answer

Material of the conductor

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Change in magnetic flux

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Direction of the magnetic field

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Shape of the current-carrying loop

Question 43

Which of the following devices utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction?

Accepted Answer

Transformer

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Capacitor

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Transistor

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Resistor

Question 44

The core of an inductor is typically made from:

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Wood

Question 45

According to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, what phenomenon occurs when a magnetic field changes?

Accepted Answer

An electromotive force (EMF) is induced in a conductor.

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A magnetic field is induced in a space.

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A current is induced in a conductor.

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An electric field is induced in a conductor.

Question 46

Based on Lenz's law, in which direction does the induced current flow?

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Opposite to the direction of the changing magnetic field.

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In the same direction as the changing magnetic field.

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Perpendicular to the plane of the changing magnetic field.

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Independent of the direction of the changing magnetic field.

Question 47

When a conductor moves perpendicular to a magnetic field, what forces act on it?

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An induced EMF and a magnetic force.

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Only an induced EMF.

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Only a magnetic force.

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Neither an induced EMF nor a magnetic force.

Question 48

In an experiment, a magnet is moved towards and then away from a coil connected to a galvanometer. What pattern of deflection will the galvanometer show?

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A momentary deflection in one direction and then in the opposite direction.

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A continuous deflection in one direction.

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No deflection.

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An oscillatory deflection.

Question 49

Describe the shape of the magnetic field generated by a current-carrying wire.

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Circular

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Radial

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Linear

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Elliptical

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the magnitude of the induced electromotive force (EMF)?

Accepted Answer

Resistance of the circuit

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Rate of change of magnetic flux

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Strength of the magnetic field

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Area of the coil perpendicular to the field

Question 51

What is the primary function of a transformer?

Accepted Answer

Increase or decrease voltage

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Increase or decrease current

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Convert AC to DC

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Generate magnetic fields

Question 52

A current-carrying wire is placed in a magnetic field. The force experienced by the wire is:

Accepted Answer

Perpendicular to the magnetic field

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Parallel to the magnetic field

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Opposite to the magnetic field

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Zero

Question 53

According to Faraday's law, the EMF induced is:

Accepted Answer

Proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux

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Proportional to the strength of the magnetic field

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Equal to the product of the current and the resistance

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Opposite in direction to the applied magnetic field

Question 54

According to Lenz's law, the direction of the induced current is:

Accepted Answer

To oppose the change in magnetic flux

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To enhance the change in magnetic flux

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Perpendicular to the change in magnetic flux

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Parallel to the change in magnetic flux

Question 55

A coil of wire is placed in a changing magnetic field. Which of the following will NOT induce an EMF in the coil?

Accepted Answer

The coil is moving parallel to the magnetic field

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The coil is stationary and the magnetic field is increasing

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The coil is moving perpendicular to the magnetic field and the magnetic field is decreasing

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The magnetic field is oscillating

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a practical application of electromagnetic induction?

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Nuclear reactors

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Electric motors

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Generators

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Transformers

Question 57

Which of the following materials has the highest permeability?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Air

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Wood

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Copper

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

Have mass

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Can travel through a vacuum

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Are transverse waves

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Have a frequency

Question 59

What is the SI unit of magnetic flux density?

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Weber

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Ampere

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Volt

Question 60

Which of the following statements describes Lenz's law?

Accepted Answer

The direction of the induced current opposes the change in magnetic flux

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The direction of the induced current reinforces the change in magnetic flux

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The magnitude of the induced current is proportional to the change in magnetic flux

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The polarity of the induced current depends on the direction of the change in magnetic flux

Question 61

Which factor does NOT influence the magnitude of the induced EMF?

Accepted Answer

Type of material in the coil

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Rate of change of magnetic flux

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Area of the coil

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Number of turns in the coil

Question 62

An electric generator converts:

Accepted Answer

Mechanical energy into electrical energy

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Electrical energy into mechanical energy

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Thermal energy into electrical energy

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Electrical energy into thermal energy

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT an application of electromagnetic induction?

Accepted Answer

Solar cells

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Transformers

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Electric motors

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Loudspeakers

Question 64

A transformer primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Change the voltage of an AC current

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Convert AC current to DC current

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Increase the power of an electrical signal

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Reduce the frequency of an AC current