Electromagnetism Quizzes: Test Your Understanding of Electric and Magnetic Fields

Question 1

Which application of Gauss's law is used to calculate the electric field due to a spherically symmetric charge distribution?

Accepted Answer

Finding the electric field inside a uniformly charged sphere

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Calculating the electric field of a point charge

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Determining the electric field between two parallel plates

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Calculating the electric field of a dipole

Question 2

A positive charge, q, is released at rest in a uniform electric field, E. Ignoring gravity, the particle's acceleration, a, is:

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In the direction of the electric field lines, with a magnitude of qE.

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Zero, since the net force on a stationary charge is zero.

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Opposite to the direction of the electric field lines, with a magnitude of qE.

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Perpendicular to the direction of the electric field lines, with a magnitude of qE.

Question 3

Which Maxwell's equation describes the relationship between the change in magnetic flux and the curl of the electric field?

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Faraday's law of induction

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Gauss's law for magnetism

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Ampere's circuital law with Maxwell's addition

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Gauss's law for electric fields

Question 4

Which property is NOT a characteristic of electric fields?

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They can be entirely shielded by materials that conduct electricity.

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They are vector quantities, possessing both magnitude and direction.

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They exert force on electrically charged particles.

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They can be represented visually using lines of force that indicate their direction and strength.

Question 5

Gauss's law for electric fields states that the electric flux through a closed surface is directly proportional to what quantity?

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Enclosed electric charge

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Surface area

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Electric field strength

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Permittivity of free space

Question 6

Which equation is not one of Maxwell's equations?

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Ohm's law

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Gauss's law for electric fields

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Ampère's circuital law with Maxwell's addition

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Faraday's law of induction

Question 7

Which material is **not** a good conductor of electricity?

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Rubber

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Copper

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Silver

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Aluminum

Question 8

What is a characteristic of electric fields?

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They can exert a force on charged particles.

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They are non-conservative.

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They can store energy.

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They always point towards positive charges.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of Maxwell's original four equations describing electromagnetism?

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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 10

Which of the following materials is an insulator, meaning it does not conduct electricity well?

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Wood

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Copper

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Silver

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Aluminum

Question 11

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

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The net charge enclosed by the surface

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The surface area of the enclosure

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The magnitude of the electric field at any point on the surface

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The permittivity of the medium inside the closed surface

Question 12

Which of the following is a consequence of Ampère's law, but not Faraday's law of induction?

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Creation of a magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor

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Generation of electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor exposed to a changing magnetic field

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Production of electric current in a coil when a magnet is moved nearby

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Conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy in a generator

Question 13

Gauss's law is particularly useful for calculating the electric field of what type of charge distribution?

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Symmetric charge distributions

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Point charges only

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Any charge distribution

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Non-uniform charge distributions

Question 14

In a circuit containing a battery and a capacitor, what is the state of the capacitor after it has fully charged?

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The capacitor maintains a constant voltage equal to the battery's voltage.

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The capacitor continues to accumulate charge indefinitely.

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The capacitor undergoes continuous charging and discharging cycles.

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The capacitor releases all its stored charge immediately.

Question 15

According to Lenz's law, when a magnetic field changes, the induced current in a conductor flows in a direction that produces a:

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Magnetic field that opposes the change in magnetic flux.

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Magnetic field that supports the change in magnetic flux.

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Magnetic field that is perpendicular to the changing magnetic field.

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Magnetic field that is random and unpredictable.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of electromagnetism described by Maxwell's equations?

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Ohm's law

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Gauss's law for magnetism

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Gauss's law for electric fields

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Faraday's law of induction

Question 17

Which of the following characteristics accurately describes electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum and have a wavelength inversely proportional to their frequency.

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Electromagnetic waves require a medium to propagate and are longitudinal waves.

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Electromagnetic waves are produced by the acceleration of charged particles and have a constant frequency.

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Electromagnetic waves are non-mechanical and have a speed that depends on the medium they travel through.

Question 18

According to Lenz's law, in which direction does the induced current flow in a conductor exposed to a changing magnetic field?

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Opposite direction of the change in magnetic field

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Same direction as the change in magnetic field

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Perpendicular to the change in magnetic field

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Parallel to the change in magnetic field

Question 19

An electron travels at a constant speed perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. How does the magnetic field affect the electron's path?

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The electron travels in a circle.

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The electron continues moving in a straight line.

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The electron spirals inward toward the center of the magnetic field.

Question 20

Gauss's law states that the net electric flux through any closed surface is proportional to the net charge enclosed by the surface. What is the mathematical representation of Gauss's law?

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∮ E · dA = q/ε₀

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∮ B · dA = μ₀I

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V = Ed

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C = Q/V

Question 21

An equipotential surface is a surface where the electric potential is constant at every point. What is the shape of the equipotential surfaces around a point charge?

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Spheres

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Planes

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Cylinders

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Cones

Question 22

Capacitance refers to the ability of a device to store electrical energy. What is the standard unit of capacitance?

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Farad

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Coulomb

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Volt

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Ampere

Question 23

Ampère's law states that the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire is proportional to the current flowing through the wire. What is the mathematical equation of Ampère's law?

Accepted Answer

∮ B · dl = μ₀I

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∮ E · dA = q/ε₀

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V = Ed

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C = Q/V

Question 24

Faraday's law describes the electromotive force (EMF) induced in a conductor as the magnetic flux through the conductor changes. What is the mathematical representation of Faraday's law?

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ε = -dΦ/dt

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B = μ₀I

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V = IR

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C = Q/V

Question 25

Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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c = 3 x 10⁸ m/s

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v = fλ

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a = v²/r

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F = ma

Question 26

Which fundamental concept of electromagnetism describes the force field surrounding electrically charged particles?

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Electric field

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Gravity

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Quantum mechanics

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Thermodynamics

Question 27

Gauss's law establishes a relationship between the electric field and which physical quantity?

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Electric charge

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Magnetic field

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Electric current

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Electric potential

Question 28

Electric potential at a point can be defined as:

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The work done in moving a unit charge from infinity to that point

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The force acting on a unit charge at that point

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The electric field at that point

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The magnetic field at that point

Question 29

In the International System of Units (SI), the unit of capacitance is:

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Farad

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Tesla

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Henry

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Weber

Question 30

Ampère's law establishes a relationship between the magnetic field and:

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Electric current

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Electric charge

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Magnetic poles

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Electric potential

Question 31

Faraday's law describes the phenomenon where:

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A changing magnetic field induces an electromotive force (EMF)

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A changing electric field induces a magnetic force

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A changing electric potential induces a current

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A changing magnetic potential induces an electric current

Question 32

Electromagnetic waves are characterized by:

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Oscillating electric and magnetic fields

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Static electric and magnetic fields

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Moving electric charges

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Moving magnetic poles

Question 33

Which property is NOT characteristic of an electric field?

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Current density

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Magnitude

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Direction

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Charge density

Question 34

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

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Enclosed charge

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Potential difference across the surface

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Current flowing through the surface

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Resistance of the surface

Question 35

The electric potential at a point in space is defined as:

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The work done per unit charge in moving a charge from infinity to that point

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The force experienced by a unit charge at that point

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The potential energy of a unit charge at that point

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The electric field intensity at that point

Question 36

Which unit is used to measure capacitance?

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Farad

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Coulomb

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Volt

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Tesla

Question 37

Kirchhoff's voltage law states that the algebraic sum of the:

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Voltages across elements in a closed loop is zero

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Currents entering and leaving a junction is zero

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Powers consumed by elements in a closed loop is zero

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Resistances in a closed loop is zero

Question 38

Which material is known for its excellent electrical conductivity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Glass

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Wood

Question 39

The SI unit of magnetic flux is:

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Weber

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Tesla

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Volt

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Ampere

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

The charge enclosed by the surface

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The potential difference across the surface

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The capacitance of the surface

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The resistance of the surface

Question 41

The SI unit of electric potential is the:

Accepted Answer

Volt

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Coulomb

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Farad

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Ohm

Question 42

A capacitor is primarily characterized by its:

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Capacitance

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Resistance

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Inductance

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Impedance

Question 43

Ampère's law relates the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire to:

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The current

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The voltage

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The resistance

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The capacitance

Question 44

Faraday's law describes the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction, where:

Accepted Answer

A changing magnetic field induces an electromotive force (EMF)

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A changing electric field induces a magnetic field

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A changing electric potential induces a magnetic field

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A changing magnetic field induces an electric potential

Question 45

A solenoid is a:

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Coil of wire carrying an electric current that creates a magnetic field

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Magnet with a permanent magnetic field

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Capacitor that stores electric charge

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Resistor that limits electric current

Question 46

The Lorentz force is the force exerted on a moving charged particle in the presence of:

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Electric and magnetic fields

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Electric field only

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Magnetic field only

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Gravitational field

Question 47

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

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The total charge enclosed by the surface

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The area of the surface

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The electric field strength at the surface

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The potential difference across the surface

Question 48

Which of the following devices stores electrical energy in the form of an electric field?

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Inductor

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Battery

Question 49

Ampère's law relates the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire to:

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The current flowing through the wire

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The length of the wire

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The cross-sectional area of the wire

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The material of the wire

Question 50

The speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is:

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Equal to the speed of light

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Less than the speed of light

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Greater than the speed of light

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Dependent on the frequency of the wave

Question 51

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity because it has a low resistivity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 52

Which of the following is a unit of electric potential?

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Volt (V)

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Coulomb (C)

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Ampere (A)

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Tesla (T)

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

The total charge enclosed by the surface

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The potential difference between the surface and infinity

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The capacitance of the surface

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The current flowing through the surface

Question 54

The electric potential at a point is:

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The work done per unit charge to move a positive charge from infinity to that point

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The force per unit charge at that point

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The electric field strength at that point

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The capacitance of the point

Question 55

Ampère's law states that the total magnetic field strength around a closed loop is proportional to:

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The current flowing through the loop

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The voltage across the loop

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The resistance of the loop

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The capacitance of the loop

Question 56

Faraday's law states that the electromotive force (EMF) induced in a coil is:

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Equal to the negative rate of change of magnetic flux through the coil

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Proportional to the current flowing through the coil

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Dependent on the resistance of the coil

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Inversely proportional to the inductance of the coil

Question 57

Electromagnetic waves are:

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Transverse waves that consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields

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Longitudinal waves that consist of oscillating pressure and density

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Particles that carry electric charge

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Waves that can only travel through a vacuum

Question 58

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor?

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Temperature

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Plate separation

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Dielectric constant

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Plate area

Question 59

An electron moving in a uniform magnetic field experiences a force that is:

Accepted Answer

Perpendicular to both the velocity and magnetic field vectors

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Parallel to the magnetic field vector

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Parallel to the velocity vector

Question 60

Gauss's law for electric fields states that the net electric flux through any closed surface is proportional to:

Accepted Answer

The total charge enclosed by the surface

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The electric field strength at the surface

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The surface area

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The permittivity of the material inside the surface

Question 61

The magnetic field around a long, straight wire carrying a current is:

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Circular

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Elliptical

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Radial

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Zero

Question 62

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

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Rubber

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Gold

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Copper

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Silver

Question 63

Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction states that the electromotive force (emf) induced in a conductor is:

Accepted Answer

Equal to the negative rate of change of magnetic flux through the conductor

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Equal to the rate of change of electric flux through the conductor

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Proportional to the magnetic field strength

Question 64

An inductor is a device that stores energy in the form of:

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Magnetic field

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Gravitational field

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Electric field

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Kinetic energy