Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Describe the fundamental differences in energy storage mechanisms between inductors and capacitors.

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Inductors store energy in a magnetic field, while capacitors store energy in an electric field.

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Both inductors and capacitors store energy in magnetic fields.

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Both inductors and capacitors store energy in electric fields.

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Inductors store energy by increasing current, while capacitors store energy by increasing voltage.

Question 2

Which of the following materials exhibits diamagnetic properties?

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Copper

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Iron

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Nickel

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Gold

Question 3

A current-carrying wire oriented perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field experiences a force. What is the direction of this force?

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Perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the current

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In the direction of the magnetic field

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Opposite to the direction of the magnetic field

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Parallel to the direction of the current

Question 4

Transformers play a crucial role in electrical systems. What is the primary function of a transformer?

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To transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another while isolating them

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To convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

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To store electrical energy in a magnetic field

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To amplify electrical signals

Question 5

Magnetic susceptibility is a key parameter that characterizes a material's response to an applied magnetic field. What does the magnetic susceptibility of a material primarily indicate?

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Its ability to be magnetized

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Its ability to conduct electricity

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Its ability to store magnetic energy

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Its ability to resist magnetic fields

Question 6

Diamagnetism is a form of magnetism exhibited by certain materials. Which of the following materials is considered diamagnetic?

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Aluminum

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Iron

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Steel

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Copper

Question 7

A transformer has 500 turns in its primary coil and 1000 turns in its secondary coil. If the primary coil is connected to a 120 Volt AC source, what voltage will be across the secondary coil?

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240 Volts

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60 Volts

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120 Volts

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480 Volts

Question 8

Which of the following materials is NOT magnetic?

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Copper

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Iron

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Steel

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Nickel

Question 9

A moving magnet induces an EMF in a coil nearby. If the magnet is moved faster, what will happen to the induced EMF?

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It will increase.

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It will decrease.

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It will remain the same.

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It will reverse direction.

Question 10

A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Which of the following is the fundamental principle behind the operation of a generator?

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Faraday's law of induction

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Ampère's law

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Gauss's law

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Coulomb's law

Question 11

A transformer is used to step up the voltage from 120 Volts to 240 Volts. If the primary coil has 500 turns, how many turns must the secondary coil have?

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1000

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250

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500

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2000

Question 12

The magnetic field around a current-carrying wire is:

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Circular

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Straight

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Elliptical

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Parabolic

Question 13

Faraday's law of induction relates the change in magnetic flux to:

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Induced electromotive force (EMF)

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Magnetic force

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Current density

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Resistance

Question 14

A transformer operates based on the principle of:

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Electromagnetic induction

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Capacitance

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Inductance

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Resistance

Question 15

Which of the following is a unit of magnetic field strength?

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Tesla

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Weber

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Henry

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Farad

Question 16

Inductance of a coil is NOT affected by:

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Resistance of the wire

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Number of turns

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Coil geometry

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Core material

Question 17

The induced electric field in a conductor is:

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Perpendicular to the magnetic field

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Parallel to the magnetic field

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Anti-parallel to the magnetic field

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In a random direction

Question 18

Which of the following materials is not strongly magnetic?

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Copper

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Iron

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Cobalt

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Nickel

Question 19

The direction of the magnetic force on a positively charged particle moving in a magnetic field is given by:

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The cross product of the particle's velocity and the magnetic field

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The dot product of the particle's velocity and the magnetic field

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The parallel component of the particle's velocity to the magnetic field

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The perpendicular component of the particle's velocity to the magnetic field

Question 20

The magnetic field of a solenoid is characterized by being:

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Uniform inside and zero outside

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Non-uniform inside and zero outside

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Uniform outside and zero inside

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Non-uniform outside and zero inside

Question 21

A charged particle moving perpendicular to a magnetic field experiences a force that is:

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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 22

Faraday's law of induction states that the induced electromotive force in a conductor is directly proportional to:

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The time rate of change of magnetic flux

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The area enclosed by the conductor

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The resistance of the conductor

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The current flowing through the conductor

Question 23

The SI unit of magnetic flux density is:

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Tesla

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Weber

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Ampere

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Volt

Question 24

The direction of the induced current in a conductor is determined by:

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Lenz's law

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Kirchhoff's voltage law

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Ohm's law

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Faraday's law

Question 25

A coil of wire is placed in a time-varying magnetic field. The induced current in the coil will be:

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Alternating current (AC)

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Direct current (DC)

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Zero

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Random

Question 26

The inductance of a coil of wire is measured in:

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Henrys

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Farads

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Ohms

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Volts

Question 27

Which of the following materials is classified as a ferromagnetic material?

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Wood

Question 28

A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another by means of:

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Mutual inductance

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Self-inductance

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Capacitance

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Resistance

Question 29

A positively charged particle moves at right angles to a magnetic field. The direction of the magnetic force on the particle 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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Zero.

Question 30

The direction of the induced electric field **E** due to a changing magnetic field **B** is:

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Perpendicular to **B**.

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Parallel to **B**.

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Antiparallel to **B**.

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Along a radius from the center of the field.

Question 31

The unit of magnetic flux is the:

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Weber.

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Tesla.

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Ampere.

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Coulomb.

Question 32

Faraday's law of induction states that the magnitude of the induced electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor is directly proportional to:

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The rate of change of magnetic flux through the conductor

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The magnetic field strength

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The length of the conductor

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The current flowing through the conductor

Question 33

The magnetic field strength around a long, straight wire carrying a current is directly proportional to:

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The current flowing through the wire

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The distance from the wire

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The length of the wire

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The material of the wire

Question 34

Inductance is a measure of the ability of a coil to store magnetic energy. It is defined as the ratio of:

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Magnetic flux linkage to the current flowing through the coil

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Current flowing through the coil to the magnetic flux linkage

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Voltage applied across the coil to the current flowing through the coil

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Resistance of the coil to the current flowing through the coil

Question 35

The magnetic moment of a current loop is a measure of its tendency to align with an external magnetic field. It is directly proportional to:

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The current flowing through the loop and the area of the loop

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The current flowing through the loop

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The area of the loop

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The material of the loop

Question 36

Diamagnetic materials are characterized by:

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A negative magnetic susceptibility

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A positive magnetic susceptibility

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A zero magnetic susceptibility

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A high permeability

Question 37

Inside an air-filled solenoid, what is the direction of the magnetic field?

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Parallel to the axis of the solenoid

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Perpendicular to the axis of the solenoid

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Circular around the axis of the solenoid

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Depends on the direction of the current

Question 38

Which material is typically used to construct the core of an electromagnet?

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Wood

Question 39

What is the relationship between the magnetic field B and the current I flowing through a long straight wire?

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B ∝ I

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B ∝ 1/I

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B ∝ I^2

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B ∝ 1/I^2

Question 40

What is the force per unit length between two parallel current-carrying wires?

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F = μ₀I₁I₂/2πd

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F = μ₀I₁I₂/4πd

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F = μ₀I₁I₂d/2π

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F = μ₀I₁I₂d/4π

Question 41

What is the unit of magnetic flux?

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Weber

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Tesla

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Henries

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Farads

Question 42

Transformers operate on the principle of:

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Magnetic induction

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Electrostatic attraction

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Chemical energy conversion

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Mechanical motion

Question 43

Laminated cores are used in transformers to:

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Reduce eddy currents

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Increase magnetic flux

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Increase efficiency

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Lower the turns ratio

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a type of magnetic field sensor?

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Capacitive sensor

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Hall effect sensor

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Magnetoresistive sensor

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Inductive sensor

Question 45

What is the direction of the magnetic force on a positive charge moving in a magnetic field?

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Perpendicular to the magnetic field and the charge's velocity

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Parallel to the magnetic field

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Antiparallel to the magnetic field

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Perpendicular to the magnetic field and parallel to the charge's velocity

Question 46

What is the SI unit of magnetic flux?

Accepted Answer

Weber

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Tesla

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Ampere

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Volt

Question 47

What is the direction of the induced electric field due to a changing magnetic field?

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Perpendicular to the magnetic field and the gradient of the field

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Parallel to the magnetic field

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Antiparallel to the magnetic field

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Perpendicular to the magnetic field and parallel to the gradient of the field

Question 48

What type of magnetic field does an electron moving in a circular path create?

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A magnetic dipole field

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A uniform magnetic field

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A non-uniform magnetic field

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Zero

Question 49

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

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Uniform in magnitude and parallel to the current.

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Uniform in magnitude and perpendicular to the current.

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Non-uniform in magnitude and parallel to the current.

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Non-uniform in magnitude and perpendicular to the current.

Question 50

Faraday's law of induction states that:

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The electromotive force (EMF) induced in a circuit is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit.

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The EMF induced in a circuit is proportional to the magnetic field strength.

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The EMF induced in a circuit is proportional to the current flowing through the circuit.

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The EMF induced in a circuit is proportional to the resistance of the circuit.

Question 51

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

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Capacitors

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Electric generators

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Electric motors

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Transformers