Electricity and Magnetism Learning Quizzes | Physics Year 12

Question 1

What is electric current?

Accepted Answer

Flow of charge

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Flow of protons

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Flow of energy

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Flow of voltage

Question 2

In an electric motor, what type of energy conversion occurs?

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Electrical energy to mechanical energy

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Gravitational energy to electrical energy

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Chemical energy to electrical energy

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Mechanical energy to electrical energy

Question 3

Which unit in the International System of Units (SI) measures electric current?

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Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

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Coulomb

Question 4

Which factor does NOT influence the resistance of a wire?

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Voltage applied to the wire

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Length of the wire

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Cross-sectional area of the wire

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Temperature of the wire

Question 5

In a simple AC circuit containing only a resistor, what is the phase difference between the voltage across the resistor and the current through the circuit?

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Voltage and current are in phase

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Voltage leads current by 90 degrees

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Current leads voltage by 90 degrees

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Phase difference depends on resistor value

Question 6

What is the total resistance in a series circuit?

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The sum of all individual resistances

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The largest individual resistance

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The smallest individual resistance

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Zero

Question 7

What is the main purpose of an electric motor?

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Change electrical energy into mechanical energy

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Change mechanical energy into electrical energy

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Change chemical energy into electrical energy

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Change light energy into electrical energy

Question 8

What is the main purpose of an electric motor?

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To change electrical energy into mechanical energy

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To change mechanical energy into electrical energy

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To change chemical energy into electrical energy

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT influence the resistance of a conductor?

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Shape

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Length

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Cross-sectional area

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Temperature

Question 10

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

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Copper

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Wood

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Glass

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Plastic

Question 11

How does the rate of change of current in an inductor affect the induced electromotive force (EMF)?

Accepted Answer

The induced EMF is directly proportional to the rate of change.

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The induced EMF is inversely proportional to the rate of change.

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The induced EMF is not related to the rate of change.

Question 12

Consider a simple series circuit with a resistor. If the resistance of the resistor is doubled, what will happen to the current flowing through it?

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The current will be halved.

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The current will remain unchanged.

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The current will be quadrupled.

Question 13

What is the root mean square (RMS) current in an AC circuit where the current is given by I = I0 sin(ωt)?

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I0/√2

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I0

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I0/2

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I0/4

Question 14

In a series electrical circuit, which quantity is the same for all components connected in the circuit?

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Current

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Voltage

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Resistance

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Power

Question 15

In a series electrical circuit, what happens to the current when a resistor is added?

Accepted Answer

The current decreases.

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The current remains unchanged.

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The current increases.

Question 16

In a series circuit, why is the current through each component identical?

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There's only one current path.

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Components are connected in a loop.

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Voltage across each component is equal.

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Resistance of each component is identical.

Question 17

When an ammeter is moved from a series connection to a parallel connection with a resistor in a circuit, what will happen to the ammeter's reading?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Stays the same

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Becomes zero

Question 18

In a parallel circuit, the total current flowing through the circuit is:

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The sum of the branch currents

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The same as the smallest branch current

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The same as the largest branch current

Question 19

Who is widely known as the 'pioneer of electricity'?

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Benjamin Franklin

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Isaac Newton

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James Clerk Maxwell

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Michael Faraday

Question 20

Electricity generation and consumption pose complex ethical and environmental challenges. Which statement best reflects these complexities?

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Addressing the ethical and environmental challenges of electricity generation requires a comprehensive approach involving innovation, policy changes, and societal shifts.

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Renewable energy sources always have lower environmental impacts than fossil fuels.

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The ethical implications of electricity generation only relate to direct effects on human health.

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Technological advancements will likely reduce global electricity demand significantly in the coming decades.

Question 21

Which scientist played a pivotal role in establishing the fundamental laws of electromagnetism?

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James Clerk Maxwell

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

Question 22

An inductor is connected to an AC voltage source. How does its inductance affect the current flow through and voltage drop across the inductor?

Accepted Answer

Inductance opposes changes in current, causing the current to lag behind the voltage.

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Inductance increases the current flow at high frequencies.

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Inductance reduces the voltage drop across the inductor.

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Inductance has no effect on the current flow or voltage drop in AC circuits.

Question 23

Identify the material that exhibits magnetic properties.

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Iron

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Aluminium

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Copper

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Paper

Question 24

Consider two parallel current-carrying wires. The force between them is:

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Attractive if the currents are in the same direction, repulsive if they are in opposite directions

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Repulsive if the currents are in the same direction, attractive if they are in opposite directions

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Zero if the currents are in the same direction, non-zero if they are in opposite directions

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Zero

Question 25

The unit used to measure magnetic flux is:

Accepted Answer

Weber

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Tesla

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Ampere

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Gauss

Question 26

What is the primary function of a transformer?

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To change the voltage of an AC supply

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To change the frequency of an AC supply

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To convert AC to DC

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To convert DC to AC

Question 27

In an AC circuit, the power factor is defined as the ratio of:

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True power to apparent power

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Apparent power to true power

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Reactive power to true power

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True power to reactive power

Question 28

In a series circuit with a battery and three identical resistors, what happens to the current flowing through the circuit if the battery voltage is reduced?

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The current decreases.

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The current increases.

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The current stays the same.

Question 29

What physical quantity is represented by the electric potential at a point?

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Electric potential energy per unit charge

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Electric field strength

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Electric charge

Question 30

The potential difference (voltage) across a resistor is:

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Proportional to current

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Inversely proportional to current

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Independent of current

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Equal to current

Question 31

The standard unit of magnetic field strength is:

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Volt

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Ampere

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Coulomb

Question 32

The energy stored in a capacitor is directly proportional to:

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Capacitance and voltage squared

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Capacitance and current squared

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Inductance and voltage squared

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Inductance and current squared

Question 33

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

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Copper

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor?

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Velocity of the conductor

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Current

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Magnetic field strength

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Length of the conductor

Question 35

The direction of magnetic field lines around a bar magnet can be determined using:

Accepted Answer

Right-hand rule

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Left-hand rule

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Gauss's law

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Fleming's left-hand rule

Question 36

A coil has inductance L. If the current I in the coil is doubled, how will the energy stored within it change?

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Energy stored is quadrupled

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Energy stored is halved

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Energy stored remains the same

Question 37

Which of the following statements about the environmental impact of electricity generation is accurate?

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The environmental impact of electricity generation should be a key factor in energy decision-making.

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All electricity generation methods have zero environmental impact.

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Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, have no negative environmental impact.

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Electricity generation has no ethical implications.

Question 38

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

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Electrostatic discharge

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Electric generator

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Transformer

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Electric motor

Question 39

The unit of measurement for electric field strength is:

Accepted Answer

Volt per metre

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Ampere

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Coulomb

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Weber

Question 40

Energy is stored in a capacitor in the form of:

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Electric field

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Magnetic field

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Electromagnetic field

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Kinetic energy

Question 41

Which factor does NOT affect the inductance of a coil?

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Resistance of the wire

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Number of turns

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Type of core material

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Length of the coil

Question 42

Ohm's law states that the potential difference across a resistor is:

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Proportional to the current flowing through it

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Independent of the current flowing through it

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Inversely proportional to the current flowing through it

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Equal to the current flowing through it

Question 43

The force experienced by a moving charge in a magnetic field is known as:

Accepted Answer

Magnetic force

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Electric force

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

Question 44

Lenz's law provides the rule for determining the direction of:

Accepted Answer

Induced current in a coil

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Magnetic field around a current-carrying wire

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Force on a moving charge in a magnetic field

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Potential difference across a resistor

Question 45

In a series RLC circuit, how does the impedance vary as the frequency of the AC circuit increases?

Accepted Answer

Impedance increases with increasing frequency.

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Impedance decreases with increasing frequency.

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Impedance remains constant as frequency changes.

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The effect of frequency on impedance is negligible.

Question 46

Which of the following materials is most likely an insulator of electricity?

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Rubber

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Copper

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Gold

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Silver

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

Transistors

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Electric motors

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Generators

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Transformers

Question 48

The SI unit of electric current is the:

Accepted Answer

Ampere (A)

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Volt (V)

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Ohm (Ω)

Question 49

A positive charge placed in a magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity will experience a force in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the velocity

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Parallel to the magnetic field

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Parallel to its velocity

Question 50

Which of the following materials is a good electrical insulator?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

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Copper

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Graphite

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Salt water

Question 51

An application of electromagnetic induction is the:

Accepted Answer

Electric generator

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Transistor

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Capacitor

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Resistor

Question 52

The resistance of a wire depends on its:

Accepted Answer

Length, cross-sectional area, and material

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Voltage, current, and temperature

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Frequency, wavelength, and amplitude

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Capacitance, inductance, and magnetic field

Question 53

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

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Inversely proportional to the distance from the wire

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Independent of the distance from the wire

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Proportional to the square of the distance from the wire

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Directly proportional to the distance from the wire

Question 54

A defining characteristic of a solenoid is its:

Accepted Answer

Uniform magnetic field within its core

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Low inductance

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High resistance

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Strong magnetic field outside its core

Question 55

The SI unit for potential difference, which measures the electrical force per unit charge, is:

Accepted Answer

Volt

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Ampere

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Coulomb

Question 56

An electron moving in a magnetic field experiences a force described by:

Accepted Answer

The Lorentz force

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Gravitational force

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Drag force

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Centripetal force

Question 57

Which of the following materials is an excellent conductor of electricity, allowing for the easy flow of charge carriers?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 58

The strength of an electric field is primarily determined by:

Accepted Answer

The magnitude of the electric charge and its distance from the point of observation

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Temperature and pressure

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Velocity and mass

Question 59

A capacitor's ability to store energy stems from:

Accepted Answer

The electric field generated between its plates

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Mechanical energy

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Gravitational field

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Magnetic field

Question 60

Select the type of magnetic material that exhibits strong magnetic properties, easily becoming magnetized:

Accepted Answer

Ferromagnetic

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Dielectric

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Insulator

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Conductor

Question 61

The magnetic field pattern generated around a current-carrying wire is:

Accepted Answer

Circular, with the direction given by the right-hand rule

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Linear

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Elliptical

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Triangular

Question 62

The SI unit of magnetic flux density, representing the strength of a magnetic field, is:

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Gauss

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Ampere

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Weber

Question 63

A transformer's primary purpose is:

Accepted Answer

To change the voltage level of an alternating current while maintaining power

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Amplify current

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Reduce resistance

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Store energy

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a property of electric fields?

Accepted Answer

They cannot perform work

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They exert forces on charges

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They have direction

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They are conservative