Magnetic Fields: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Physics Students

Question 1

According to Ampere's law, the magnetic field strength around a current-carrying wire is directly proportional 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 distance from the wire

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The cross-sectional area of the wire

Question 2

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

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

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Parallel to both the particle's velocity and the magnetic field

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In the same direction as the particle's velocity

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Opposite to the particle's velocity

Question 3

Electromagnetic induction refers to the process of generating:

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An electric current from a changing magnetic field

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A magnetic field from a changing electric current

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An electric field from a changing electric current

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A magnetic field from a changing magnetic field

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an application of magnetic fields?

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Solar cells

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Electric motors

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Particle accelerators

Question 5

The magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire form:

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Concentric circles

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Straight lines

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Hyperbolas

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Parabolas

Question 6

The magnetic permeability (μ) of a material measures its:

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Ability to be magnetized

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Ability to conduct electric current

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Ability to resist magnetic fields

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Ability to store magnetic energy

Question 7

A paramagnetic material has a:

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Positive magnetic susceptibility

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Negative magnetic susceptibility

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Zero magnetic susceptibility

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Infinite magnetic susceptibility

Question 8

Arrange these materials in order of increasing magnetic susceptibility: diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic.

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Diamagnetic < Paramagnetic < Ferromagnetic

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Paramagnetic < Ferromagnetic < Diamagnetic

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Diamagnetic < Ferromagnetic < Paramagnetic

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Ferromagnetic < Paramagnetic < Diamagnetic

Question 9

According to Ampere's law, the magnetic field strength around a current-carrying wire is directly proportional 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 distance from the wire

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The cross-sectional area of the wire

Question 10

A coil of wire carrying a current acts like a:

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Electromagnet

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Bar magnet

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Resistor

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Capacitor

Question 11

The electric field induced by a changing magnetic field is described by:

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Faraday's Law

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Ampere's Law

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Lenz's Law

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Gauss's Law

Question 12

Which unit is used to measure magnetic flux?

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Weber

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Tesla

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Gauss

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Coulomb

Question 13

Transformers transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another through:

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Mutual induction

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Self-induction

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Electromagnetic induction

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Capacitive coupling

Question 14

A charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field experiences:

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Circular motion

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Helical motion

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Parabolic motion

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No motion

Question 15

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) utilizes:

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Strong magnetic fields and radio waves

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X-rays and contrast dyes

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Ultrasound waves and dyes

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Nuclear radiation and isotopes

Question 16

To design an electric motor that efficiently converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, which factors should be optimized?

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Create both a strong magnetic field and induce a large current in the coil.

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Minimize magnetic field strength and maximize current flow.

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Use a low-resistance coil and a weak magnetic field.

Question 17

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

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Tesla

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Weber

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Ampere

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Gauss

Question 18

Ampere's law states that the line integral of the magnetic field around a closed loop is equal to:

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The total current passing through the loop

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The total charge enclosed by the loop

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The emf induced in the loop

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The magnetic flux through the loop

Question 19

A solenoid is a coil of wire that acts like a magnet. The magnetic field inside a solenoid is:

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Uniform throughout the solenoid

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Stronger at the ends than in the center

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Weaker at the ends than in the center

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Zero

Question 20

Which of the following materials exhibits diamagnetism?

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Aluminum

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Iron

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Cobalt

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Copper

Question 21

The force exerted by a magnetic field on a moving charged particle is:

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Always perpendicular to both the field and the particle's velocity

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Always parallel to both the field and the particle's velocity

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Perpendicular to the field

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Parallel to the field

Question 22

The magnetic field created by a current-carrying circular loop is:

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Like that of a dipole

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Like that of a bar magnet

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Like that of a solenoid

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Zero

Question 23

A transformer is a device that uses magnetic induction to:

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Increase or decrease voltage

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Increase or decrease current

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Invert AC voltage

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Rectify AC voltage

Question 24

According to Ampere's law, the magnetic field strength around a current-carrying wire is:

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Directly proportional to the current

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Inversely proportional to the length of the wire

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Inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the wire

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Independent of the direction of the current

Question 25

A solenoid is a coil of wire that creates a uniform magnetic field when a current passes through it. The direction of the magnetic field is:

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Parallel to the axis of the coil

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Perpendicular to the axis of the coil

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Non-uniform and parallel to the axis of the coil

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Non-uniform and perpendicular to the axis of the coil

Question 26

When a changing magnetic field is applied across a conductor, an electric field is induced in the conductor. This phenomenon is known as:

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Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction

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Lenz's law

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Ampere's law

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Gauss's law for magnetism

Question 27

The magnetic force experienced by a moving charge in a magnetic 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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Zero

Question 28

The SI unit of magnetic flux density is the:

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Tesla

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Weber

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Ampere

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Gauss

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT an application of magnetic fields?

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Solar panels

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Electric motors

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Loudspeakers

Question 30

The permeability of a material is a measure of its:

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Ability to support magnetic flux

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Ability to resist magnetic flux

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Ability to amplify magnetic flux

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Ability to generate magnetic flux

Question 31

What are the primary factors that determine the strength and shape of magnetic fields generated by solenoids?

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Number of turns in the solenoid, current flowing through it, and length of the solenoid

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Only the number of turns in the solenoid

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Only the current flowing through the solenoid

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Only the length of the solenoid

Question 32

In Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), how do strong magnetic fields contribute to the generation of high-resolution images used for medical diagnostics?

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Align protons within the body, enabling clear visualization of internal structures.

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Penetrate the body using X-rays to create diagnostic images.

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MRI is exclusively used for brain imaging and cannot be applied to other body parts.

Question 33

Which formula gives the magnitude of the magnetic field generated by a current-carrying wire, with μ0 representing the vacuum permeability, I as the current, and r as the distance from the wire?

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B = μ0I/4πr

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B = μ0I/2πr

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B = μ0Iπ/4r

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B = μ0I/8πr

Question 34

According to Ampere's law, the line integral of magnetic field around a closed loop is equivalent to:

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Total current passing through the enclosed surface

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Net charge contained within the bounded surface

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Potential energy stored within the enclosed magnetic field

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Kinetic energy of charges moving along the path

Question 35

The magnetic field within a solenoid, approximated as an infinitely long current-carrying wire coil, exhibits which characteristic?

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Uniform and parallel to the solenoid's axis

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Non-uniform and perpendicular to the solenoid's axis

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Zero at the center, increasing towards the ends

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Non-uniform and parallel to the solenoid's axis

Question 36

Which law describes the direction of magnetic field induced in a conductor experiencing a changing magnetic field?

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Lenz's law

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Ampere's law

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Faraday's law

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Ohm's law

Question 37

Which material lacks magnetic properties?

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Copper

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Iron

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Cobalt

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Nickel

Question 38

The force between two parallel current-carrying wires exhibits what behavior?

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Attractive if currents flow in same direction, repulsive if opposite

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Repulsive if currents flow in same direction, attractive if opposite

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Zero force

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Dependent on distance between wires

Question 39

The magnetic moment of a current loop is mathematically defined as:

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Product of current and loop's enclosed area

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Product of magnetic field and loop's enclosed area

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Product of current and magnetic field

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Ratio of magnetic field to loop's enclosed area

Question 40

Describe the behavior of magnetic materials like ferromagnets, paramagnets, and diamagnets when exposed to a magnetic field.

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Ferromagnets are strongly attracted, paramagnets are weakly attracted, and diamagnets are repelled.

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Ferromagnets are weakly attracted, paramagnets are strongly attracted, and diamagnets are unaffected.

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Ferromagnets are repelled, paramagnets are attracted, and diamagnets are also attracted.

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All magnetic materials behave identically in a magnetic field.

Question 41

A wire carrying an electric current is placed parallel to a magnetic field. In which direction will the magnetic force on the wire act?

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Perpendicular to both the current and the magnetic field

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In the same direction as the current

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In the opposite direction of the current

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Parallel to the magnetic field

Question 42

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

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Perpendicular to both the velocity and the magnetic field

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Parallel to the magnetic field

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Parallel to the velocity

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Opposite to the velocity

Question 43

Which of the following is a fundamental property of magnetic fields?

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They exert forces on moving charges

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They can be seen with the naked eye

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They are blocked by paper

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They flow like water

Question 44

According to Ampere's law, the magnetic field strength in a long, straight wire is:

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Directly 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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Quadratically proportional to the current flowing through it

Question 45

Which device relies on the principle of magnetic induction for its operation?

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Transformer

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Resistor

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Transistor

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Capacitor

Question 46

What is the function of a magnetic core in an inductor?

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To enhance the magnetic field strength

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To store electrical energy

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To reduce the magnetic field strength

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To isolate the inductor from the circuit

Question 47

Which of the following materials is known for its high magnetic permeability?

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Iron

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Plastic

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Aluminum

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Copper

Question 48

Who is credited with developing the theory of electromagnetism?

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James Clerk Maxwell

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

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Nikola Tesla

Question 49

What is the SI unit of magnetic field strength?

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Tesla

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Gauss

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Weber

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Ampere

Question 50

According to Ampere's Law, the strength of the magnetic field (B) around a straight wire carrying electric current (I) is directly proportional to:

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The current (I)

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The distance from the wire

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The permeability of the surrounding medium

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The length of the wire

Question 51

What is the SI unit of magnetic flux?

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Weber (Wb)

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Tesla (T)

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Volt (V)

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Ampere (A)

Question 52

A conducting loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field. If an external force changes the loop's area, what happens to the magnitude of the magnetic flux through the loop?

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It changes

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It remains constant

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It decreases

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It increases

Question 53

What is the primary purpose of a magnetic core in an inductor?

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To concentrate and increase the magnetic field strength

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To reduce magnetic field strength

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To store magnetic energy

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To insulate the inductor

Question 54

A charged particle moves perpendicularly to a uniform magnetic field. What path will the particle follow?

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A circular path

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An elliptical path

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A parabolic path

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A straight line

Question 55

Which of these materials is NOT magnetic?

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Copper

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Iron

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Cobalt

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Nickel

Question 56

What effect does increasing the frequency of an alternating current (AC) flowing through a coil have?

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Increases the inductive reactance

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Decreases the inductive reactance

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Has no effect on reactance

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Increases the capacitive reactance

Question 57

A solenoid is a coil of wire that acts as a:

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Electromagnet

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Simple resistor

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Permanent magnet

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Superconductor