Magnetic Forces: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Physics II

Question 1

When a current-carrying wire is placed in a perpendicular magnetic field, the force on the wire is:

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Perpendicular to the wire

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Along the wire

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At an angle to the wire

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Zero

Question 2

The magnetic force on a moving electron in a magnetic field is:

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Proportional to the velocity of the electron

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Inversely proportional to the velocity of the electron

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Independent of the velocity of the electron

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Proportional to the square of the electron's velocity

Question 3

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

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Proportional to the current

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Inversely proportional to the current

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Proportional to the square of the current

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Independent of the current

Question 4

The direction of the magnetic force on a current-carrying loop in a magnetic field can be determined using:

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The right-hand rule

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The left-hand rule

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Is always parallel to the magnetic field

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Is always perpendicular to the magnetic field

Question 5

The inductance of a coil is:

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Proportional to the number of turns in the coil

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Inversely proportional to the number of turns in the coil

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Proportional to the cross-sectional area of the coil

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Independent of the cross-sectional area of the coil

Question 6

A positively charged particle moves with a velocity of 2.0 x 10^6 m/s in a magnetic field of 0.5 T. What is the direction of the magnetic force acting on the particle?

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

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In the direction of the particle's velocity

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Opposite to the direction of the particle's velocity

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At an angle to both the particle's velocity and the magnetic field

Question 7

A circular loop of wire carrying a current produces a magnetic field that is:

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Stronger inside the loop than outside

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Uniform inside and outside the loop

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Weaker inside the loop than outside

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Non-existent outside the loop

Question 8

A solenoid is a type of:

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Electromagnet with a helical coil

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Permanent magnet with a U-shaped core

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Capacitor with two conducting plates

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Resistor with a high resistance value

Question 9

A transformer is used to:

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Change the voltage of an alternating current (AC) signal

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Change the frequency of an AC signal

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Change the current of an AC signal

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Store energy in a magnetic field

Question 10

Describe the comparative magnetic properties of diamagnetic, paramagnetic, and ferromagnetic materials, explaining their behavior under the influence of an external magnetic field.

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Diamagnetic materials exhibit repulsion from magnetic fields, while paramagnetic materials are attracted to magnetic fields.

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Ferromagnetic materials are repelled by magnetic fields, whereas paramagnetic materials are attracted to them.

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Diamagnetic materials have a higher magnetic permeability compared to paramagnetic materials.

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Ferromagnetic materials are unaffected by the presence of magnetic fields.

Question 11

Two identical coils lie parallel to each other in the same plane and carry the same current in the same direction. What is the nature of the force between them?

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Attractive

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Repulsive

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Zero

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Depends on coil orientation

Question 12

A charged particle moving through 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 the particle's velocity

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In the same direction as the magnetic field

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Zero

Question 13

The magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire has a shape that is:

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Circular around the wire

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Linear along the wire

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Perpendicular to the wire

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Parallel to the wire

Question 14

The magnetic field inside a solenoid is:

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Uniform

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Non-uniform

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Zero

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Strongest at the ends

Question 15

The magnetic flux through a surface is given by the equation:

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Φ = ∫B⋅dA

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Φ = ∫E⋅dA

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Φ = ∫H⋅dA

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Φ = ∫J⋅dA

Question 16

Gauss's law for magnetism states that:

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The net magnetic flux through any closed surface is zero

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The magnetic field inside a conductor is zero

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The magnetic field outside a conductor is proportional to the current flowing through the conductor

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The magnetic dipole moment of a current loop is proportional to the area of the loop

Question 17

The inductance of a coil is defined as:

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The ratio of magnetic flux linkage to current

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The ratio of current to magnetic flux linkage

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The product of current and magnetic flux linkage

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The difference between current and magnetic flux linkage

Question 18

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

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Tesla

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Weber

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Henry

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Farad

Question 19

The direction of the magnetic force acting on a moving charged particle is given by:

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Cross product of the particle's velocity and the magnetic field vectors.

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Dot product of the particle's velocity and the magnetic field vectors.

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Scalar product of the particle's velocity and the magnetic field vectors.

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Vector sum of the particle's velocity and the magnetic field vectors.

Question 20

Two parallel wires carrying currents in the same direction experience a magnetic force that is:

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Attractive

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Repulsive

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Zero

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Dependent on the distance between the wires

Question 21

The magnetic force exerted on a moving magnetic dipole depends on:

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Magnetic moment and magnetic field gradient.

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Magnetic moment and magnetic field strength.

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Magnetic field strength and dipole length.

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Dipole length and magnetic field gradient.

Question 22

The magnetic susceptibility of a material indicates its:

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Resistance to the formation of a magnetic field.

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Ability to create a magnetic field.

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Strength of its magnetic field.

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Direction of its magnetic field.

Question 23

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

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Perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the direction of motion

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Parallel to the magnetic field

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Antiparallel to the magnetic field

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At an angle of 45 degrees to both the magnetic field and the direction of motion

Question 24

The SI unit of magnetic flux density is:

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Tesla

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Weber

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Henry

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Farad

Question 25

The magnetic field inside a long solenoid is:

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Uniform

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Non-uniform

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Zero

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Proportional to the square of the current

Question 26

The magnetic force on a moving electron is:

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Perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the direction of motion

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Parallel to the direction of motion

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Antiparallel to the direction of motion

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Zero

Question 27

How does the strength of a magnetic field impact the magnitude of the magnetic force acting on a moving charge?

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The force is directly proportional to the magnetic field strength.

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The force is inversely proportional to the magnetic field strength.

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The force is not affected by the magnetic field strength.

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The force is proportional to the square of the magnetic field strength.

Question 28

A transformer is a device used to transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another. How does a transformer achieve this energy transfer?

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By electromagnetic induction

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By conduction

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By capacitance

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By inductance

Question 29

An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Which component of an electric motor experiences a magnetic force?

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Rotor

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Capacitor

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Commutator

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Stator

Question 30

A magnetic field exerts a counterclockwise force on a current-carrying wire. If the current direction is reversed, what happens to the direction of the magnetic force?

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It reverses

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It remains the same

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It increases in magnitude

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It decreases in magnitude

Question 31

A particle with a positive charge enters a region with a magnetic field. What is the direction of the magnetic force experienced by the particle?

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Perpendicular to both the velocity and magnetic field

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Parallel to both the velocity and magnetic field

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Antiparallel to both the velocity and magnetic field

Question 32

A current loop is placed in a magnetic field. What causes the loop to experience a torque?

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Interaction between the magnetic field and the magnetic dipole moment of the loop

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Interaction between the current and the electric field

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Interaction between the current and the gravitational field

Question 33

A magnetic material is characterized by its ability to

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Alter the intensity of a magnetic field

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Generate light

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Conduct electricity

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Store thermal energy

Question 34

Which of the following units is used to measure magnetic flux density?

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Tesla

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Ampere

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Volt

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Weber

Question 35

A positively charged particle is moving in a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the field's direction. What is the nature of the force acting on the particle?

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Force perpendicular to both velocity and magnetic field

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Force along the velocity

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Force opposite to the velocity

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Force in the same direction as the magnetic field

Question 36

What factors influence the magnetic force experienced by a current-carrying wire?

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Length of the wire, current flowing through the wire, and strength of the magnetic field

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Cross-sectional area of the wire

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Temperature of the wire

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Material of the wire

Question 37

Which of the following can create a magnetic field?

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Moving charges and permanent magnets

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Chemical reactions

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Gravitational fields

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Electric fields

Question 38

What is a solenoid?

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A coil of wire carrying an electric current

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A type of capacitor

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A type of permanent magnet

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A type of inductor

Question 39

Which of the following applications utilizes magnetic forces?

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Electric motors

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Transistors

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Solar cells

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Capacitors

Question 40

What is the relationship between the magnetic force between two current-carrying wires and the direction of the currents?

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

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Always attractive

Question 41

What is the SI unit of magnetic flux density?

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Tesla

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Henry

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Farad

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Weber

Question 42

What is the standard unit of measurement for magnetic field strength in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Tesla (T)

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Ampere (A)

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Gauss (G)

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Weber (Wb)

Question 43

When a straight wire carrying an electric current is placed within a magnetic field, what is the direction of the force experienced by the wire?

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Perpendicular to both the direction of the current and the magnetic field.

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Parallel to the direction of the current.

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At an angle determined by the angle between the wire and the magnetic field.

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Parallel to the direction of the magnetic field.

Question 44

What is the name of the force experienced by a moving charged particle within a magnetic field?

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Lorentz force

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Coulomb force

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Nuclear force

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Gravitational force

Question 45

How does the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire change as the length of the wire increases, assuming all other factors remain constant?

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The magnetic force increases proportionally to the length of the wire.

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The magnetic force decreases inversely proportionally to the length of the wire.

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There is no relationship between the magnetic force and the length of the wire.

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The magnetic force increases quadratically with the length of the wire.

Question 46

Which of the following materials is known for its high magnetic permeability, meaning it can be easily magnetized?

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Iron

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Aluminum

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Plastic

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Copper

Question 47

What is the characteristic of the magnetic field inside a long solenoid, a coil of wire wound in a tight helix?

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The magnetic field is uniform and parallel to the axis of the solenoid.

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The magnetic field is non-uniform and perpendicular to the axis of the solenoid.

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The magnetic field inside the solenoid is randomly oriented.

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The magnetic field is zero inside the solenoid.

Question 48

What factors determine the torque experienced by a current loop placed in a magnetic field?

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The torque is directly proportional to the current, the strength of the magnetic field, and the area of the loop.

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The torque is proportional to the square of the current flowing through the loop.

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The torque is inversely proportional to the distance between the loop and the magnetic field source.

Question 49

Which of the following is a prominent application of magnetic forces in electrical engineering, used for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Electric motors

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Capacitors

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Batteries

Question 50

What is the governing law that describes the magnetic field produced by a point charge moving with constant velocity?

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Biot-Savart law

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Faraday's law of induction

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Ampere's circuital law

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Gauss's law for magnetism

Question 51

When a long, straight wire carries an electric current, what is the shape of the magnetic field lines produced around the wire?

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Concentric circles around the wire, with the direction determined by the right-hand rule.

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The magnetic field lines are parallel to the wire.

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The magnetic field lines are randomly oriented around the wire.

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The magnetic field lines are perpendicular to the wire.