Question Bank Class X Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Question Bank Class X Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Question Bank Class X Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Class X
Q1.Which of the following correctly describes the magnetic field near a long straight wire
b)The process of generating magnetic field due to a current passing through a coil .
c)producing induced current in a coil due to relative motion between a magnet and the coil.
a) Generator
b) Galvanometer
c) Ammeter
d) Motor (Ans a)
Q4.The essential difference between an AC generator and DC generator is that: a) AC generator has an
Electromagnet while
d) AC generator has slip rings while the DC generator has a commutator . (Ans d)
Newton
Weber
Weber meter
Tesla D
Q7.The front face of a circular loop of wire is found in North Pole the direction of current In this phase of
the loop will be.
a)Clockwise
b) Anticlockwise
c) Towards North
a) Is zero
Q9.A soft iron bar is introduced inside a current-carrying solenoid. The magnetic field inside a solenoid:
a) Will decrease
b) Will increase
Q10.The most suitable material for making the core of an Electromagnet is a) Steel b)
Iron c)
Soft iron
d)Aluminum (Ans c)
Q11.Which of the following properties of proton can change while it moves freely in a magnetic field
a) Mass
b) Speed
c) Velocity
d) Momentum (Ans d)
Q12.A positively charged particle( Alpha particle) projected towards West is deflected towards North by
magnetic field the direction of magnetic field is
a)Towards south
b)Towards east
c)Downward
d)Upward (Ans d)
Q13.The name of the device which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy is
a)electrical generator
a)Electric motor
b) Galvanometer
c) Voltmeter
Q15.The name of the device which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is
a) electric generator
b) electric cell
c) microphone
Q16.The induced current produced in a coil by moving a magnet does not depend upon
a)0 hertz
b)50 hertz
c)200 hertz
a)Red
b)Black.
c)Green.
d)White (Ans c)
Q20.The outer casing of an electric appliance having metallic body is connected to the earth wire in order
to:
d) None of these
2 Marks Questions
Q1.A current through a horizontal power line flows in East to West direction. What is the direction of
magnetic field at a point directly below it and at a point directly above it?
Q2.Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet?
Q8.Name two safety measures commonly used in electric circuits and appliances.
Q9.What precaution should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic electric circuit?
3Marks Questions
Q1.How does the solenoid behave like a magnet? Can you determine the North and South-poles of a
current -carrying solenoid with the help of a bar magnet? Explain.
Q2.A coil of insulated copper wire is connected to a galvanometer. What will happen if a bar magnet is
(ii)withdrawn from inside the coil, (iii)held stationary inside the coil?
Q3.What is the function of an Earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances?
Q4.Under what conditions permanent Electromagnet is obtained if a current carrying solenoid is used ?
Support your answer with the help of a labeled circuit diagram.
Q5.What does the direction of thumb indicate In the right-hand thumb rule. In what way this rule is
different from Fleming's left hand rule?
Q6.What is the difference between a direct current and an alternating current. How many times does AC
used in India change direction in one second?
5Marks Questions
Q1. Draw a labeled diagram of an electric motor. Explain its principle and working. What is the function
of a split ring in an electric motor?
Q2.With the help of a labeled circuit diagram illustrate the pattern of field lines of the magnetic field
around a current-carrying straight long conducting wire. How is the right hand thumb rule useful to find
direction of magnetic field associated with a current-carrying conductor?
Q3.Explain the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction .Describe an experiment to show that a current
is set up in a closed loop when an external magnetic field passing through the loop increases or decreases.