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MCQ 11 Mark
Assertion : A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The deflection of the compass needle decreases when the magnitude of the current in the wire is increased.
Reason : The strength of a magnetic field at a point near the conductor increases on increasing the current.
  • A
    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B
    Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • A is false but R is true.
Answer
Correct option: D.
A is false but R is true.
(D) A is false but R is true.
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MCQ 21 Mark
Change in number of magnetic field lines induces :
  • A
    Current in coil
  • $\ce{EMF}$ in the coil
  • C
    Frequency in coil
  • D
    Both $A$ and $C$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$\ce{EMF}$ in the coil
As per Faraday's law, the change in magnetic flux associated with coil produces an $\ce{EMF}$ in the coil. Whenever there is a change in magnetic flux associated with a coil, an $\ce{EMF}$ is induced in the coil. Magnetic flux is defined as the number of field lines passing normally through a given area. When magnetic flux changes, obviously, it means that, the number of magnetic field lines change.
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MCQ 31 Mark
The unit of what is named oersted in honour of Hans Oersted :
  • Magnetic field strength
  • B
    Magnetic field
  • C
    Magnetism
  • D
    Electromagnetism
Answer
Correct option: A.
Magnetic field strength
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MCQ 41 Mark
An electron beam is moving from left to right of the observer and magnetic field is acting vertically upwards. The direction of force acting on electron is :
  • A
    Towards the observer
  • Away from the observer
  • C
    Downwards
  • D
    Upwards
Answer
Correct option: B.
Away from the observer
From Flemings's left hand rule, force on a positive charge moving from left to right and magnetic field being vertically upwards is towards the observer. If the charge is negative $($example electron$),$ force acts opposite to this direction i.e. away from the observer.
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MCQ 51 Mark
$A$ is false, but $R$ is true.
Assertion : In a conductor, free electrons keep on moving but no magnetic force acts on a conductor in a magnetic field.
Reason : Force on free electron due to magnetic field always acts perpendicular to its direction of motion.
  • A
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true, and $R$ is correct explanation of the assertion.
  • B
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true, but $R$ is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
  • $A$ is true, but $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false, but $R$ is true
Answer
Correct option: C.
$A$ is true, but $R$ is false.
In a conductor, the average velocity of electrons is zero. Hence, no current flows through the conductor. Hence, no force acts on this conductor. For two statements are given $-$ one labelled Assertion $(A)$ and the other labelled Reason $(R)$. Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes $\ce{(a), (b), (c)}$ and $(d)$ as given below :
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MCQ 61 Mark
When the switch $S$ is closed in the figure given below, the pointer of the galvanometer moves to the right. If $S$ is kept closed, will the pointer :
  • Return to zero?
  • B
    Stay over on the right?
  • C
    Move to the left and stay there.
  • D
    Move to and fro until $S$ is opened.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Return to zero?
After some time, the magnetic field gets constant; this means that there is no relative change in the value of magnetic field. Therefore, the circuit will have zero induced current.
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MCQ 71 Mark
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding magnetic field lines?
  • A
    The direction of magnetic field at a point is taken to be the direction in which the north pole a magnetic compass needle points.
  • B
    Magnetic field lines are closed curves.
  • If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they represent zero field strength.
  • D
    Relative strength of magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of the field lines.
Answer
Correct option: C.
If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they represent zero field strength.
If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they represent a uniform magnetic field.
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MCQ 81 Mark
Choose the correct option. The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid $-$ carrying current,
  • A
    Is zero.
  • B
    Decreases as we move towards its end.
  • C
    Increases as we move towards its end.
  • Is the same at all points.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Is the same at all points.
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MCQ 91 Mark
Which of the following is the properties of magnetic field lines?
  • A
    Magnetic field lines are closed and continuous curves.
  • B
    Magnetic field lines never intersect with each other.
  • C
    Magnetic field lines are crowded near the poles.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
The tangent to the magnetic field lines at any point gives the direction of magnetic field at that point. Two magnetic field lines never intersect each other. Magnetic field lines passing through unit area around a point $\ce{w. r. t}$. the strength of the magnetic field at that point is called Magnetic flux density.
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MCQ 101 Mark
The current in the wire is directed towards east and wire is placed in a magnetic field towards north the force on the wire is :
  • Due east.
  • B
    Due west.
  • C
    Vertically downwards.
  • D
    Vertically upwards.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Due east.
Magnetic Force on a Current $-$ Carrying Wire. The magnetic force on a current $-$ carrying wire is perpendicular to both the wire and the magnetic field with direction given by the right hand rule.
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MCQ 111 Mark
The colour of the earth wire is generally :
  • A
    Red
  • B
    Blue
  • C
    Black
  • Green
Answer
Correct option: D.
Green
The colour of an earth wire is generally green.
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MCQ 121 Mark
Each electrical appliance is provided with a $ ........... $ core flexible cable :
  • $3$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $4$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$3$
Each electrical appliance is provided with three $(3)$ core flexible cables. The insulation on the three wires is of different colours i.e Brown for live wire, blue for neutral wire and green or yellow for earth wire.
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MCQ 131 Mark
The essential difference between an $AC$ generator and a $DC$ generator is that,
  • A
    $AC$ generator has an electromagnet while a $DC$ generator has permanent magnet.
  • B
    $DC$ generator will generate a higher voltage.
  • C
    $AC$ generator will generate a higher voltage.
  • $AC$ generator has slip rings while the $DC$ generator has a commutator.
Answer
Correct option: D.
$AC$ generator has slip rings while the $DC$ generator has a commutator.
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MCQ 141 Mark
The magnetic field generated along the axis of a solenoid is proportional to :
  • A
    Its length
  • B
    Square of current flowing in it
  • Number of turns per unit length in it
  • D
    Reciprocal of its radius
Answer
Correct option: C.
Number of turns per unit length in it
The magnetic field generated along the axis of a solenoid is proportional to the number of turns per unit length in it.
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MCQ 151 Mark
The back face of a circular loop of wire is found to be south magnetic pole. The direction of current in this face of the circular loop of wire will be :
  • A
    Towards south.
  • Clockwise.
  • C
    Anticlockwise.
  • D
    Towards north.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Clockwise.
Because clockwise flow of current in a circular loop behaves like South Pole.
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MCQ 161 Mark
The strength of the magnetic field between the poles of an electromagnet would be unchanged if :
  • A
    Current in the electromagnet winding were doubled.
  • Direction of current in electromagnet winding were reversed.
  • C
    Distance between the poles of electromagnet were doubled.
  • D
    Material of the core of electromagnet were changed.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Direction of current in electromagnet winding were reversed.
In other options, the strength of magnetic field can change because the strength of magnetic field produced by a solenoid depends on number of turns, current and material of the core of the electromagnet.
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MCQ 171 Mark
The relative strength of magnetic field is show by :
  • Degree of closeness of field lines.
  • B
    Size of magnetic field.
  • C
    Amount of current flowing.
  • D
    Length of field lines.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Degree of closeness of field lines.
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MCQ 181 Mark
According to Right $-$ hand thumb rule, the thumb indicates the direction of :
  • Magnetic field.
  • B
    Electric current.
  • C
    Magnetic force.
  • D
    Motion of the conductor.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Magnetic field.
In Fleming's left hand rule the thumb represents the direction of force experienced by a current carrying conductor placed in an external magnetic field.
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MCQ 191 Mark
The axis of earth's magnetic field is inclined with the geographical axis at an angle of about :
  • A
    $5^\circ$
  • $15^\circ$
  • C
    $25^\circ$
  • D
    $30^\circ$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$15^\circ$
The axis of earth's magnetic field is inclined with the geographical axis at an angle of about $15 ^\circ.$
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MCQ 201 Mark
The $ ........... $ in a magnetic field is called magnetic lines of force :
  • A
    Open curves
  • Closed curves
  • C
    Circles
  • D
    Polygons
Answer
Correct option: B.
Closed curves
The closed curves in a magnetic field is called the magnetic lines of force.
Outside the magnets, the field lines emerge from north pole and merge at the south pole. Inside the magnet, the direction of field lines is from its south pole to its north pole. Thus the magnetic field lines are closed curves.
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MCQ 211 Mark
Four metal rods are placed, in turn, inside a coil of copper wire.
The table below gives the results of the experiment. Which rod would be the most suitable to use for the case of a coil in a circuit breaker?
Metal rod Number of paper clips picket uo when thre is a current in the coil Number of paper clips attracted when the current is switched off
$(a)$ $1$ $0$
$(b)$ $20$ $2$
$(c)$ $35$ $0$
$(d)$ $35$ $30$
  • $(a)$
  • B
    $(b)$
  • C
    $(c)$
  • D
    $(d)$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$(a)$
The core of solenoid must be of some soft type magnetic material which can be strongly magnetized but does not retain induced magnetism.
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MCQ 221 Mark
The force exerted on a current $-$ carrying wire placed in a magnetic field is zero when the angle between the wire and the direction of magnetic field is :
  • A
    $45^\circ $
  • B
    $60^\circ$
  • C
    $90^\circ$
  • $180^\circ$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$180^\circ$
The force exerted on a current $-$ carrying wire placed in a magnetic field is zero when a current $-$ carrying conductor is parallel to the field.
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MCQ 231 Mark
Which scientist suggested that the magnet must also exert an equal and opposite force on the current?
  • Andre Marie Ampere
  • B
    Hans Oersted
  • C
    Michael Faraday
  • D
    Alessandro Volta
Answer
Correct option: A.
Andre Marie Ampere
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MCQ 241 Mark
The most important safety method used for protecting home appliances from short circuiting or overloading is :
  • A
    Earthing.
  • Use of fuse.
  • C
    Use of stabilizers.
  • D
    Use of electric meter.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Use of fuse.
Use of electric fuse is the most important method used for protecting home appliances from short circuiting or overloading.
Generally, thin wire with low melting having specific rating is connected in series with the electric devices. When the current passing through the fuse exceeds a specific value then by heating effect of current it melts and breaks the circuit.
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MCQ 251 Mark
A positive charge is moving upwards in a magnetic field directed towards north. The particle will be deflected towards :
  • west
  • B
    north
  • C
    south
  • D
    east
Answer
Correct option: A.
west
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MCQ 261 Mark
A $1.25kW$ heater works on a $220 B$ mains supply. What current rating would a suitable fuse have?
  • A
    $2A$
  • B
    $5A$
  • $10A$
  • D
    $13A$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$10A$
We know that :
Power $,P = V \times I$
Current drawn $,\text{I}=\frac{\text{P}}{\text{V}}$
$\text{I}=\frac{1250}{220}(1.25\text{kW}=1250\text{W})$
$= 5.68A$
Thus, a suitable fuse would have a current rating of $10A$. If the current exceeds $10A,$ the fuse wire will melt.
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MCQ 271 Mark
An electric generator actually acts as :
  • A
    Source of electric charge
  • B
    Source of heat energy
  • C
    An electromagnet
  • A converter of energy
Answer
Correct option: D.
A converter of energy
An electric generator is a machine that generates electricity by using the principle of electromagnetic induction. It converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.
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MCQ 281 Mark
Which of the following is not a type of wire in power supply.
  • A
    Phase Wire
  • B
    Neutral wire
  • Zero wire
  • D
    Earth wire
Answer
Correct option: C.
Zero wire
In power supply system, there are three wires. One of the wires in this supply, usually with red insulation cover, is called live wire $($or positive$)$. Another wire, with black insulation, is called neutral wire $($or negative$).$ The earth wire, which has insulation of green colour, is usually connected to a metal plate deep in the earth near the house.
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MCQ 291 Mark
Magnitude of the magnetic force experienced by a current carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field is maximum when the magnetic field and current direction are :
  • Mutually perpendicular to each other.
  • B
    At angle of $60^\circ $
  • C
    At angle of $120^\circ $
  • D
    At angle of $180^\circ $
Answer
Correct option: A.
Mutually perpendicular to each other.
The magnitude of the force is maximum when the magnetic field and current directions are mutually perpendicular to each other. The force decreases when the angle between the magnetic field and current directions is smaller than $90^\circ .$
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MCQ 301 Mark
Which device is used for converting electric energy into mechanical energy?
  • Electric motor.
  • B
    $DC$ generator.
  • C
    Galvanometer.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Electric motor.
A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, while a motor does the opposite it converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Both devices work because of electromagnetic induction, which is when a voltage is induced by a changing magnetic field.
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MCQ 311 Mark
The north $-$ south polarities of an electromagnet can be found easily by using :
  • A
    Fleming's right $-$ hand rule.
  • B
    Fleming's left $-$ hand rule.
  • Clock face rule.
  • D
    Left $-$ hand thumb rule.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Clock face rule.
The north $–$ south polarities of an electromagnet can be found easily by using clock face rule.
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MCQ 321 Mark
An induced current is produced when a magnet is moved into a coil. The magnitude of induced current does not depend on :
  • A
    The speed with which the magnet is moved.
  • B
    The number of turns of the coil.
  • The resistivity of the wire of the coil.
  • D
    The strength of the magnet.
Answer
Correct option: C.
The resistivity of the wire of the coil.
Current induced by the process of electromagnetic induction does not depend on the resistivity of wire of the coil used.
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MCQ 331 Mark
If the forefinger shows the direction of the magnetic field and the thumb indicates the motion of the conductor, then, according to Flemings left $-$ hand rule, what does the middle finger point at?
  • The direction of $\ce{e.m.f.}$
  • B
    The direction of current
  • C
    The direction of flux
  • D
    The direction of lines of force
Answer
Correct option: A.
The direction of $\ce{e.m.f.}$
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MCQ 341 Mark
$\ce{A D.C}$. generator is based on the principle of :
  • A
    Electrochemical induction.
  • Electromagnetic induction.
  • C
    Magnetic effect of current.
  • D
    Heating effect of current.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Electromagnetic induction.
$\ce{A. D.C}.$ generator is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
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MCQ 351 Mark
The wire having a green plastic covering is a :
  • A
    Live wire
  • B
    Neutral wire
  • Earth wire
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: C.
Earth wire
During wiring in our houses, we use the traditional concept of using red colour wire as live, black as neutral and green for the earth.
These colour codes are used to distinguish between live, earth and neutral
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MCQ 361 Mark
Identify the incorrect statement : Magnetic field lines due to a circular coil is :
  • A
    Circular near the wire.
  • B
    Straight along the axis.
  • Leaving both the planes.
  • D
    Perpendicular to the plane.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Leaving both the planes.
Magnetic Field Pattern due to a Circular Loop Carrying Current. The magnetic field lines are concentric circles at every point of a current carrying circular loop. The direction of magnetic field at the centre of circular coil is perpendicular to the place of the coil. i.e. along the axis of the coil.
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MCQ 371 Mark
The wire having a black plastic covering is a :
  • A
    Live wire
  • Neutral wire
  • C
    Earth wire
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
Neutral wire
During wiring in our houses, we use the traditional concept of using red colour wire as live, black as neutral and green for earth. These colour codes are used to distinguish between live, neutral and earth. which is a standard way of colours coding for electric connections.
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MCQ 381 Mark
An electric motor converts :
  • A
    Electrical energy to light energy
  • Electrical energy to mechanical energy
  • C
    Light energy to electrical energy
  • D
    Mechanical energy to electrical energy
Answer
Correct option: B.
Electrical energy to mechanical energy
In an electrical motor, electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy.
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MCQ 391 Mark
The $\ce{SI}$ unit of magnetic field intensity is :
  • A
    Gauss.
  • B
    Torr.
  • Tesla.
  • D
    Newton.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Tesla.
Testla is the $\ce{SI}$ unit of magnetic field.
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MCQ 401 Mark
Which statement is wrong from the following?
  • A
    The earthing wire is green coloured
  • B
    In India, current flowing through wire is $AC$ and its frequency is $50Hz$
  • In India, voltage between two wires is $110V$
  • D
    $T.V.,$ tube light, bulbs are connected with $5A$ line
Answer
Correct option: C.
In India, voltage between two wires is $110V$
In India, the voltage between two wires is $220V$. So $,C$ is wrong. All other statements are correct.
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MCQ 411 Mark
The magnetic field lines :
  • A
    Intersect at right angles to one another.
  • B
    Interest at an angle $45^\circ $ to each another.
  • Do not cross one another.
  • D
    Cross at an angle of $60^\circ $ to one another.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Do not cross one another.
Magnetic field line never intersect each other.
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MCQ 421 Mark
Suggest way/ s in an $\text{a.c}.$ generator to produce a higher $\text{e.m.f } :$
  • A
    By increasing the speed of rotation of coil
  • B
    By increasing the number of turns in the coil
  • Both $ A$ and $ B$
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both $ A$ and $ B$
In an $\text{a. c}.$ generator to produce a higher $\text{e.m.f.} -$
  1. By increasing the speed of rotation of the coil.
  2. By increasing the number of turns in the coil.
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MCQ 431 Mark
All appliances in a domestic electric circuit are connected in parallel so that :
  • Voltage drop across each appliance is same.
  • B
    Current through each appliance is same.
  • C
    Power consumed by each appliance is same.
  • D
    It allows amplification of power
Answer
Correct option: A.
Voltage drop across each appliance is same.
Electrical appliances are connected in a parallel arrangement in a house circuit because each appliance gets full voltage as resistance in a parallel arrangement is low. If one appliance fuses, it does not affect the working of other appliances. We can use one appliance without using other appliances.
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MCQ 441 Mark
For a current in a long straight solenoid $N-$ and $S-$ poles are created at the two ends. Among the following statements, the incorrect statement is :
  • A
    The field lines inside the solenoid are in the form of straight lines which indicates that the magnetic field is the same at all points inside the solenoid.
  • B
    The strong magnetic field produced inside the solenoid can be used to magnetise a piece of magnetic material like soft iron, when placed inside the coil.
  • The pattern of the magnetic field associated with the solenoid is different from the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
  • D
    The $N-$ and $S-$ poles exchange position when the direction of current through the solenoid is reversed.
Answer
Correct option: C.
The pattern of the magnetic field associated with the solenoid is different from the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
A solenoid behaves like a bar magnet. Hence, the pattern of the magnetic field associated with the solenoid is same as the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
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MCQ 451 Mark
The essential difference between an $AC$ generator and a $DC$ generator is that :
  • A
    $AC$ generator has an electromagnet while a $DC$ generator has permanent magnet.
  • B
    $C$ generator will generate a higher voltage.
  • C
    $AC$ generator will generate a higher voltage.
  • $AC$ generator has slip rings while the $DC$ generator has a commutator.
Answer
Correct option: D.
$AC$ generator has slip rings while the $DC$ generator has a commutator.
$A.C.$ generator has slip rings, whereas $D.C.$ generator has a commutator.
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MCQ 461 Mark
The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction is :
  • A
    The process of charging a body.
  • B
    The process of generating magnetic field due to a current passing through a coil.
  • Producing induced current in a coil due to relative motion between a magnet and the coil.
  • D
    The process of rotating a coil of an electric motor.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Producing induced current in a coil due to relative motion between a magnet and the coil.
Producing induced current in a coil due to relative motion between a magnet and the coil.
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MCQ 471 Mark
The frequency of alternating current (a.c.) supply in India is:
  • A
    0Hz.
  • 50Hz.
  • C
    60Hz.
  • D
    100Hz.
Answer
Correct option: B.
50Hz.
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MCQ 481 Mark
Choose the incorrect statement :
  • A
    Fleming’s right $-$ hand rule is a simple rule to know the direction of induced current.
  • B
    The right $-$ hand thumb rule is used to find the direction of magnetic fields due to current carrying conductors.
  • C
    The difference between the direct and alternating currents is that the direct current always flows in one direction, whereas the alternating current reverses its direction periodically.
  • In India, the $AC$ changes direction after every $\frac{1}{50}$ second.
Answer
Correct option: D.
In India, the $AC$ changes direction after every $\frac{1}{50}$ second.
Frequency of $AC$ in India $= 50Hz$
$\therefore AC$ completes $1$ cycle in $\frac{1}{50}$ seconds.
In one cycle $, AC$ changes direction two times. Hence, time after which $AC$ changes direction,
$=\frac{1}{2\times50}=\frac{1}{100}\text{ second}.$
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MCQ 491 Mark
What does an electric generator generate?
  • Current
  • B
    Magnetism
  • C
    Gravity
  • D
    Light
Answer
Correct option: A.
Current
An electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy using the principle of electromagnetic induction. Hence, it generates electric current for the supply of electrical power to consumers.
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MCQ 501 Mark
To convert an $AC$ generator into $DC$ generator :
  • Split $-$ ring type commutator must be used.
  • B
    Slip rings and brushes must be used.
  • C
    A stronger magnetic field has to be used.
  • D
    A rectangular wire loop has to be used.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Split $-$ ring type commutator must be used.
$AC$ generator has slip rings while the $DC$ generator has a split ring type commutator. To convert an $AC$ generator into $DC$ generator the split ring type commutator with which unidirectional current is obtained.
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