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301.

The `SI` unit of inductance, the henry can be written asA. weber/ampereB. volt second/ampereC. `"joule"//"ampere"^(2)`D. ohm second

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C::D
302.

At the time of short circuit, what happens to the current?

Answer»

At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit increases heavily becomes the resistance of the conductor becomes almost zero.

303.

A wire with green insulation is usually the line wire of an electric supply. Is it true?

Answer»

It is false, the wire with green insulation is the earth wire, not the line wire.

304.

A resistance `R` and a capacitor `C` are joined to a source of `AC` of consant emf and variable frequency. The potential difference across `C` is `V`. If the frequency of `AC` is gradually increased `V` will A. increaseB. decreaseC. remain constantD. first increase and then decrease

Answer» Correct Answer - B
305.

An inductance L, a capacitance C and a resistance R may be connected to an AC source of angular frequency ω, in three different combinations of RC, RL and LC in series. Assume that ωL = 1/ωC. The power drawn by the three combinations are P1, P2, P3 respectively. Then,(a) P1 > P2 > P3 (b) P1 = P2 < P1 (c) P1 = P2 > P1 (d) P1 = P2 = P3

Answer»

Correct Answer is: (b) P1 = P2 < P1

The LC circuit draws no power. When ωL = 1/ωL, the impedances of the RC and LR circuits are equal, and they draw the same power.

306.

A resistance R and a capacitor C are joined to a source of AC of constant emf and variable frequency. The potential difference across C is V. If the frequency of AC is gradually increased, V will (a) increase (b) decrease (c) remain constant (d) first increase and then decrease

Answer»

Correct Answer is: (b) decrease 

Current i = e/Z = eX/(R2 + X2) where X = 1/ωC.

Potential difference across C = V = iX = eX/(R2 + X2)

or V = e/(1 + (R/X)2) = e/(1 + (ωCR)2).

As ω increases, V will decrease

307.

Statement X : Electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy by electric motor. Statement Y : Mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy by dynamo. A) Both statements are true B) Both statements are false C) X is true, Y is false D) X is false, Y is true

Answer»

A) Both statements are true

308.

The flux through the plane taken parallel to the field is……………….A) Φ = BA B) Φ = BA cos θ C) Φ = BA sin θD) zero

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Correct option is  D) zero

309.

What are the characteristics of magnetic field lines due to current in a loop (or circular coil)?

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1. The magnetic lines are nearly circular in the vicinity of coil. 

2. Within the space enclosed by the wire the magnetic field lines are in the same direction. 

3. Near the centre of loop, the magnetic field lines are nearly parallel and the magnetic field may be assumed to be uniform in a small space near the centre. 

4. At the centre, the magnetic lines are along the axis of the loop and at right angles to the plane of the loop. 

5. The magnetic field lines become denser if the strength of current in the loop is increased and there are more number of turns in the loop.

310.

A long straight conductor carrying a current `i` is bent to form an almost complete circular loop of radius `r` on it. The magnetic field at the centre of the loop A. is directed into the paperB. is directed out of the paperC. has magnitude `(mu_(0)i)/(2r)(1-1/(pi))`D. has magnitude `(mu(0)i)/(2r)(1+1/(pi))`

Answer» Correct Answer - B::C
311.

A long straight conductor, carrying a current i, is bent to form an almost complete circular loop of radius r on it. The magnetic field at the centre of the loop(a) is directed into the paper (b) is directed out of the paper(c) has magnitude μ0i/2r (1 + 1/π)(d) has magnitude μ0i/2r (1 + 1/π)

Answer»

Correct Answer is:(b) is directed out of the paper, (c) has magnitude μ0i/2r (1 + 1/π)

The field at the centre of the loop due to the straight part is μ0i/(2πr), directed into the paper, and the field due to the loop is μ0i/(2r), directed out of the paper. 

312.

A device is used to transform 12V a.c. to 200V a.c. (1) What is the name of this device? (2) Name the principle on which it works.

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1. Since the device is being used to step up 12V a.c. to 200V a.c., it is called a step up transformer. 

2. A transformer works on the principle of mutual induction. 

3. “When an alternating current is passed in the primary coil wound on the soft iron core, an induced emf- is produced in the secondary coil, wound on a soft iron

313.

Name the law which helped you to find the direction of the magnetic field lines.

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Right hand thumb rule or Maxwell’s cork screw rule.

314.

If the current in the coil is in anticlockwise, then what would be the face of the coil?

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It behaves as north pole.

315.

What is the frequency of the A.C. supplied in your house?

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It is approximately 50 Hz

316.

Out of two identical straight conducting wires of length 20 cm and mass 1.2 gm each, one wire is horizontally clamped below the other wire and in series with both the wires a current source is connected. The second wire can be in equilibrium in air at a height of 0.75 cm from first wire if the current flowing in the wires is-A. `47 A`B. `4.7 A`C. `0.47 A`D. `0.047 A`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
317.

If the current in the ceil is in clockwise, then what would be the face of the coil?

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It behaves as south pole

318.

What is the direction of magnetic field at the centre of the coil carrying current in (i) clockwise, (ii) anti-clockwise direction?

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i) Along the axis of coil inwards. 

ii) Along the axis of coil outwards

319.

The resultant force due to a current carrying long wire on a current loop ABCD in Newton will be: (Direction of current is clockwise) A. `1.8 xx 10^(-3)`B. `0.36 xx 10^(-3)`C. `1.5 xx 10^(-3)`D. zero

Answer» Correct Answer - C
320.

Electro magnetic induction was proposed by ……………. A) OerstedB) Faraday C) Lenz D) Weber

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Correct option is  B) Faraday

321.

If we stretch the thumb, index finger and middle finger perpendicular to each other in the right hand rule with regard to positive charge then these three fingers indicate the following direction respectively (when direction force is ‘F’, direction of velocity of charge is V, direction of field is ‘B’) A) F, V, BB) V, F, BC) B,V,F D) F, B, V

Answer»

Correct option is  A) F, V, B

322.

Which of the following does not work on electro magnetic induction principle A) Transformer B) Tape recorder C) ATM card D) None

Answer»

Correct option is  D) None

323.

The phenomenon of electro magnetic induction is …………………. A) the process of charging a body. B) the process of generating magnetic field due to current passing through a coil C) producing induced current in a coil due to relative motion between a magnet and a coil D) the process of rotating a coil of electic motor

Answer» C) producing induced current in a coil due to relative motion between a magnet and a coil
324.

In the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction, __________energy of the coil or magnet is converted to _________energy.A. magnetic, electricB. electric, magneticC. electric, kineticD. kinetic, electric

Answer» Correct Answer - D
325.

Faraday’s law of induction is the consequence of ……………. A) law of conservation of mass B) law of conservation of charge C) law of conservation of energy D) none

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C) law of conservation of energy

326.

How do you appreciate the Faraday’s law, which is the consequence of conservation of energy?

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  • Law of conservation of energy says energy neither be created nor be destroyed, but can be converted from one form to another. 
  • Faraday’s law says whenever there is a continuous change of magnetic flux linked with a closed coil, a current is generated in the coil. This induced EMF is equal to the rate of change of magnetic flux passing through it. 
  • We have to do some work to move the magnet through a coil. This work produces energy. 
  • This energy is converted into electrical energy in the coil. 
  • In this way conservation of energy takes place in electromagnetic induction.
327.

Could we get Faraday’s law of induction from conservation of energy?

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Yes, we can get. Here we have to ignore the friction everywhere.

328.

What is Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction? Write its expression. (OR) State the Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. Write the equation of this law

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1. The induced EMF generated in a closed loop is equal to the rate of change of magnetic flux passing through it. Induced EMF = Change in flux / time ε = ∆Φ / ∆t

2. Let Φ0 be flux linked with single turn. If there are N turns of the coil, the flux linked with the coil is NΦ0

∴ ε = NAΦ0 / ∆t

329.

Mention applications of electromagnetic induction.

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It is used in devices which convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.

330.

In which of the following cases does the electromagnetic induction occur? i) A current is started in a wire held near a loop of wire. ii) The current is stopped in a wire held near a loop of wire. iii) A magnet is moved through a loop of wire. iv) A loop of wire is held near a magnet.

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In first three cases there is a change in magnetic flux. So electromagnetic induction occurs in first three cases

331.

How could we use the principle of electromagnetic induction in the case of using ATM card when its magnetic strip is swiped through a scanner? Discuss with your friend or teacher.

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If the card is moved through a card reader, then a change in magnetic flux is produced in one direction, which induced potential or EMF. The current received by the pickup coil goes through signal amplification and translated into binary code, so that it can be read by computer.

332.

Which among the following is responsible for an induced current in the coil ? A) Presense of galvanometer in the coil B) Presense of magnetic flux in the coil C) Change of magnetic flux through the coil D) Using coil of large area of cross – section

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C) Change of magnetic flux through the coil

333.

A metal ring is inserted through the soft iron cylinder which is wounded with copper wire when AC is supplied between the ends of the coil, then …………….. A) the metal ring is levitated on the coil. B) the metal ring is levitated and falls down immediately. C) the metal ring rotates round the cylinder without levitation. D) none.

Answer»

A) the metal ring is levitated on the coil.

334.

A particle of charge ‘q’ and mass ’m’ is moving with a speed V perpendicular to the magnetic field of induction B. The radius of the circular path moving by the particle is …………………. A) mvB/q B) mlvq/B C) mB/vq D) mv/Bq

Answer»

 Correct option is  D) mv/Bq

335.

A potentiometer experiment is setup as shown in fig. If both the galvanometer shows null deflections for the sliding contacts at x and y as shown then- A. `E_(1) = E_(2)`B. `E_(1) gt E_(2)`C. `E_(1) lt E_(2)`D. none of above

Answer» Correct Answer - C
336.

The magnetic flux is varying with time. Which cases E.M.F is induced?

Answer»

In OA and BC cases, E.M.F is induced.

337.

The magnetic flux is varying with time. How much EMF is induced in BC curve?

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Induced E.M.F = \(\frac {-(ϕ_2 - ϕ_1)}{t} = \frac {-[0-50]}{10}\)

= 50/10 = 5 Volt

338.

The law which states “An induced emf will appear in such a direction that it opposes the change in its flux” is ……………………. A) Faraday’s law B) Kirchhoff’s loop law C) Ohm’s law D) Lenz’s law

Answer»

D) Lenz’s law

339.

Is the direction of deflection observed experimentally same as that of the theoretically expected one?

Answer»

Yes. But it depends on polarities of the horse shoe magnet.

340.

Current flows through a straight, thin-walled tube of radius r. The magnetic field at a distance x from the axis of the tube has magnitude B. (a) B ∝ x, for 0 &lt; x &lt; r (b) B ∝ 1/x, for 0 &lt; x &lt; r (c) B = 0, for 0 ≤ x &lt; r (d) B = 0, only for x = 0

Answer»

Correct Answer is: (c) B = 0, for 0 ≤ x < r 

341.

An inductor and a capacitor are joined in series to an `AC` source. The frequency of the `AC` is gradually increased. The phase difference `varphi` between the emf and the current is plotted against nthe angular frequency `omega`. Which of the following best represents the resulting curve?A. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
342.

The magnetic flux linked with a coil is ϕ and the emf induced in it is e. (a) If ϕ = 0, e must be 0. (b) If ϕ ≠ 0, e cannot be 0. (c) If e is not 0, ϕ may or may not be 0. (d) None of the above is correct. 

Answer»

Correct Answer is: (c) If e is not 0, ϕ may or may not be 0.

343.

The counductor `AD` moves to the right in a uniform magnetic field directed into the plane of the paper. A. The free electrons in `AD` will moves towards `A`B. `D` will acquire a positive potential with respect to `A`C. If `D` and `A` are joined by a conductor externally, a current will from `A` to `D` in `AD`D. The current in `AD` flows from lower to higher potential

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C::D
344.

The magnetic flux linked with a coil is `phi` and the emf induced in it is `e`.A. If `phi=0,e` must be 0B. If `phi!=0,e` cannot be 0C. If `e` is not `0,phi` may or may not be 0D. None of the above is correct

Answer» Correct Answer - C
345.

An aluminium ring `B` faces an electromagnet `A`. The current `I` through `A` can be altered A. If `i` increases `A` will repel `B`B. If `i` increaes `A` will attracted `B`C. If `i` decreases `A` will attract `B`D. If `i` decreases `A` will repel `B`

Answer» Correct Answer - A::C
346.

A flat coil carrying a current has a magnetic moment `vecmu`. It is placed in a magnetic field `vecB`. The torque on the coil is `vec(tau)`A. `vec(tau)=vecmuxxvecB`B. `vec(tau)xxvecBxxvecmu`C. `|vec(tau)|=vecmu.vecB`D. `vec(tau)` is perpendicular to both `vec(mu)` and `vec(B)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A::D
347.

A flat coil carrying a current has a magnetic moment Vector μ. It is placed in a magnetic field Vector B. such that Vector μ is antiparallel to Vector B. The coil is (a) not in equilibrium (b) in stable equilibrium (c) in unstable equilibrium (d) in neutral equilibrium

Answer»

Correct Answer is: (c) in unstable equilibrium

348.

The magnetic flux `(phi)` linked with the coil depends on time `t` as `phi=at^(n)`, where `a` and `n` are constants. The emf induced in the coil is `e`A. If `0lt nlt 1, e=0`B. If `0lt nlt 1, e!=0` and `|e|` decreases with timeC. If `n=1, e` is constantD. If `ngt1,|e|` increases with time

Answer» Correct Answer - B::C::D
349.

A flat coil carrying a current has a magnetic moment `mu`. It is placed in a magnetic field `B` such that `mu` is anti-parallel to `B`. The coil isA. not is equilibriumB. in stable equilibriumC. in unstable equilibriumD. in neutral equilibrium

Answer» Correct Answer - C
350.

A flat coil carrying a current has a magnetic moment `mu`. It is initially in equilibrium, with its plane perpendicular to a magnetic field of magnetic `B`, If it now rotated through an angle `theta`, the work done isA. `muBtheta`B. `mu B cos theta`C. `muB(1-costheta)`D. `mu B sin theta`

Answer» Correct Answer - C