LITTLE FLOWER HOUSE

SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (AFFILIATED TO CBSE)

VARANASI

Safety measure Magnet and its Properties

Domestic (like poles repel each other
Fuse wire Earth electric and unlike poles attract each
circuits other)

(
Magnetic field lines
Fleming left <do not intersect
hand rule
Electric motor each other>
MAGNETIC
EFFECT OF
ELECTRIC
CURRENT
Fleming right hand Solenoid
rule.
(Many turns of
Electromagnetic insulated copper wire
induction. wrapped)

Generator
Electromagnet
Right hand thumb
rule (to show the
direction of
magnetic field lines)

. Contents
Si.No. Topics
1 MAGNETIC FIELD AND FIELD LINES
2 DPP-1
3 MAGNETIC FIELD DUE TO A CURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTOR
4 DPP-2
5 FORCE ON A CURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTOR IN A MAGNETIC FIELD
6 ELECTRIC MOTOR
7 ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION
8 ELECTRIC GENERATOR
9 DOMESTIC ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
10 DPP-3
 Magnet:Magnet is an object that attracts objects made of iron, cobalt & nickel.
When a magnet suspended freely it will align in North-South direction. Like poles repel
each other and unlike poles attract each other.
Magnets are used: (i) In radio & stereo speakers, (ii) In refrigerator doors, (iii) in audio
& video cassettes players, (iv) in hard discs & floppies of computers & (v) in children‘s
toys.
Compass needle: A compass needle is a small magnet. Its one end, which points
towards north, is called a north pole, and the other end, which points towards south, is
called a south pole.

1.MAGNETIC FIELD AND FIELD LINES:

1.1.Magnetic field: The area around a magnet where a magnetic force is experienced
is called a magnetic field. It is a vector quantity that has both direction & magnitude.

1.2.Magnetic field lines: Field lines are used to represent a magnetic field. A field
line is the path along which a hypothetical free north pole would tend to move. The
direction of the magnetic field at a point is given by the direction that a north pole
placed at that point would take. Field lines are shown closer together where the
magnetic field is greater.

1.3.Uniform magnetic field: Magnetic field is said to be uniform if its

magnitude is equal and direction is same at every point in the space.

1.4.Non-Uniform magnetic field: Magnetic field is said to be non-uniform

if its magnitude is not equal and direction is not same at every point in the
space.

1.5.Properties of Magnetic field lines:

(i)They do not intersect each other. (ii)It is taken by convention that magnetic field
lines emerge from North Pole and merge at the South Pole. Inside the magnet, their
direction is from South Pole to North Pole. Therefore magnetic field lines are closed
curves.
 Iron filings near the bar magnet align Field lines around a bar magnet
themselves along the field lines.

2. DPP-1

A.Multiple Choice Questions(1mark):

1. The direction of magnetic field lines in the region outside the bar magnet is...

a. from the N pole towards the S pole of the magnet.

b. from the S pole towards the N pole of the magnet.
c. in the direction coming out from both the poles of the magnet.
d. in the direction entering both the poles of the magnet.
2. Which of the following statements is false?
a. The direction of magnetic field lines is from N to S.
b. In the region where magnetic field lines are at a close distance from one
another, there will be a strong magnetic field.
c. The magnetic field lines form closed loops.
a. The magnetic field lines can cross one another.
3. By which instrument can the presence of magnetic field be determined?
a. Voltmeter b. Ammeter c. Galvanometer d. Magnetic needle
4. Who was the first to observe the magnetic effect of electric current?

a.Faraday b. Oersted c. Volta d. Ampere

5. Magnetic compass acts on the principle of:

a.Magnetism b.electromagnet c.electric fuse d.none of these

6. The two poles in a magnet have
a. equal pole strength. b. unequal pole strength.
c. can be same or different d. None of these
7. A magnet AB is broken into two pieces. What is the polarity of A, B, C and D?
 a. A, D: North & B,C: South b.A, B: North & C,D: South
c. A,C: North & B,D: South d. A,D: South & B,C: North
Q3: Magnetic field lines:
a. form closed curves b. cannot intersect
c. are crowded near poles d. All of these
Q4: The correct field lines are:(left-north pole; right-south pole)

a. b. c. d.

6. Choose the incorrect statement from the following regarding magnetic lines of field
a. The direction of magnetic field at a point is taken to be the direction in which
the north pole of a magnetic compass needle points
b. Magnetic field lines are closed curves
c. 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

B.Very Sort answer type question(1 mark):

Q1: What is meant by Magnetic effect of Electric current?
Q2: What is a magnet?
Q3: What is a Bar magnet?
Q4: Define Magnetic field:

C.Sort answer type question(2 mark):

Q1: Who discovered Magnetic effect of current?
Q2: What happens when an electric current passes through a metallic conductor?
Q3: What is the importance of magnetic effect of current?

D.Sort answer type question(3 mark):

Q1: Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet?
Q2: What are magnetic field lines or magnetic lines of force?

E.Long answer type question(5 mark)

Q1: List the properties of the magnetic field lines.
Q2: Why do the iron filings placed near a bar magnet arrange in a particular pattern? .
What does this pattern demonstrate?
Q3: Write a short note on the magnetic field of the earth.

3.MAGNETIC FIELD DUE TO A CURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTOR:

3.1.Magnetic Field due to a Current through a Straight Conductor:
A metallic wire carrying an electric current has associated with it a magnetic field.
The field lines about the wire consist of a series of concentric circles whose direction
is given by the right-hand rule.

A pattern of concentric circles indicating the field lines of a magnetic field A close up of the pattern obtained.
around a straight conducting wire. The arrows in the circles show the direction
of the field lines.

ADD IN YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Magnetic field intensity due to current carrying straight
conductor at a distance r from the conductor is given by
𝜇 2𝐼
𝐵 = ( 𝑜) .
4𝜋 𝑟
𝜇𝑜
Where ( ) =10-7 T-m A-1 and I is the current in the straight
4𝜋
conductor.
SI unit of magnetic field is tesla (T).
3.2.Right hand thumb rule: If a current carrying straight conductor is held in your
right hand such that the thumb points towards the direction of current, then the
wrapped fingers show the direction of magnetic field lines.

Right-hand thumb rule

3.3.Magnetic Field due to a Current through a Circular Loop: The pattern of the
magnetic field around a conductor due to an electric current flowing through it
depends on the shape of the conductor.

Magnetic field lines of the field produced by a Magnetic field produced by a current carrying
current-carrying circular loop circular coil.

3.4.The strength of the magnetic field at the centre of the loop (coil)depends on:

(i)The radius of the coil- The strength of the magnetic field is inversely proportional
to the radius of the coil. If the radius increases, the magnetic strength at the centre
decreases.
(ii)The number of turns in the coil: As the number of turns in the coil increase, the
magnetic strength at the centre increases, because the current in each circular turn is
having the same direction, thus the field due to each turn adds up.
(iii)The strength of the current flowing in the coil: as the strength of the current
increases, the strength of the magnetic fields also increases.

ADD IN YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Magnetic field intensity due to current carrying circular coil of radius
r at its center is given by
𝜇 2𝜋𝐼
𝐵 = ( 𝑜) .
4𝜋 𝑟
𝜇𝑜
ADD IN Where
YOUR KNOWLEDGE
( ) =10-7 T-m A-1 and I is the current in the coil.
4𝜋

3.5.Magnetic Field due to a Current in a Solenoid:

3.5.1.Solenoid: A coil of many turns of insulated copper wire wrapped in the shape
of a cylinder is called a Solenoid.
Magnetic field produced by a Solenoid is similar to a bar magnet.
The strength of magnetic field is proportional to the number of turns & magnitude of
current.
 3.5.2.Electromagnet: An electromagnet consists of a long coil of insulated copper
wire wrapped on a soft iron core.

Field lines of the magnetic fieldthrough and A current-carrying solenoid coil is used to
around a current carrying solenoid. magnetise steel rod inside it – an
electromagnet.

3.6.Difference Between Electromagnet and Permanent Magnet:

Electromagnet
The magnetic properties are displayed
when current is passed through it
The strength is adjusted depending upon
the amount of flow of current
Removal of magnetic properties is
temporary
It requires a continuous supply of
electricity to maintain its magnetic field.
It is usually made of soft materials
The poles of this kind of magnet can be
altered with the flow of current
4. DPP-2
Permanent Magnet
Magnetic properties exist when the
material is magnetized
The strength depends upon the nature of
the material used in its creation
Once magnetic properties is lost, it
becomes useless
It doesn’t require a continuous supply of
electricity to maintain its magnetic field
It is usually made of hard materials
The poles of this kind of magnet cannot
be changed.

A.Multiple Choice Questions(1mark):

1. With the help of which law can the direction of a magnetic field decided?
a. Faraday's law b. Fleming's right hand rule
c. Right hand thumb rule d. Fleming's left hand rule
2. The magnetic field produced in a straight conducting wire on passing current through
it is...
a.in the direction of current b. in the direction opposite to the current
c. circular around the wire d. in the direction parallel to the wire
3. What is the type of field line of a magnetic field passing through the centre of current
carrying circular ring?
a. Circular b. Straight line c.Ellipse d.Magnetic field is zero at centre.

4. Which of the following has magnetic field like that of a bar magnet?
a.Current carrying wire b.Current carrying ring
c.Current carrying solenoid d.Current carrying rectangular loop

5. Who gave the principle of electromagnetic induction?

a.Faraday b.Oersted c.Volta d.Ampere
6. Which is the direction of magnetic force acting on a current carrying wire placed in a
magnetic field?

a.A.along magnetic field b.along the electric current

c.perpendicular to magnetic field d.opposite to magnetic field

7. How is a current carrying wire placed in a magnetic field so that magnetic field does
not act on it?
a.A.Parallel to the magnetic field b.Perpendicular to the magnetic field
c.Making angle of 40° with magnetic field d.Can be arranged any way.

8. At the centre of which of the following four circular rings the magnetic field is the
strongest for equal magnitude of current?

(a) (b) (c) (d)

9. The magnetism of magnets is maximum...
a. at poles b. at the centre c. at the axis d. everywhere in the magnet
10. The strength of magnetic field produced in a current carrying straight conductor is...
a. directly proportional to the distance from the wire
b. directly proportional to the magnitude of the current in wire
c. inversely proportional to the magnitude of the current in wire
d. independent of the magnitude of the current in wire

11. The magnetic field inside a solenoid is...

a. strong at N pole and weak at S pole
b.strong at S pole and weak at N pole
c. uniform throughout
d.zero
12. What is not true?
a.A solenoid is an electromagnet. b. A solenoid is a temporary magnet.
c.A solenoid is a permanent magnet. d. A solenoid is like a bar magnet.
13.Magnitude of magnetic field product around a conductor depends upon:
a. Voltage b.current c.thickness d.length of conductor
14.How many magnetic poles are there in a current carrying solenoid?
a. Two b.four c.one d.six
15. ……..and……..are the two alloys used to make permanent magnets:
a. Alnico, duralumin b.nipermag, titanium
c.Nipermag, alnico d.titanium, duralumin
16. What is the unit magnitude of the magnetic field?
a. Faraday b.Tesla c.newton d.newton/m
17. When we move away from a magnetized wire magnitude of magnetic field………..
a. Increases b.Decreases c.Remains same d.is doubled

18.If the key in the arrangement (Figure) is taken out (the circuit is made open) and
magnetic field lines are drawn over the horizontal plane ABCD, the lines are

a. concentric circles
b. elliptical in shape
c. straight lines parallel to each other
d. concentric circles near the point O but of
elliptical shapes as we go away from it

19. A circular loop placed in a plane perpendicular to the plane of paper carries a current
when the key is ON. The current as seen from points A and B (in the plane of paper
and on the axis of the coil) is anti-clockwise and clockwise respectively. The
magnetic field lines point from B to A. The N-pole of the resultant magnet is on the
face close to

a. A
b. B
c. A if the current is small, and B if the current is large
d. B if the current is small and A if the current is large
 20. 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
c. 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
21. A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper pointing from left to right as
shown in Figure. In the field an electron and a proton move as shown. The electron
and the proton experience
a. forces both pointing into the plane of paper
b. forces both pointing out of the plane of paper
c. forces pointing into the plane of paper and out
of the plane of paper, respectively
d. force pointing opposite and along the direction
of the uniform magnetic field respectively

B.Very Short Answer Type Questions (1mark):

Q.1 What is a solenoid?
Q.2 What are the nature of magnetic field lines around a current carrying wire.
Q.3 What does the direction of thumb indicate in the right-hand thumb rule.

C.Short Answer Type Questions (2 mark)

Q.1 What is an electromagnet?
Q.2 Whatarethe difference between electromagnet and paramagnet.
Q.3 State the rule to find the direction of magnetic field produced around a current-
carrying conductor.
Q.4 List two methods of producing magnetic fields.
Q.5 A magnetic compass needle is placed in the plane of
5paper near point A as shown in Figure. In which plane
5should a straight current carrying conductor be placed
5so that it passes through A and there is no change in the
5deflection of the compass? Under what condition is the
deflection maximum and why?
Q.6 AB is a current carrying conductor in the plane of the
paper as shown in Figure. What are the directions of
magnetic fields produced by it at points P and Q? Given
r1 > r2, where will the strength of the magnetic field be
larger?

D.Short Answer Type Questions (3 mark)

Q.1 How does a 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.
Q.2 Under what conditions permanent electromagnet is obtained if a current carrying
solenoid is used? Support your answer with the help of a labelled circuit diagram.
Q.3. It is established that an electric current through a metallic
conductor produces a magnetic field around it. Is there a similar
magnetic field produced around a thin beam of moving (i) alpha
particles, (ii) neutrons? Justify your answer.
Q.4 Meena draws magnetic field lines of field close to the axis of a current carrying
circular loop. As she moves away from the centre of the circular loop she observes
that the lines keep on diverging. How will you explain her observation.

E.Long Answer Type Questions (5 mark)

Q.1 With the help of a labelled 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?
Q.2 Explain with the help of a labelled diagram the distribution of magnetic field due to a
current through a circular loop. Why is it that if a current carrying coil has n turns the
field produced at any point is n times as large as that produced by a single turn?

F.Value based questions(3 marks):

Q.1 A circular coil of wire consisting of 100 turns, each of radius 8.0 cm carries a current
of 0.40 A. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field B at the centre of the coil?
Q.2 A long straight wire carries a current of 35 A. What is the magnitude of the field B at
a point 20 cm from the wire?
Q.3 A long straight wire in the horizontal plane carries a current of 50 A in north to south
direction. Give the magnitude and direction of B at a point 2.5 m east of the wire.
Q.4 A horizontal overhead power line carries a current of 90 A in east to west direction.
What is the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field due to the current 1.5 m
below the line?
Q.5 What is the magnitude of magnetic force per unit length on a wire carrying a current
of 8 A and making an angle of 30º with the direction of a uniform magnetic field of
0.15 T?
5.FORCE ON A CURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTOR IN A MAGNETIC
FIELD:

5.1.Fleming‘s Left hand rule: Stretch the thumb, forefinger and middle finger of
left hand such that they are mutually perpendicular. Forefinger points in the direction
of magnetic field and centre finger in the direction of current, then the thumb gives
the direction of force acting on the conductor.

Fleming’s left hand rule Fleming’s left hand rule

ADD IN YOUR KNOWLEDGE

The force (F) acting on a current carrying
conductor placed in a magnetic field
(B) is determine by
F = BIlsin𝜃 .
where l is the length of the conductor
and I is the current in the conductor.

force (F) acting on a charge Q move

with velocity ‘v’ perpendicular to the
magnetic field (B) is determine by
F = BQv.
6.ELECTRIC MOTOR

6.1.Principle of Electric motor: When a rectangular coil is placed in a magnetic

field and a current is passed through it, force acts on the coil, which rotates it
continuously. With the rotation of the coil, the shaft attached to it also rotates.

A simple electric motor

7.ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION

7.1.Electromagnetic Induction:The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction

is the production of induced current in a coil placed in a region where the magnetic
field changes with time.
The magnetic field may change due to a relative motion between the coil and a
magnet placed near to the coil. If the coil is placed near to a current-carrying
conductor, the magnetic field may change either due to a change in the current
through the conductor or due to the relative motion between the coil and conductor.

Moving a magnet towards a coil sets up a Current is induced in coil-2 when current
current in the coil circuit, as indicated by in coil-1 is changed
deflection in the galvanometer needle.
 7.2.Galvanometer: A galvanometer is an instrument that can detect the presence
of a current in a circuit.
The pointer remains at zero (the centre of the scale) for zero current flowing through
it. It can deflect either to the left or to the right of the zero mark depending on the
direction of current.
7.3.Fleming‘s Right hand rule: gives the direction of induced current.
Stretch the thumb, forefinger and middle finger of right hand such that they are
mutually perpendicular. Forefinger points in the direction of magnetic field and
centre finger in the direction of induced current, then the thumb gives the direction of
motion of the conductor.

Fleming‘s Right hand rule galvanometer

8.ELECTRIC GENERATOR
A devise that converts mechanical energy to electric energy.

8.1.Electric generator is of two types:

(i) A.C generator (ii) D. C generator
8.2.Principle of Electric generator: Electromagnetic induction

Illustration of the principle of electric generator

8.3.Difference Between AC and DC current:
Basis Alternating current Direct current
The direction of the current The direction of the current
Definition
reverse periodically. remain same.
Rotating a coil in a uniform
Causes of flow magnetic field or rotating a Constant magnetic field across
of electrons uniform magnetic field the wire
within a stationary coil
Frequency 50 Hertz Zero
Direction of
flow of Bidirectional Unidirectional
electrons.
Generators, battery, solar cell,
Obtained From Alternators
etc.
It is represented by irregular
Graphical waves like triangular wave, It is represented by the straight
Representation square wave, square tooth line.
wave, sine wave.
It can be transmitted over very
Can be transmitted over long
Transmission long distance with negligible
distance with some losses.
losses.
Harazdous Dangerous Very dangerous
Factories, Industries and for Electroplating, Electrolysis,
Application
the domestic purposes. Electronic Equipment etc.

9.DOMESTIC ELECTRIC CIRCUITS

We receive electric supply through mains supported through the poles or cables. In
our houses we receive AC electric power of 220V with a frequency of 50Hz.

9.1.The 3 wires are as follows:

(i) Live wire- (Red insulated, Positive)
(ii)Neutral wire- (Black insulated, Negative)
 (iii)Earth wire- (Green insulated) for safety measure to ensure that any leakage of
current to a metallic body does not give any serious shock to a user.

9.2.Short circuit: is caused by touching of live wires and neutral wire

9.3.Fuse: is a protective device used for protecting the circuits from short circuiting
and over loading

A schematic diagram of one of the common domestic circuits

10. DPP-3

A.Multiple Choice Questions(1mark):

1. A fuse wire is generally made of...

a. copper b. aluminium
c. alloy of lead and tin d. alloy of copper and lead
2. In our domestic electric supply, we use following three colours of insulation cover on
wires:
a.Red, blue, green b.Red, yellow, blue
c.Black, green, yellow d.Red, black, green

3. The current passing through two separate lines (circuits) of our houses is _____ A
and _____ A.
a.5, 10 b.5, 15 c.10, 15 d.2, 5

4. The force experienced by a current carrying wire placed in a magnetic field will be
maximum when it is...
a. at an angle of 45° to the magnetic field
b. at right angle to the magnetic field
c. parallel to the magnetic field
 d. anti-parallel to the magnetic field

5. A magnetic field will not exert force on...

a.a bar magnet b.a stationary electric charge
c.an electromagnetan d.electric charge moving perpendicularly to it

6. On which of the following does the electromotive force not depend?

a.The relative motion of the coil and magnet b.Number of turns
c.Rate of change of flux linked with the coil d.Material of the coil

7. During the situation of short-circuit, the current in the circuit...

a.reduces to zero b. increases greatly
c. does not change d. oscillates

8. If many appliances are connected in a circuit, _____ may occur.

a.short-circuit b.long-circuit
c.over loading d.explosion

9. Match the following in Part A with appropriate alternative in Part B.

a.1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a b.1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a

c.1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c d.1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b

10. If the current flowing through each turn of a solenoid is in the same direction, the
magnetic field produced by n turns will be ____ with the magnetic field due to each
turn.
a.added b.subtracted
c.multiplied d.divided

11. The magnitude of the induced current due to the relative motion of coil and a magnet
does not depend on...
a.speed of the relative motion b.number of turns of coil
c.resistivity of wire of coil d.pole strength of the magnet
 12. Which of the following statements is not suitable with reference to Direct
Current(DC)?
a.Electric current flows always from positive pole to negative pole.
b.The value of electric current is always constant with time.
c.Its production is cheap
d.More energy is wasted in its conduction

13. Commercial electric motors do not use

a. an electromagnet to rotate the armature
b. effectively large number of turns of conducting wire in the current carrying coil
c. a permanent magnet to rotate the armature
d. a soft iron core on which the coil is wound

14. In the arrangement shown in Figure 13.4 there are two coils wound on a non-
conducting cylindrical rod. Initially the key is not inserted. Then the key is inserted
and later removed. Then
a. the deflection in the galvanometer remains zero throughout
b. there is a momentary deflection in the galvanometer but it dies out shortly and
there is no effect when the key is removed
c. there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly; the
deflections are in the same direction
d. there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly; the
deflections are in opposite directions

15. 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
d. In India, the AC changes direction after every1/50 second

16. A constant current flows in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper from east to
west as shown in Figure. The direction of magnetic field at a point will be North to
South
 a. directly above the wire
b. directly below the wire
c. at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the
north side of the wire
d. at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the
south side of the wire

17. The strength of magnetic field inside a long current carrying straight solenoid is
a. more at the ends than at the centre
b. minimum in the middle
c. same at all points
d. found to increase from one end to the other
18. To convert an AC generator into DC generator
a. 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
19. The most important safety method used for protecting home appliances from short
circuiting or overloading is
a. earthing b.use of fuse
b. use of stabilizers d.use of electric meter

B.Very Short Answer Type Questions (1 mark)

Q.1 When is the force experienced by a current–carrying conductor placed in a magnetic
field largest?
Q.2 Imagine that you are sitting in a chamber with your back to one wall. An electron
beam, moving horizontally from back wall towards the front wall, is deflected by a
strong magnetic field to your right side. What is the direction of magnetic field?
C.Short Answer Type Questions (2 mark)
Q.1 Name some devices in which electric motors are used.
Q.2 When does an electric short circuit occur?
Q.3 What is the role of fuse, used in series with any electrical appliance? Why should a
fuse with defined rating not be replaced by one with a larger rating?

D.Short Answer Type Questions (3 mark)

Q.1 A coil of insulated copper wire is connected to a galvanometer. What will happen if
a bar magnet is (i) pushed into the coil, (ii) withdrawn from inside the coil, (iii) held
stationary inside the coil?
Q.2 Two circular coils A and B are placed closed to each other. If the current in the coil
A is changed, will some current be induced in the coil B? Give reason.
Q.3 What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic
appliances?
Q.4 What is the role of the two conducting stationary brushes in a simple electric motor?
Q.5 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?
E.Long Answer Type Questions (5 mark)
Q1. Draw a labelled diagram of an electric motor. Explain its principle and working.
What is the function of a split ring in an electric motor?
Q2. State the rule to determine the direction of a (i) magnetic field produced around a
straight conductor-carrying current, (ii) force experienced by a current-carrying
straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it, and
(iii) current induced in a coil due to its rotation in a magnetic field.
Q.3 Explain the underlying principle and working of an electric generator by drawing
a labelled diagram. What is the function of brushes?
Q.4 Explain with the help of a labelled diagram the distribution of magnetic field due to a
current through a circular loop. Why is it that if a current carrying coil has n turns the
field produced at any point is n times as large as that produced by a single turn?
Q.5 Describe the activity that shows that a current-carrying conductor experiences a force
perpendicular to its length and the external magnetic field. How does Fleming’s left-
hand rule help us to find the direction of the force acting on the current carrying
conductor?
Q.6 Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a simple electric motor and explain its working. In
what way these simple electric motors are diffferent from commercial motors?
Q.7 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.
Q.8 Describe the working of an AC generator with the help of a labeled circuit diagram.
What changes must be made in the arrangement to convert it to a DC generator?
Q.9 Draw an appropriate schematic diagram showing common domestic circuits and
discuss the importance of fuse. Why is it that a burnt out fuse should be replaced by
another fuse of identical rating?
Q.10 Name four appliances wherein an electric motor, a rotating device that converts
electrical energy to mechanical energy, is used as an important component. In what
respect motors are different from generators?