Magnetism and Electromagnetism Multiple

Choice Questions
Set 3 (HT Only)
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1. Which of the following best describes the motor effect?

A. the effect produced when a conductor carrying a current is placed in a magnetic field
B. the effect produced when a motor is connected to a series circuit causing a rotation
C. the effect produced when a motor is turned on in a car causing the engine to work
D. the effect produced when a conductor is placed in an electric field

2. In Fleming’s left-hand rule, what is represented by the thumb?

A. the direction of the current
B. the direction of the force (motion)
C. the direction of the magnetic field
D. the direction of the voltage

3. In Fleming’s left-hand rule, what is represented by the forefinger?

A. the direction of the current
B. the direction of the force (motion)
C. the direction of the magnetic field
D. the direction of the voltage

4. In Fleming’s left-hand rule, what is represented by the middle finger?

A. the direction of the current
B. the direction of the force (motion)
C. the direction of the magnetic field
D. the direction of the voltage

5. Which of the following affects the size of the force on a conductor when placed in a
magnetic field?
A. the direction of the magnetic field
B. the amount of resistance
C. the potential difference between the conductor and the magnetic field
D. the strength of the magnet

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6. Given that F=BIl, what is the force exerted on a wire of length 2m when a current of 4A runs
through it? The magnetic flux density of the wire is 0.5T
A. 0.4N
B. 4.0N
C. 5.5N
D. 6.5N

7. A force of 20N acts on a piece of wire with a magnetic flux density of 4T and a length of 0.5m.
Given that F=BIl, what is the current through the wire?
A. 1A
B. 10A
C. 20A
D. 100A

8. Which of the following is the correct description of an electric motor?

A. a device that rotates when a current runs through it
B. a device with a coil of wire carrying a current that rotates in a magnetic field
C. a wire placed in a magnetic field
D. any wire that carries a current

9. Which of the following causes the rotation of the coil in an electric motor?
A. gravity
B. the current flowing through the wire
C. the force that the magnet and the conductor exert on each other
D. the magnetic field the wire is placed in

10. When can the formula F = BIl be used to calculate the force acting on a wire in a magnetic field?
A. when the conductor is at 90o to the magnetic field it is placed in
B. when the conductor is at 90o to the magnetic field it is placed in and carrying a current
C. when the conductor is at 45o to the magnetic field it is placed in
D. when the conductor is at 45o to the magnetic field it is placed in and carrying a current

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