Chapter 4 – Moving Charges and Magnetism

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Oersted’s experiment shows relation between –
(A) Heat and Work
(B) Electricity and Magnetism
(C) Light and Magnetism
(D) Charge and Energy
Ans: (B)
2. The SI unit of magnetic field induction (B) is –
(A) Weber
(B) Gauss
(C) Tesla
(D) Henry
Ans: (C)
3. 1 Tesla =
(A) 1 N/A·m
(B) 1 N/m
(C) 1 J/A·m
(D) 1 N/C
Ans: (A)
4. Magnetic field lines due to a straight conductor are –
(A) Straight lines
(B) Circular concentric lines
(C) Elliptical lines
(D) Parabolic lines
Ans: (B)
5. Direction of magnetic field around a conductor is given by –
(A) Fleming’s left-hand rule
(B) Ampere’s law
(C) Right-hand thumb rule
(D) Lorentz law
Ans: (C)
6. The SI unit of permeability μ₀ is –
(A) N/A²
(B) T·m/A
(C) H/m
(D) All of these
Ans: (D)
7. Biot–Savart law is used to calculate –
(A) Electric field
 (B) Magnetic field due to current element
(C) Torque
(D) Potential
Ans: (B)
8. Magnetic field at centre of circular coil of radius R with current I is –
(A) μ₀ I/2R
(B) μ₀ NI/2R
(C) μ₀ NI/4πR
(D) μ₀ I/4πR
Ans: (B)
9. Ampere’s circuital law is –
(A) ∮ B·dl = μ₀ I
(B) ∮ E·dl = μ₀ I
(C) ∮ B·dl = 0
(D) ∮ E·dl = 0
Ans: (A)
10. Inside a long solenoid, magnetic field is –
(A) Zero
(B) Non-uniform
(C) Uniform
(D) Infinite
Ans: (C)
11. Magnetic field inside a solenoid of n turns per unit length is –
(A) μ₀ nI
(B) μ₀ I/2R
(C) μ₀ NI/2R
(D) Zero
Ans: (A)
12. Magnetic field inside a toroid is –
(A) Zero
(B) Uniform
(C) Non-uniform
(D) Infinite
Ans: (B)
13. Force per unit length between two parallel current carrying conductors is
(A) μ₀ I₁ I₂ /2πd
(B) μ₀ I₁ I₂ /πd²
(C) μ₀ I₁ I₂ /2πR²
(D) Zero
Ans: (A)
14. The direction of force between two parallel wires carrying currents in same direction is –
(A) Repulsive
(B) Attractive
(C) Zero
 (D) Perpendicular
Ans: (B)
15. The device which works on the principle of torque on a current loop is
(A) Ammeter
(B) Galvanometer
(C) Voltmeter
(D) All of these
Ans: (D)
16. Torque on current loop in uniform magnetic field is –
(A) NIAB cosθ
(B) NIAB sinθ
(C) NIAB
(D) Zero
Ans: (B)
17. Magnetic dipole moment of a current loop is –
(A) NIAB
(B) qvB
(C) IAB
(D) μ₀ NIAB
Ans: (C)
18. Direction of force on a moving charge in magnetic field is given by –
(A) Fleming’s Left-hand rule
(B) Fleming’s Right-hand rule
(C) Right-hand thumb rule
(D) Lorentz force rule
Ans: (D)
19. Lorentz force is –
(A) F = qE
(B) F = qvB
(C) F = q(E + v × B)
(D) F = mv²/r
Ans: (C)
20. For a charged particle moving parallel to magnetic field, force is –
(A) Maximum
(B) Minimum
(C) Zero
(D) Infinite
Ans: (C)
21. Motion of charged particle in uniform magnetic field is –
(A) Rectilinear
(B) Circular/Helical
(C) Parabolic
(D) Random
Ans: (B)
 22. The time period of charged particle moving in uniform B-field is independent of –
(A) Mass
(B) Velocity
(C) Charge
(D) Magnetic field
Ans: (B)
23. The cyclotron is used to –
(A) Split atoms
(B) Accelerate charged particles
(C) Produce X-rays
(D) Amplify sound
Ans: (B)
24. The deflection in galvanometer is proportional to –
(A) Current
(B) Voltage
(C) Power
(D) Resistance
Ans: (A)
25. To convert galvanometer into ammeter, we connect –
(A) High resistance in series
(B) Low resistance in parallel
(C) High resistance in parallel
(D) Low resistance in series
Ans: (B)

Fill in the blanks

26. Magnetic field inside a solenoid is __________.Uniform
27. The unit of magnetic moment is __________. A·m²
28. Torque on a coil is maximum when angle between normal and field is __________.90°
29. The force on a conductor of length l in magnetic field is F = __________. BIL sinθ
30. In SI system, μ₀ = _________ 4π × 10⁻ ⁷ T·m/A
31. Force between two wires carrying equal currents in opposite directions is __________
Repulsive
32. A moving coil galvanometer works on the principle of __________.Torque on a current
loop
33. Current element is a product of current and __________ Small length of conductor
(Idl)
34. The magnetic field at the axis of circular coil is proportional to __________.1/R³
35. Magnetic field outside a solenoid is approximately __________.Zero

True/False
 36. A stationary charge produces magnetic field. – False
37. Magnetic monopoles exist. – False
38. Magnetic field lines never intersect. – True
39. Force on a moving charge in a magnetic field is F = qvB sinθ. – True
40. The force is maximum when θ = 90°. – True
41. Current carrying solenoid behaves like a bar magnet. – True
42. Force on a moving charge is independent of velocity. – False
43. The galvanometer can be used as ammeter and voltmeter. – True
44. Magnetic field inside a toroid is non-uniform. – False
45. Work done by magnetic force on a moving charge is zero. – True

Chapter 5 – Magnetism and Matter

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The SI unit of magnetic dipole moment is –
(A) A·m²
(B) Weber
(C) Tesla
(D) J/T
Ans: (A) or (D) (both correct)
2. Earth’s magnetic field is of the order of –
(A) 1 T
(B) 10⁻ ⁴ T
(C) 1 Wb
(D) 1 A/m
Ans: (B)
3. Angle between magnetic meridian and geographic meridian is called –
(A) Dip
(B) Declination
(C) Latitude
(D) Longitude
Ans: (B)
4. Angle between horizontal component and total earth’s field is –
(A) Declination
(B) Dip
(C) Magnetic latitude
(D) Inclination
Ans: (B/Dip)
5. The horizontal component of earth’s field is given by –
(A) BH = B cosδ
 (B) BH = B sinδ
(C) BH = B tanδ
(D) BH = B/δ
Ans: (A)
6. Magnetic susceptibility is defined as –
(A) χ = M/H
(B) χ = H/M
(C) χ = B/H
(D) χ = μ/μ₀
Ans: (A)
7. For a diamagnetic material, magnetic susceptibility χ is –
(A) Positive and large
(B) Positive and small
(C) Negative
(D) Zero
Ans: (C)
8. Which of the following has very high susceptibility?
(A) Diamagnetic
(B) Paramagnetic
(C) Ferromagnetic
(D) Non-magnetic
Ans: (C)
9. Magnetic permeability μ is related to susceptibility χ by –
(A) μ = μ₀ (1 + χ)
(B) μ = μ₀ χ
(C) μ = μ₀ /χ
(D) μ = μ₀ (1 – χ)
Ans: (A)
10. Permanent magnets are made of –
(A) Soft iron
(B) Steel
(C) Copper
(D) Aluminium
Ans: (B)
11. Temporary magnets are made of –
(A) Steel
(B) Soft iron
(C) Brass
(D) Copper
Ans: (B)
12. The strength of earth’s magnetic field at poles is –
(A) Minimum
(B) Maximum
(C) Zero
 (D) Same everywhere
Ans: (B)
13. The magnetic moment of a bar magnet is –
(A) M = m × 2l
(B) M = m × l
(C) M = m/l
(D) M = m²/l
Ans: (B)
14. SI unit of magnetizing field (H) is –
(A) Tesla
(B) A/m
(C) Gauss
(D) Weber
Ans: (B)
15. For a paramagnetic substance, susceptibility is –
(A) Positive, small
(B) Negative
(C) Zero
(D) Large
Ans: (A)
16. Curie’s law states –
(A) χ ∝ 1/T
(B) χ ∝ T
(C) χ ∝ 1/T²
(D) χ = constant
Ans: (A)
17. Magnetic field at the equator of a bar magnet is –
(A) Along magnetic axis
(B) Along equatorial line
(C) Perpendicular to axis
(D) Zero
Ans: (C)
18. Magnetic lines of force inside a magnet are from –
(A) North to South
(B) South to North
(C) Either (A) or (B)
(D) None
Ans: (B)
19. The tangent law of magnetism involves –
(A) Earth’s magnetic field and electric field
(B) Two mutually perpendicular magnetic fields
(C) Current and resistance
(D) None
Ans: (B)
 20. Magnetic dipole in a uniform magnetic field experiences –
(A) Net force only
(B) Torque only
(C) Both torque and force
(D) Neither torque nor force
Ans: (B)
21. Neutral point in a bar magnet is the point where –
(A) Earth’s field = Magnet’s field
(B) Magnet’s field = 0
(C) Earth’s field = 0
(D) Both perpendicular
Ans: (A)
22. Which of the following is a diamagnetic substance?
(A) Bismuth
(B) Aluminium
(C) Iron
(D) Cobalt
Ans: (A)
23. Which of the following is ferromagnetic?
(A) Copper
(B) Aluminium
(C) Nickel
(D) Bismuth
Ans: (C)
24. Which of the following is paramagnetic?
(A) Oxygen
(B) Bismuth
(C) Copper
(D) Lead
Ans: (A)
25. Hysteresis curve relates –
(A) B vs I
(B) B vs H
(C) M vs H
(D) E vs H
Ans: (B)

Fill in the blanks

26. Magnetic lines of force emerge from __________ pole and enter into __________
[Link], South
27. The horizontal component of earth’s field is represented as __________.BH
28. SI unit of magnetic susceptibility is __________. Dimensionless (no unit)
 29. χ of diamagnetic substances is __________.Negative
30. Steel is used for making __________ magnets. Permanent
31. Magnetic field intensity inside a solenoid is directly proportional to __________. Current
and number of turns
32. Ferromagnetic materials lose magnetism above a temperature called __________.
Curie temperature
33. The angle between B and BH is called __________. Angle of dip (inclination)
34. In tangent galvanometer, deflection θ is given by tanθ = __________. B/BH
35. The net magnetic flux through a closed surface is always __________. Zero

True / False
36. Earth’s magnetic field is uniform. – False
37. Declination is the angle between true north and magnetic north. – True
38. Dip angle is 0° at equator. – True
39. Dip angle is 90° at poles. – True
40. χ of ferromagnets is negative. – False
41. Permanent magnets are made of steel. – True
42. Soft iron is used for electromagnets. – True
43. Hysteresis is more in soft iron than steel. – False
44. In vacuum, μr = 1. – True
45. Earth’s magnetic field is due to permanent magnet inside earth. – False

Chapter 6 – Electromagnetic InductionMultiple Choice

Questions
1. Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction states –
(A) Induced emf ∝ rate of change of magnetic flux
(B) Induced emf ∝ magnetic flux
(C) Induced emf ∝ current
(D) None
Ans: (A)
2. SI unit of magnetic flux is –
(A) Tesla
(B) Weber (Wb)
(C) Gauss
(D) Henry
Ans: (B)
3. 1 Weber =
(A) 1 Tesla × 1 m²
(B) 1 N·m/A
 (C) 1 V·s
(D) All of these
Ans: (D)
4. Lenz’s law is in accordance with –
(A) Law of conservation of energy
(B) Law of conservation of momentum
(C) Law of conservation of charge
(D) Newton’s law
Ans: (A)
5. The induced emf in a coil is given by –
(A) e = –dϕ/dt
(B) e = –N dϕ/dt
(C) e = –L di/dt
(D) Both (B) & (C)
Ans: (D)
6. Self inductance of a coil is –
(A) Flux / Current
(B) Current / Flux
(C) emf / flux
(D) Flux × current
Ans: (A)
7. SI unit of inductance is –
(A) Tesla
(B) Henry
(C) Weber
(D) Ohm
Ans: (B)
8. Mutual inductance depends on –
(A) Geometry of coils
(B) Number of turns
(C) Medium between coils
(D) All of these
Ans: (D)
9. The coefficient of coupling (k) lies between –
(A) 0 and 1
(B) 1 and 10
(C) –1 and 1
(D) 0 and ∞
Ans: (A)
10. Energy stored in an inductor is –
(A) ½ LI²
(B) ½ CV²
(C) ½ mv²
 (D) q²/2C
Ans: (A)
11. Dimension of inductance is –
(A) [M L² T⁻ ² A⁻ ²]
(B) [M L² T⁻ ² A⁻ ¹]
(C) [M L² T⁻ ³ A⁻ ²]
(D) [M⁰L⁰T⁰A⁰]
Ans: (A)
12. The phenomenon of producing emf by changing flux is called –
(A) Self induction
(B) Electromagnetic induction
(C) Mutual induction
(D) Magnetic effect of current
Ans: (B)
13. Fleming’s right-hand rule gives –
(A) Direction of current
(B) Direction of emf
(C) Direction of magnetic field
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Ans: (B)
14. Induced emf is zero if –
(A) Flux is constant
(B) Flux decreases
(C) Flux increases
(D) Flux is variable
Ans: (A)
15. Unit of magnetic flux density (B) is –
(A) Tesla
(B) Weber
(C) Henry
(D) Ampere
Ans: (A)
16. Eddy currents are produced in –
(A) Conductors
(B) Insulators
(C) Semiconductors
(D) Non-magnetic materials
Ans: (A)
17. Practical application of eddy currents is –
(A) Induction furnace
(B) Electric brakes
(C) Speedometers
(D) All of these
Ans: (D)
18. To reduce eddy currents, the core of transformer is –
(A) Solid iron
(B) Laminated iron
(C) Steel
(D) Copper
Ans: (B)
19. The back emf in a coil opposes –
(A) Applied emf
(B) Change in current
(C) Resistance
(D) Capacitance
Ans: (B)
20. Self inductance is also called –
(A) Magnetic resistance
(B) Magnetic flux
(C) Inertia of electricity
(D) Reactance
Ans: (C)
21. The unit of mutual inductance is –
(A) Weber
(B) Henry
(C) Tesla
(D) A/m
Ans: (B)
22. Lenz’s law gives the –
(A) Magnitude of induced emf
(B) Direction of induced emf
(C) Both magnitude and direction
(D) None
Ans: (B)
23. The induced current in a closed circuit flows in such a direction that –
(A) It opposes the cause producing it
(B) It supports the cause
(C) It is independent of cause
(D) None
Ans: (A)
24. The value of induced emf depends upon –
(A) Number of turns
(B) Rate of change of flux
(C) Area of coil
(D) All of these
Ans: (D)
25. The device which works on mutual induction is –
(A) Transformer
 (B) Induction coil
(C) Electric generator
(D) All of these
Ans: (D)

B. Fill in the blanks

26. Faraday’s second law of electromagnetic induction states that induced emf is equal to
the __________ of rate of change of magnetic [Link]
27. SI unit of magnetic flux is __________.
Weber (Wb)
28. Lenz’s law is based on law of conservation of __________.Energy
29. Self inductance opposes __________ in [Link]
30. Energy stored in an inductor is __________. ½ LI²
31. Fleming’s right-hand rule is used for finding direction of __________.Induced
emf/current
32. Eddy currents are also known as __________ currents. Foucault
33. Induced emf in a coil is directly proportional to the __________ of the [Link] of
turns
34. Self inductance is analogous to __________ in [Link] (mass)
35. Transformers work on the principle of __________ [Link]

True / False
36. Changing magnetic flux induces emf. – True
37. Magnetic flux has unit Henry. – False
38. Lenz’s law violates conservation of energy. – False
39. Self inductance depends only on geometry of coil. – False (also on medium)
40. Energy is stored in an inductor in the form of magnetic field. – True
41. Eddy currents are always useful. – False
42. In a transformer, eddy currents are minimized by lamination. – True
43. Fleming’s left-hand rule is used in EMI. – False
44. Mutual inductance is measured in Henry. – True
45. An inductor allows DC to pass through it easily. – True