Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

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1.

cmf generated by A.C dynamo depends upon

A. Number of turns in the coil
B. Magnetic field strength
C. Frequency of rotation
D. All of above
Answer» E.
2.

An aeroplane of wingspan 10m flies from the equator towards the North Pole. The wings are perpendicular to the vertical component of the earths magnetic field (B = 4 10-5T). At maximum speed an emf of 96mV is induced across the wing tips. The maximum speed of the aeroplane is

A. 150msec-1
B. 384msec-1
C. 38.4msec-1
D. 200msec-1
Answer» C. 38.4msec-1
3.

For electroplating we use

A. A D.C source
B. An A.C source
C. Any source
D. All of the above
Answer» B. An A.C source
4.

Energy stored in a magnetic field is given by

A. LI2
B. L2I/2
C. LI2/2
D. IL2
Answer» D. IL2
5.

An electric current induced within the body of a conductor when that conductor either moves through a non uniform magnetic field or in a region where there is a change in magnetic flux is called

A. Induced current
B. Eddy current
C. Back emf
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Back emf
6.

A coil of wire is arranged with its plan perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field o flux density B. when the radius of the coil increases from r1 to r2 in time ?t then what is the emf induced in the coil?

A. ?B/r22-r12/?t
B. ?B(r2-r1)2/?t
C. ?B(r22-r12)/?t
D. ?B(r22+r12)/?t
Answer» D. ?B(r22+r12)/?t
7.

A metal rod of 25 cm length is moving at a speed of 0.5/sec in direction perpendicular to 0.25T magnetic field. Emf produced in the rod is

A. 0 volt
B. 3.125 volt
C. 31.25 volt
D. 0.03125 volt
Answer» E.
8.

A small coil lies inside a large coil. The two coils are horizontal concentric and carry currents in opposite directions. The large coil will experience

A. A torque about horizontal axis
B. A torque about vertical axis
C. An upward force along the axis
D. No resultant force
Answer» E.
9.

A.C can not be used for

A. Producing heat
B. Producing light
C. Magnetizing iron
D. Producing magnetic field
Answer» D. Producing magnetic field
10.

A.C and D.C have the same

A. Effect in charging a capacitor
B. Effect in charging a battery
C. Effect while passing through an inductance
D. Heating effect through a resistance
Answer» E.
11.

A.C cannot be used for

A. Producing heat
B. Producing light
C. Magnetizing and electroplating
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
12.

Current produced by moving the loop of wire across a magnetic field is called

A. A.C current
B. D.C current
C. Induced current
D. Mean square current
Answer» D. Mean square current
13.

emf induced in a circuit according to Faradays law depends on the

A. Maximum magnetic flux
B. Rate of change of magnetic flux
C. Change in magnetic flux
D. Initial magnetic flux
Answer» C. Change in magnetic flux
14.

The out put voltage of a transformer is 3 times the input voltage then turns ratio will be

A. 3-Jan
B. 3
C. 1
D. 6
Answer» C. 1
15.

The practical illustration of the phenomenon of mutual induction is

A. A.C generator
B. D.C dynamo
C. Induction coil
D. Transformer
Answer» E.
16.

The self-inductance of a solenoid is increased when a soft iron core is inserted into it. This is because the soft iron core

A. Decreases the resistance of the solenoid
B. Reduces the effect of eddy current
C. Improves the flux linkage between the turns of the coil
D. Increases the mutual inductance between the solenoid and the core
Answer» D. Increases the mutual inductance between the solenoid and the core
17.

Weber is the unit of

A. Magnetic field intensity
B. Magnetic induction
C. Magnetic flux
D. Self-inductance
Answer» D. Self-inductance
18.

When the motor is at its maximum speed then back emf will be

A. Maximum
B. Zero
C. Intermediate values
D. No back emf
Answer» B. Zero
19.

Which of the following uses electric energy and does not convert it into any other form?

A. Transformer
B. Motor
C. D.C generator
D. A.C generator
Answer» B. Motor
20.

Lagging of changes in the magnetization of a substance behind changes in the magnetic field as the magnetic field is varied is known as magnetic

A. Retaintivity
B. Permeability
C. Flux
D. Hysteresis
Answer» E.
21.

Which of the following works on torque on the current carrying conductor placed in magnetic field.

A. Galvanometer
B. Ammeter
C. Voltmeter
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
22.

Which one of the following devices does not function like an electric motor?

A. Galvanometer
B. Ammeter
C. Voltmeter
D. Transformer
Answer» E.
23.

Which one of the following functions like a motor?

A. Galvanometer
B. Ammeter
C. Voltmeter
D. All of above
Answer» E.
24.

For long distance transmission the transformer used is

A. Step down
B. Input voltage and output voltage remain same
C. Step up
D. Amplifier is used
Answer» D. Amplifier is used
25.

If the coil is wound on an iron core the flux through it will

A. Decrease
B. Become zero
C. Remain the same
D. Increase
Answer» E.
26.

If the secondary coil has Ns turns and the primary Np turns the relation between secondary and primary voltages is given by

A. Vs/Vp = Np/Ns
B. Vs/Vp = Ns/Np
C. Vp/Vs = Ns/Np
D. Vp/Vs = Np/Ns
Answer» C. Vp/Vs = Ns/Np
27.

Inductors acts as a short circuit for

A. AC
B. DC
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b)
28.

Long distance transmission is easy for

A. D.C voltage
B. A.C voltage
C. Half A.C voltage
D. Half D.C voltage
Answer» C. Half A.C voltage
29.

Magnetic compass needle will be deflecting if it is kept near

A. Static charge
B. Soft iron
C. Semi-conductor
D. Accelerating charge
Answer» E.
30.

Non inductive resistances are used in decreasing

A. Mutual inductance
B. Self inductance
C. Magnetic fields
D. Heating effect
Answer» C. Magnetic fields
31.

Power loss in actual transformer is due to

A. Small output
B. Eddy currents and magnetic hysterias
C. Soft iron core
D. Back emf
Answer» C. Soft iron core
32.

Self inductance of a coil depends upon

A. Current flowing
B. Number of turns per unit length
C. Voltage produce
D. All
Answer» E.
33.

Self inductance of a long solenoid is

A. ??n2?A
B. ??n2A/?
C. ??N2?A
D. BA
Answer» B. ??n2A/?
34.

The alternating current has frequency of 106 Hz in such a way that time period for completion of cycle is

A. 1?s
B. 1.5?s
C. 106sec
D. 1sec
Answer» B. 1.5?s
35.

The emf induced in a conductor of unit length moving with unit velocity at right angles to a magnetic field is equal to

A. Magnetic flux density
B. Torque
C. Mutual induction
D. Motional emf
Answer» B. Torque
36.

The only difference between construction of D.C generator and A.C generator is that of

A. Carbon brushes
B. Coil
C. Commutator
D. Magnetic field
Answer» D. Magnetic field