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51.

A 200 turn coil having an axial length of 30 mm and a radius of 10 mm is pivoted in a magnetic field having a flux density of 0.8 T. If the coil carries a current of 0.5 A, the torque acting on the coil will be[Hint. Torque = 2BIlNr N-m]

A. 8 N-m
B. 0.48 N-m
C. 0.048 N-m
D. 0.0048 N-m
Answer» D. 0.0048 N-m
52.

If a copper disc is rotated rapidly below a freely suspended magnetic needle, the magnetic needle shall start rotating with a velocity

A. less than that of disc but in opposite direction
B. equal to that of disc and in the same direction
C. equal to that of disc and in the opposite direction
D. less than that of disc and in the same direction
Answer» E.
53.

The electromagnet has 50 turns and a current of 1A flows through the coil. If the length of the magnet circuit is 200 mm, what is the magnetic field strength?

A. 2500 AT/m
B. 250 AT/m
C. 25 AT/m
D. 2.5 AT/m
Answer» C. 25 AT/m
54.

Out of the following statements, concerning an electric field, which statement is not true?

A. The electric intensity is a vector quantity
B. The electric field intensity at a point is numerically equal to the force exerted upon a charge placed at that point
C. An electric field is defined as a point in space at which an electric charge would experience a force
D. Unit field intensity in the exertion of a force of one newton on a charge of one coulomb
Answer» C. An electric field is defined as a point in space at which an electric charge would experience a force
55.

Core of an electromagnet should have

A. low coercivity
B. high susceptibility
C. both of the above
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
56.

What is the magnitude and the direction of force per 1.1m length of a pair of conductors of a direct current linecarrying 10 amperes and spaced 100 mm apart ?

A. 22 x 10"8 N
B. 22 x 10"7 N
C. 22 x 10-6 N
D. 22 x 10"5 N
Answer» E.
57.

The two conductors of a transmission line carry equal current I in opposite directions. The force on each conductor is

A. proportional to 7
B. proportional to X
C. proportional to distance between the conductors
D. inversely proportional to I
Answer» C. proportional to distance between the conductors
58.

Which of the following is a ferromagnetic material?

A. Tungsten
B. Aluminium
C. Copper
D. Nickel
Answer» E.
59.

Air gap has_______eluctance as compared to iron or steel path

A. little
B. lower
C. higher
D. zero
Answer» C. higher
60.

Degaussing is the process of

A. removal of magnetic impurities
B. removing gases from the materials
C. remagnetising metallic parts
D. demagnetising metallic parts
Answer» E.
61.

The use of permanent magnets is. not made in

A. magnetoes
B. energy meters
C. transformers
D. loud-speakers
Answer» D. loud-speakers
62.

A certain amount of current flows through a ring shaped coil with fixed number of turns. How does the magnetic induction B varies inside the coil if an iron core is threaded into coil without dimensional change of coil?

A. Decreases
B. Increases
C. Remains same
D. First increases and then decreases depending on the depth of iron in¬sertion
Answer» C. Remains same
63.

How does the magnetic compass needle behave in a magnetic field?

A. It assures a position right angle to magnetic field
B. It starts rotating
C. It assures a position which follows a line of magnetic flux
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
64.

Magnetic moment is a

A. pole strength
B. universal constant
C. scalar quantity
D. vector quantity
Answer» E.
65.

For which of the following materials the saturation value is the highest?

A. Ferromagnetic materials
B. Paramagnetic materials
C. Diamagnetic materials
D. Ferrites
Answer» E.
66.

Magnetising steel is normals difficult because

A. it corrodes easily
B. it has high permeability
C. it has high specific gravity
D. it has low permeability
Answer» E.
67.

Which of the following materials are diamagnetic?

A. Silver
B. Copper
C. Silver and copper
D. Iron
Answer» D. Iron
68.

A 300 mm long conductor is carrying a current of 10 A and is situated at right angles to a magnetic field having a flux density of 0.8 T ; the force on the conductor will be

A. 240 N
B. 24 N
C. 2.4 N
D. 0.24 N
Answer» D. 0.24 N
69.

A conductor of length L has current I passing through it, when it is placed parallel to a magnetic field. The force experienced by the conductor will be

A. zero
B. BLI
C. B2LI
D. BLI2
Answer» B. BLI
70.

The magnetomotive force is

A. the voltage across the two ends of exciting coil
B. the flow of an electric current
C. the sum of all currents embraced by one line of magnetic field
D. the passage of magnetic field through an exciting coil
Answer» D. the passage of magnetic field through an exciting coil
71.

Indicate which of the following material does not retain magnetism permanently.

A. Soft iron
B. Stainless steel
C. Hardened steel
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Stainless steel
72.

Which of the following is the unit of magnetic flux density?

A. Weber
B. Lumens
C. Tesla
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
73.

What is the magneto-motive force in a 75-turn coil of wire when there are 4 A of current through it?

A. 18.75 At
B. 30 At
C. 300 At
D. 187 At
Answer» D. 187 At
74.

Strength of an electromagnet can be increased by

A. increasing the cross-sectional area
B. increasing the number of turns
C. increasing current supply
D. all above methods
Answer» E.
75.

What is the magneto-motive force (mmf) of a wire with 8 turns carrying three amperes of current?

A. 2,400 At
B. 240 At
C. 24 At
D. 2.4 At
Answer» D. 2.4 At
76.

___ is the ability of a material to remain magnetized after removal of the magnetizing force.

A. Reluctance
B. Hysteresis
C. Retentivity
D. Induction
Answer» D. Induction
77.

The ___ is an electromagnetic device that contains a coil rotating on a jeweled bearing mount.

A. permanent-magnet speaker
B. d'Arsonval movement
C. single-pole, double-throw relay
D. crankshaft position sensor
Answer» C. single-pole, double-throw relay
78.

When the south poles of two bar magnets are brought close together, there will be a force of attraction.

A. 1
B.
Answer» C.
79.

The operation of an electrical generator relies on electromagnetic induction.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
80.

The magnetic field, current through the Hall element, and Hall voltage are all at right angles to each other.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
81.

A voltage is induced across a conductor if it remains absolutely stationary within a magnetic field.

A. 1
B.
Answer» C.
82.

When the speed at which a conductor is moved through a magnetic field is increased, the induced voltage will _____.

A. not be affected
B. equal 0 V
C. decrease
D. increase
Answer» E.
83.

A magnetic field is produced around a current-carrying conductor.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
84.

The unit of magnetic flux is the weber.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
85.

Ferromagnetic materials have minute magnetic ___ created within their atomic structure by the orbital motion and spin of electrons.

A. forces
B. flux lines
C. domains
D. tapes
Answer» D. tapes
86.

The induced emf of a conductor cutting flux lines is directly proportional to the rate of cutting.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
87.

The induced voltage across a stationary conductor in a stationary magnetic field ___.

A. equals 0 V
B. is usually very large
C. varies with time
D. depends on the strength of the magnetic field
Answer» B. is usually very large
88.

Magnetic flux flows from the north pole to the south pole within the magnet.

A. 1
B.
Answer» C.
89.

"Series" and "parallel" as applied to dc motors refer to

A. the connection of the motor and controller
B. the connection of the field coil and armature windings
C. the connection of the brush and commutator
D. the connection of the motor batteries
Answer» C. the connection of the brush and commutator
90.

Which electromagnetic device has a flexible cone?

A. A speaker
B. A dc generator
C. A relay
D. A solenoid
Answer» B. A dc generator
91.

The unit of flux density is known as

A. magnetomotive force
B. a weber
C. a maxwell
D. a tesla
Answer» E.
92.

A magnetic material such as iron can change the course of magnetic lines of force.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D.
Answer» B.
93.

You can determine the direction of the lines of force surrounding a conductor by using _____.

A. the right-hand rule
B. the left-hand rule
C. Lenz's law
D. Faraday's law
Answer» B. the left-hand rule
94.

The component that produces power in an electromagnetic generator is called the

A. armature
B. field winding
C. commutator
D. brush
Answer» B. field winding
95.

After the magnetizing force has been removed, the ratio of the remaining magnetic flux to the saturated magnetic flux is called _____________.

A. saturation
B. retentivity
C. hysteresis
D. coercivity
Answer» C. hysteresis
96.

What do you call the characteristic of a magnetic material whereby a change in magnetization lags the application of a magnetizing force?

A. Hysteresis
B. Induction
C. Retentivity
D. Reluctance
Answer» B. Induction
97.

Ferromagnetic materials have pre-existing magnetic fields.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D.
Answer» C. 1
98.

The polarity of induced voltage while a field is collapsing is

A. independent of the force creating the field
B. opposite to the force creating the field
C. identical to the force creating the field
D. present only if the force is stationary
Answer» C. identical to the force creating the field
99.

What is the reluctance of a material that has a length of 0.045 m, a cross-sectional area of 0.015 m2, and a permeability of 2500 µWb/At·m?

A. 833.33 µAt/Wb
B. 0.27 At/Wb
C. 1200 At/Wb
D. More information is needed in order to find the reluctance.
Answer» D. More information is needed in order to find the reluctance.
100.

A group of force lines going from the north pole to the south pole of a magnet is called the magnetic ___.

A. retentivity
B. reluctance
C. hysteresis
D. flux
Answer» E.