Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Physics.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Core of electromagnets are made up of ____________

A. Diamagnetic Material
B. Paramagnetic Material
C. Ferromagnetic Material
D. Plastic
Answer» D. Plastic
2.

If the relative permeability of material lies between zero and one, the material is ____________

A. Diamagnetic Material
B. Paramagnetic Material
C. Ferromagnetic Material
D. Insufficient Information
Answer» B. Paramagnetic Material
3.

If the magnetic meridian of a certain place, the horizontal component of the earth s magnetic field is 0.26 G and the dip angle is 60 , what is the magnetic field of earth at this location?

A. 0.52 G
B. 0.46 G
C. 0.78 G
D. 0.94 G
Answer» B. 0.46 G
4.

The earth s magnetic field at the equator is approximately 0.4 G. What is the earth s dipole moment?

A. 0.8 X 10<sup>23</sup> Am<sup>2</sup>
B. 1.0 X 10<sup>23</sup> Am<sup>2</sup>
C. 1.2 X 10<sup>23</sup> Am<sup>2</sup>
D. 1.5 X 10<sup>23</sup> Am<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. 1.2 X 10<sup>23</sup> Am<sup>2</sup>
5.

If for a material, the magnetization is 8 X 105 A/m and the relative permeability is 200, what is the Magnetic Intensity?

A. 4.89 X 10<sup>3</sup> A/m
B. 4.64 X 10<sup>3</sup> A/m
C. 4.43 X 10<sup>3</sup> A/m
D. 4.02 X 10<sup>3</sup> A/m
Answer» E.
6.

A solenoid has a core of a material with relative permeability 400. The windings are insulated from the core and the magnetic Intensity is 1500 A/m. What is the Magnetization of the core?

A. 0.25 T
B. 0.50 T
C. 0.75 T
D. 1.00 T
Answer» D. 1.00 T
7.

A solenoid carry a current of 2A. If the number of turns is 1000 per meter, what is the Magnetic Intensity?

A. 1000 A/m
B. 2000 A/m
C. 3000 A/m
D. 4000 A/m
Answer» C. 3000 A/m
8.

For a paramagnetic material, does not depend on Temperature.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

The dimensions of are ____________

A. [AL]
B. [AL<sup>2</sup>T<sup>-1</sup>]
C. [AM<sup>2</sup>L<sup>4</sup>T]
D. Dimensionless
Answer» E.
10.

How is the magnetic field, B, related to Magnetization, M?

A. B M
B. B 1/M
C. B M<sup>2</sup>
D. B 1/M<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. B 1/M
11.

In case of diamagnetic materials, M and H are opposite in direction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
12.

Where would the declination be greater?

A. India
B. Africa
C. Egypt
D. Arctic
Answer» E.
13.

The vertical plane containing the earth s axis of rotation is called as _____________

A. Geographic meridian
B. Magnetic Meridian
C. Magnetic Declination
D. Prime Meridian
Answer» B. Magnetic Meridian
14.

If a material is paramagnetic, what shall be the value of ?

A. Negative
B. Small and positive
C. Large and Positive
D. Depends on other factors
Answer» C. Large and Positive