Quiz on Electromagnetism

Name: ________________________
1. This diagram shows the magnetic field of
a. two wires at Y and Z both carrying electric current into the paper
b. two wires at Y and Z both carrying electric current out of the paper
c. a wire Y carrying current into the paper and a wire Z carrying current out of the paper
d. a bar magnet with N pole at Y and S pole at Z
e. a bar magnet with S pole at Y and N pole at Z
2. When the a.c. supply to the coil is switched on and left on, the iron bar will..
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

stay at the same height and vibrate

be repelled upwards from the coil and then remain stationary
move down towards the coil and then vibrate slightly
do not move at all
move down towards the coil and then up again to its starting point

3. The three lines marked X in the diagram are a symbol for

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

a capacitor
insulation
a soft iron core
a permanent magnet
a magnetic field

4. When current flows through the coil shown in the above diagram, in which of the following ways is
the iron magnetized?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

North pole at F, South pole at G

North pole at G, South pole at F
No poles at F and G
North pole at F, North pole at G
South pole at F, South pole at G

5. Which one of the following graphs best shows the variation of the magnetic flux density along the axis
of a current carrying solenoid (the solenoid position is shown on the graph)?

6. When the magnet rotates as shown an alternating e.m.f. is generated in the coil. If the speed of
rotation is doubled
a. the voltage increases and the frequency is reduced
b. the voltage increases and the frequency doubles
c. the voltage stays the same and the frequency doubles
d. the voltage decreases and the frequency is reduced
e. the voltage decreases and the frequency doubles.

7. A transformer has 100 turns on its primary and 1000 turns on its secondary. If a 50.Hz, 100. V output
is seen at the secondary, then the
a. frequency at the primary is 5.0 Hz
b. voltage across the primary is 10.0 V
c. current in the secondary is 10 times the current in the primary

d. secondary dissipates more energy than the primary

8. The unit for electrical power is the
a. joule
b. watt
c. ohm
d. Newton
9. The current direction in the rotating coil of a simple d.c electric motoris reversed every half revolution
to
a. reverse the polarity of the field magnet
b. prevent corrosion of the brushes.
c. maintain the direction of rotation of the coil
d. provide an a.c output from the motor
10. Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the commutator of a simple d.c electric
motor?
(1) It reverses the connections between the battery and the coil as the coil rotates.
(2) It has two conducting segments.
(3) It is connected to the battery by two brushes.
a. (1)

b. (3)

c. (1) and (2)

d. (2) and (3)

e. (1), (2) and (3)

11. Electrical energy is transmitted in the grid system at high voltages because
a. it is easier to generate high voltages than low voltages
b. energy losses are lower at high voltages
c. the resistance of the cables is lower at high voltages
d. thicker cables can be used with high voltages
12. While a magnet is being inserted into a coil the induced e.m.f. is increased if the
(1) number of turns in the coil is increased
(2) speed with which the magnet is inserted is increased
(3) opposite pole is inserted into the coil
a. (1)

b. (3)

c. (1) and (2)

d. (2) and (3)

e. (1), (2), and (3)

13. The purpose of the commutator (split ring) in the simple d.c motor is to
a. convert alternating current to direct current
b. reduce power losses
c. increase the speed of the motor
d. produce continuous motion in one direction
e. prevent sparking at the contacts with the brushes
14. If there are 2000 turns in the primary coil of a transformer and 500 turns in the secondary coil and
alternating voltage of 240 volts is applied to the primary coil, what will be the voltage in the secondary
coil?
a. 4800 V

b. 1200 V

c. 960 V

d. 60 V

e. 12 V

15. Lenzs law of electromagnetic induction may be stated as the induced effect in a circuit is in such a
direction as to oppose the change which producing it. The phrase the change which is producing it
means a change in the
a. resistance of the circuit
b. temperature of the circuit
c. material from which the circuit is made
d. magnetic flux (field) linked with the circuit