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Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Question 1: Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet?
Answer: A compass needle is a small bar magnet. When it is brought near a bar magnet, its
magnetic field lines interact with that of the bar magnet. Hence, a compass needle shows a
deflection when brought near the bar magnet.
Question 2: Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet.
Answer: Magnetic field lines of a bar magnet emerge from the north pole and terminate at the
south pole. Inside the magnet, the field lines emerge from the south pole and terminate at the north
pole, as shown in the given figure.
Question 3: List the properties of magnetic lines of force.
Answer: The properties of magnetic lines of force are as follows.
(a) Magnetic field lines emerge from the north pole.
(b) They merge at the south pole.
(c) The direction of field lines inside the magnet is from the south pole to the north pole.
(d) Magnetic lines do not intersect with each other.
Question 4: Why don’t two magnetic lines of force intersect each other?
Answer: If two field lines of a magnet intersect, then at the point of intersection, the compass
needle points in two different directions. This is not possible. Hence, two field lines do not
intersect each other.
Question 5: Consider a circular loop of wire lying in the plane of the table. Let the current pass
through the loop clockwise. Apply the right-hand rule to find out the direction of the magnetic
field inside and outside the loop.
Answer: Inside the loop = Pierce inside the table
Outside the loop = Appear to emerge out from the table
For downward direction of current flowing in the circular loop, the direction of magnetic field lines
will be as if they are emerging from the table outside the loop and merging in the table inside the
loop. Similarly, for upward direction of current flowing in the circular loop, the direction of
magnetic field lines will be as if they are emerging from the table outside the loop and merging in

the table inside the loop, as shown in the given figure.
Question 6: The magnetic field in a given region is uniform. Draw a diagram to represent it.
The magnetic field lines inside a current-carrying long straight solenoid are uniform.
Question 7: Consider a circular loop of wire lying in the plane of the table. Let the current pass
through the loop clockwise. Apply the right-hand rule to find out the direction of the magnetic
field inside and outside the loop.
Answer: Inside the loop = Pierce inside the table
Outside the loop = Appear to emerge out from the table
For downward direction of current flowing in the circular loop, the direction of magnetic field lines
will be as if they are emerging from the table outside the loop and merging in the table inside the
loop. Similarly, for upward direction of current flowing in the circular loop, the direction of
magnetic field lines will be as if they are emerging from the table outside the loop and merging in
the table inside the loop, as shown in the given figure.

Question 8:
The magnetic field in a given region is uniform. Draw a diagram to represent it.
Answer:
The magnetic field lines inside a current-carrying long straight solenoid are uniform.
Question 9: Choose the correct option.
The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid-carrying current
(a) is zero
(b) decreases as we move towards its end
(c) increases as we move towards its end
(d) is the same at all points
Answer: (d) The magnetic field inside a long, straight, current-carrying solenoid is uniform. It is
the same at all points inside the solenoid.
Question 10: Which of the following property of a proton can change while it moves freely in a
magnetic field? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

(a) mass
(b) speed
(c) velocity
(d) momentum
Answer: (c) and (d)
When a proton enters in a region of magnetic field, it experiences a magnetic force. As a result of
the force, the path of the proton becomes circular. Hence, its velocity and momentum change.
Question 11: State Fleming’s left-hand rule.
Answer: Fleming’s left hand rule states that if we arrange the thumb, the centre finger, and the
forefinger of the left hand at right angles to each other, then the thumb points towards the direction
of the magnetic force, the centre finger gives the direction of current, and the forefinger points in
the direction of magnetic field.
Question 12: What is the principle of an electric motor?
Answer: The working principle of an electric motor is based on the magnetic effect of current. A
current-carrying loop experiences a force and rotates when placed in a magnetic field. The
direction of rotation of the loop is given by the Fleming’s left-hand rule.
Question 13: What is the role of the split ring in an electric motor?
Answer: The split ring in the electric motor acts as a commutator. The commutator reverses the
direction of current flowing through the coil after each half rotation of the coil. Due to this reversal
of the current, the coil continues to rotate in the same direction.
Question 14: Explain different ways to induce current in a coil.
Answer: The different ways to induce current in a coil are as follows:
(a) If a coil is moved rapidly between the two poles of a horse-shoe magnet, then an electric
current is induced in the coil.
(b) If a magnet is moved relative to a coil, then an electric current is induced in the coil.
Question 15: State the principle of an electric generator.
Answer: An electric generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. It generates

electricity by rotating a coil in a magnetic field.
Question 16: Name some sources of direct current.
Answer: Some sources of direct current are cell, DC generator, etc.
Question 17: Which sources produce alternating current?

Answer: AC generators, power plants, etc., produce alternating current.
Question 18: Choose the correct option.
Answer: A rectangular coil of copper wires is rotated in a magnetic field. The direction of the
induced current changes once in each
(a) two revolutions(b) one revolution
(c) half revolution (d) one-fourth revolution
(c) When a rectangular coil of copper is rotated in a magnetic field, the direction of the induced
current in the coil changes once in each half revolution. As a result, the direction of current in the
coil remains the same.
Question 19: Name two safety measures commonly used in electric circuits and appliances.
Answer: Two safety measures commonly used in electric circuits and appliances are as follows:
(i) Each circuit must be connected with an electric fuse. This prevents the flow of excessive
current through the circuit. When the current passing through the wire exceeds the maximum limit
of the fuse element, the fuse melts to stop the flow of current through that circuit, hence protecting
the appliances connected to the circuit.
(ii) Earthing is a must to prevent electric shocks. Any leakage of current in an electric appliance is
transferred to the ground and people using the appliance do not get the shock.
Question 20: An electric oven of 2 kW is operated in a domestic electric circuit (220 V) that has a
current rating of 5 A. What result do you expect? Explain.
Answer: Current drawn by the electric oven can be obtained by the expression,
P = VI
Where,
Current = I
Power of the oven, P = 2 kW = 2000 W
Voltage supplied, V = 220 V
Hence, the current drawn by the electric oven is 9.09 A, which exceeds the safe limit of the
circuit. Fuse element of the electric fuse will melt and break the circuit.
Question 21: What precaution should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic electric

circuits?
Answer: The precautions that should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic circuits are as
follows:
(a) Too many appliances should not be connected to a single socket.
(b) Too many appliances should not be used at the same time.
(c) Faulty appliances should not be connected in the circuit.
(d) Fuse should be connected in the circuit.
Question 22: Which of the following correctly describes the magnetic field near a long straight
wire?
(a) The field consists of straight lines perpendicular to the wire
(b) The field consists of straight lines parallel to the wire
(c) The field consists of radial lines originating from the wire
(d) The field consists of concentric circles centred on the wire
Answer: (d) The magnetic field lines, produced around a straight current-carrying conductor, are
concentric circles. Their centres lie on the wire.
Question 23: The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction is
(a) the process of charging a body
(b) the process of generating magnetic field due to a current passing through a coil
(c) producing induced current in a coil due to relative motion between a magnet and the coil
(d) the process of rotating a coil of an electric motor
Answer: (c) When a straight coil and a magnet are moved relative to each other, a current is
induced in the coil. This phenomenon is known as electromagnetic induction.
Question 24: The device used for producing electric current is called a
(a) generator
(b) galvanometer
(c) ammeter
(d) motor
Answer: (a) An electric generator produces electric current. It converts mechanical energy into
electricity.

Question 25: The essential difference between an AC generator and a DC generator is that
(a) AC generator has an electromagnet while a DC generator has permanent magnet.
(b) DC generator will generate a higher voltage.
(c) AC generator will generate a higher voltage.
(d) AC generator has slip rings while the DC generator has a commutator.
Answer: (d) An AC generator has two rings called slip rings. A DC generator has two half rings
called commutator. This is the main difference between both the types of generators.
Question 26: At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit
(a) reduces substantially
(b) does not change
(c) increases heavily
(d) vary continuously
Answer: (c) When two naked wires of an electric circuit touch each other, the amount of current
that is flowing in the circuit increases abruptly. This causes short-circuit.
Question 27: State whether the following statements are true or false.
(a) An electric motor converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
(b) An electric generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
(c) The field at the centre of a long circular coil carrying current will be parallel straight lines.
(d) A wire with a green insulation is usually the live wire of an electric supply.
Answer: (a) False
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
(b) True
A generator is an electric device that generates electricity by rotating a coil in a magnetic field. It
works on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
(c) True
A long circular coil is a long solenoid. The magnetic field lines inside the solenoid are parallel lines.
(d) False

Live wire has red insulation cover, whereas earth wire has green insulation colour in the domestic
circuits.
Question 28: List three sources of magnetic fields.
Answer: Three sources of magnetic fields are as follows:
(a) Current-carrying conductors
(b) Permanent magnets
(c) Electromagnets
Question 29: How does a solenoid behave like a magnet? Can you determine the north and south
poles of a current-carrying solenoid with the help of a bar magnet? Explain.
Answer: A solenoid is a long coil of circular loops of insulated copper wire. Magnetic field lines
are produced around the solenoid when a current is allowed to flow through it. The magnetic field
produced by it is similar to the magnetic field of a bar magnet. The field lines produced in a
current-carrying solenoid is shown in the following figure.
In the above figure, when the north pole of a bar magnet is brought near the end connected to the
negative terminal of the battery, the solenoid repels the bar magnet. Since like poles repel each
other, the end connected to the negative terminal of the battery behaves as the north pole of the
solenoid and the other end behaves as a south pole. Hence, one end of the solenoid behaves as a
north pole and the other end behaves as a south pole.
Question 30: When is the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic
field largest?
Answer: The force experienced by a current-currying conductor is the maximum when the
direction of current is perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field.
Question 31: Imagine that you are sitting in a chamber with your back to one wall. An electron
beam, moving horizontally from back wall towards the front wall, is deflected by a strong magnetic
field to your right side. What is the direction of magnetic field?
Answer: The direction of magnetic field is given by Fleming’s left hand rule. Magnetic field inside
the chamber will be perpendicular to the direction of current (opposite to the direction of electron)
and direction of deflection/force i.e., either upward or downward. The direction of current is from

the front wall to the back wall because negatively charged electrons are moving from back wall to
the front wall. The direction of magnetic force is rightward. Hence, using Fleming’s left hand rule,
it can be concluded that the direction of magnetic field inside the chamber is downward.
Question 32: Imagine that you are sitting in a chamber with your back to one wall. An electron
beam, moving horizontally from back wall towards the front wall, is deflected by a strong magnetic
field to your right side. What is the direction of magnetic field?
Answer: The direction of magnetic field is given by Fleming’s left hand rule. Magnetic field inside
the chamber will be perpendicular to the direction of current (opposite to the direction of electron)
and direction of deflection/force i.e., either upward or downward. The direction of current is from
the front wall to the back wall because negatively charged electrons are moving from back wall to
the front wall. The direction of magnetic force is rightward. Hence, using Fleming’s left hand rule,
it can be concluded that the direction of magnetic field inside the chamber is downward.
Question 33: Draw a labelled diagram of an electric motor. Explain its principle and working.
What is the function of a split ring in an electric motor?
Answer: An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
It works on the principle of the magnetic effect of current. A current-carrying coil rotates in a
magnetic field. The following figure shows a simple electric motor.
When a current is allowed to flow through the coil MNST by closing the switch, the coil starts
rotating anti-clockwise. This happens because a downward force acts on length MN and at the
same time, an upward force acts on length ST. As a result, the coil rotates anti-clockwise.
Current in the length MN flows from M to N and the magnetic field acts from left to right, normal
to length MN. Therefore, according to Fleming’s left hand rule, a downward force acts on the
length MN. Similarly, current in the length ST flows from S to T and the magnetic field acts from
left to right, normal to the flow of current. Therefore, an upward force acts on the length ST. These
two forces cause the coil to rotate anti-clockwise.
After half a rotation, the position of MN and ST interchange. The half-ring D comes in contact
with brush A and half-ring C comes in contact with brush B. Hence, the direction of current in the
coil MNST gets reversed.

The current flows through the coil in the direction TSNM. The reversal of current through the coil
MNST repeats after each half rotation. As a result, the coil rotates unidirectional. The split rings
help to reverse the direction of current in the circuit. These are called the commutator.
Question 34: Name some devices in which electric motors are used?
Answer: Some devices in which electric motors are used are as follows:
(a) Water pumps
(b) Electric fans
(c) Electric mixers
(d) Washing machines
Question 35: A coil of insulated copper wire is connected to a galvanometer. What will happen if
a bar magnet is (i) pushed into the coil, (ii) withdrawn from inside the coil, (iii) held stationary
inside the coil?
Answer: A current induces in a solenoid if a bar magnet is moved relative to it. This is the
principle of electromagnetic induction.
(i) When a bar magnet is pushed into a coil of insulated copper wire, a current is induced
momentarily in the coil. As a result, the needle of the galvanometer deflects momentarily in a
particular direction.
(ii) When the bar magnet is withdrawn from inside the coil of the insulated copper wire, a current
is again induced momentarily in the coil in the opposite direction. As a result, the needle of the
galvanometer deflects momentarily in the opposite direction.
(iii) When a bar magnet is held stationary inside the coil, no current will be induced in the coil.
Hence, galvanometer will show no deflection.
Question 36: Two circular coils A and B are placed closed to each other. If the current in the coil
A is changed, will some current be induced in the coil B? Give reason.
Answer: Two circular coils A and B are placed close to each other. When the current in coil A is
changed, the magnetic field associated with it also changes. As a result, the magnetic field around
coil B also changes. This change in magnetic field lines around coil B induces an electric current in

it. This is called electromagnetic induction.
Question 37: State the rule to determine the direction of a (i) magnetic field produced around a
straight conductor-carrying current, (ii) force experienced by a current-carrying straight conductor
placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it, and (iii) current induced in a coil due to its
rotation in a magnetic field.
Answer: (i) Maxwell’s right hand thumb rule
(ii) Fleming’s left hand rule
(iii) Fleming’s right hand rule
Question 38: Explain the underlying principle and working of an electric generator by drawing a
labelled diagram. What is the function of brushes?
Answer: An electric generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
The principle of working of an electric generator is that when a loop is moved in a magnetic field,
an electric current is induced in the coil. It generates electricity by rotating a coil in a magnetic
field. The following figure shows a simple AC generator.
MNST → Rectangular coil
A and B → Brushes
C and D → Two slip rings
X → Axle, G → Galvanometer
If axle Xis rotated clockwise, then the length MN moves upwards while length ST moves
downwards. Since the lengths MN and ST are moving in a magnetic field, a current will be induced
in both of them due to electromagnetic induction. Length MN is moving upwards and the magnetic

field acts from left to right. Hence, according to Fleming’s right hand rule, the direction of induced
current will be from M to N. Similarly, the direction of induced current in the length ST will be
from S to T.
The direction of current in the coil is MNST. Hence, the galvanometer shows a deflection in a
particular direction. After half a rotation, length MN starts moving down whereas length ST starts
moving upward. The direction of the induced current in the coil gets reversed as TSNM. As the
direction of current gets reversed after each half rotation, the produced current is called an
alternating current (AC).
To get a unidirectional current, instead of two slip rings, two split rings are used, as shown in the
following figure.
In this arrangement, brush A always remains in contact with the length of the coil that is moving
up whereas brush B always remains in contact with the length that is moving down. The split rings
C and D act as a commutator.
The direction of current induced in the coil will be MNST for the first rotation and TSNM in the
second half of the rotation. Hence, a unidirectional current is produced from the generator called
DC generator. The current is called AC current.
Question 39: When does an electric short circuit occur?
Answer: If the resistance of an electric circuit becomes very low, then the current flowing through
the circuit becomes very high. This is caused by connecting too many appliances to a single socket
or connecting high power rating appliances to the light circuits. This results in a short circuit.
When the insulation of live and neutral wires undergoes wear and tear and then touches each
other, the current flowing in the circuit increases abruptly. Hence, a short circuit occurs.
Question 40: What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic
appliances?
Answer: The metallic body of electric appliances is connected to the earth by means of earth wire
so that any leakage of electric current is transferred to the ground. This prevents any electric shock
to the user. That is why earthing of the electrical appliances is necessary.
CLASS-10TH -CHAPTER -13 MAGNETIC EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT
Questions for Practice
Q.1 The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carrying current:
(a) is zero (b) decreases as we move towards its end
(c) is same at all points. (d) Increases as we move towards its end
Q.2 Which of the following properties of proton can change while it moves freely in a magnetic field?
(a) mass (b) speed (c) velocity (d) momentum.
Q.3 How do we think the displacement of rod AB will be affected if
(i) current in a rod AB is increased (ii) a stronger horse-shoe magnet is used
(iii) length of rod AB is increased ? (Figure 13.12 Page number 230).
Q.4 A positively-charged particle (alpha particle) projected towards west is deflected towards north
by magnetic field. The direction of magnetic field is :
(a) towards south (b) towards east (c) downward (d) upward
Q.5 What is the role of the split-ring in an electric motor?
Q.6 What will be the frequency of an A.C if its direction changes after every .01 s?
Q.7 An A.C has a frequency of 50 Hz. How many times does it change its direction in one second?
Q.8 A student performs an experiment to study the magnetic effect of current around a current
carrying straight conductor. He reports that
(i) The direction of deflection of the north pole of a compass needle kept at a given point near the
conductor remains unaffected even when the terminals of the battery sending current in the wire are
inter changed.
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(ii) for a given battery, the degree of deflection of a N-pole decreases when the compass is kept at a
point farther away from the conductor. Which of the above observations of the student is incorrect
and why?
Q.9 Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of a current carrying solenoid. What does the pattern of
field lines inside the solenoid indicate? Write one application of magnetic field of current carrying
solenoid.
Q.10 Sketch magnetic field lines around a current carrying straight conductor.
Q.11 Why does a current carrying conductor kept in a magnetic field experience force? On what
factors does the direction of this force depend? Name and state the rule used for determination of
direction of this force.
Q.12 Two circular coils A and B are placed close to each other. If the current in the coil A is
changed, will some current be induced in the coil B? Give reason.
Q13 Explain what is short-circuiting and overloading in an electric supply?
Q.14 What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth the metallic appliances?
Q.15 (a) What is an electromagnet? What does it consist of?
(b) Name one material in each case which is used to make a (i) permanent magnet (ii) Temporary
magnet.
Q.16 Draw a sketch of the patten of field lines due to a (i) current flowing in a circular
coil (ii) current carrying solenoid.
Q.17 A circuit has a fuse of 5A. What is the maximum number of 100W, 220V bulbs that can be
safely used in the circuit.
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CLASS X Questions Bank Magnetic effects of electric current
One mark Questions:

1. How can you show that the magnetic field produced by a given electric current in the wire
decreases as the distance from the wire decreases?
2. What is the advantage of the third wire of earth connection in domestic appliances?
3. What constitutes the field of a magnet?
4. What is short-circuiting in an electric supply?
5. What will be the frequency of an alternating current if its direction changes after every 0.01s?
6. An alternating electric current has a frequency of 50 Hz. How many times does it change its
direction in 1s?
7. How is the strength of the magnetic field at a point near a wire related to the strength of the electric
current flowing in the wire?
8. How can it be shown that a magnetic field exists around a wire through which a direct current is
passing?
9. On what effect of an electric current does an electromagnet work?
10. What is the direction of magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil carrying current in
anticlockwise direction?
Two Mark Questions

1. With the help of a neat-diagram, describe how you can generate induced current in a circuit.
2. What is meant by the term “Magnetic field Lines”? List two properties of magnetic field lines.
3. Write the rule which determines the direction of magnetic field developed around a straight
conductor when current is passed through the conductor.
4. State the rule to determine the direction of magnetic field produced around a current carrying
conductor.
5. On which factors does the force experienced by a current carrying conductor placed in a uniform
magnetic field depend?
6. State Fleming’s right-hand Rule.
7. Why is series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?
8. Differentiate between electric force and magnetic forces.
9. How does AC differ from DC? What are the advantages and disadvantages of AC over DC?
10. Draw the magnetic field due to a current carrying circular coil. State the clock rule to find the
polarities of the faces of the coil.
Three Mark Questions

1. Draw the pattern of field lined due to a solenoid carrying electric current. Mark the north and the
south poles in the diagram.
2. Draw the pattern of lines of force due to a magnetic field through and around a current carrying
loop of wire. How would the strength of the magnetic field produced at the centre of the circular loop
be affected if (i) the strength of the current passing through this loop is doubled? (ii) the radius of the
loop is reduced to half of the original radius?
3. Draw the pattern lines of force due to a magnetic field associated with a current carrying conductor.
State how the magnetic field produced changes (i) with an increase in current in the conductor and (ii)
the distance from the conductor.
4. Draw the pattern of field lines due to a bar magnet. Mention any two properties of the magnetic field
lines.
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5. How does the strength of the magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil of wire depend on: (i) the
radius of the coil? (ii) the number of turns of the wire? (iii) the strength of the current flowing in the
coil?
6. The flow of a current in a circular loop of a wire creates a magnetic field at its centre. How can
existence of the field be detected? State the rule which helps to predict the direction of this magnetic
field.
7. What are the factors on which the strength of magnetic field produced by current-carrying solenoid
depends?
8. A coil of copper wire is connected to a galvanometer. What would happen if a bar magnet is: (i)
pushed into the coil with north pole entering first (ii) pulled out of the coil (iii) held stationary inside the
coil?
9. Explain what is short-circuiting and overloading in an electric supply.
10. What are magnetic field lines? How is the direction of a magnetic field at a point determined?
Mention two important properties of the magnetic field lines.
Five Mark Questions:

1. (a) Suggest an activity to show the pattern of magnetic field lines, when you are provided with a bar
magnet, a cardboard piece and iron filings.(b)Draw a rough sketch of the field lines which you will
observe.
2. (a) What is an electromagnet? What does it consists of? (b) Name one material in each case used
to make a (i) permanent magnet (ii) temporary magnet. (c) Describe an activity to show how can you
make an electromagnet in your school lab?
3. State Fleming’s left-hand rule. With a labeled diagram, describe the working of an electric motor.
What is the function of split-ring Commutator in a motor?
4. State Fleming’s right-hand rule. With a labeled diagram, describe the working of an AC electric
generator.
5. Draw the lines of force of the magnetic field through and around (a)single loop of wire carrying
current, (b) a solenoid carrying electric current.
6. Why is pure iron not used for making permanent magnets? Name one material used for making
permanent magnets. Describe how permanent magnets are made electrically. State two examples of
electrical appliances made by using permanent magnets.
7. (a)Draw a schematic labeled diagram of a domestic wiring circuit which includes (i)a main fuse (ii) a
power meter (iii)one light point (iv) a power plug.(b) Why is it necessary to connect an earth wire to
electric appliances having metallic covers?
8. (a)What are magnetic field lines? How is the direction of a magnetic field at a point determined? (b)
Draw two field lines around a bar magnet along its length on its two sides and mark the field directions
on them by arrow marks. (c) List any three properties of magnetic field lines.
9. What is an electric motor? With the help of a diagram, describe the working of an electric motor.
10. What are magnetic field lines? Write their characteristics. Draw the magnetic field lines due to a
current flowing in a circular coil.
11. Explain the principle, construction and working of an electric motor.
12. Explain with labeled diagram, the principle, construction and working of an electric generator.
13. (a ). What is an electromagnet ?
(b). List any of its two uses.
(c ). Draw a labeled diagram to show how an electromagnet is made.

(d ). What is the purpose of the soft iron core used in making an electromagnet ?
Numerical:
1. The mains power supply of a house is through a 5-A fuse. How many 100-W bulbs can be used in
this house at the correct voltage?
2. A wire 10 cm long and carrying a current of 1.5 A is held in a uniform magnetic field in which B=10-
3 T. Calculate the force on the wire if it is held perpendicular to the lines of the magnetic field.
3. A current of 10 A flows in a circular coil of 1000 turns and radius 0.1 m. Find the magnitude of the
magnetic field at the centre of the coil.
4. At what distance from a straight conductor carrying a current of 2.8 A, will the magnetic induction
be 2.8×10-5 T?
5. Find the strength of the current which will produce a magnetic field of 10-4 T at the centre of a coil
of mean radius 0.10 m. The coil comprises 20 turns.
6. A 0.4 m wire, stretched horizontally, carries an electric current of 15 A from East to West, in a
magnetic field whose magnetic field intensity is 0.1 N/Am, directed vertically downwards. What is (a)
the magnitude of the magnetic deflecting force on the wire, and (b) its direction?
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MAGNETIC EFFECT OF CURRENTS CLASS 10TH
JSUNIL TUTORIAL
PANJABI COLONY GALI 01, SAMASTIPUR
ASSIGNMENT
Q. 1. What is a magnetic field?
Q. 2. What are the magnetic lines of force?
Q. 3. What is an electric motor?
Q. 4. What is a solenoid?
Q. 5. Which effect of electric current is utilized in the working of an electric motor?
Q. 6. What is the frequency for a.c (altemating current) in India?
Q. 7. On what principle is an a.c generator based?
Q. 8. Why don’t two magnetic lines of force interest each other?
Q. 9. Name some source of direct current?
Q. 10. When does an electric short circuit occur?
Q. 11. What is the usual colour code followed for connecting ive, neutral and earth wires. Why is it so important?
Q. 12. What are electromagnetic inductions?
Q. 13. State the rule to determine the direction of magnetic field produced around a current carrying conductor?
Q. 14. What is the role of a fuse in the electric circuits?
Q. 15. Explain direct and alternating current?
Q. 16. What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances?
Q. 17. Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet?
Q. 18. Why does a compass needle get deflected brought near a bar magnet?
Q. 19. List the properties of magnetic lines of force?
Q. 20. What is the principle of an electric motor?
Q. 21. State the principle of an electric generator.
Q. 22. Two circular coils a and b are placed closed to each other. If the current in coil a is changed, will some current
be induced in the coil b? Give reason.
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MCQ based on activity for 10th CBSE Magnetic effect of current
1) Magnetic fields are produced due to D. none of the above

7) The functioning of an electric motor is based on
A. Stationary charges
A. thermal properties of a wire
B. Moving charges 
B. magnetic effect of a permanent magnet
C. Both a and b
C. magnetic effects of current
D. None of the above
8) The loops in the conductor repel each other when
2) 1 Gauss =
current is passed through them.
A. 10⁴ Tesla
A. depends on the type of current
B. 1000 Tesla
B. (AC/DC) depends on the radius of the loops
C. 10⁻⁴ Tesla  C. true
D. None of the above D. false
3) The magnetic field density along the axial line of a 9) Which of the following about a magnetic field is
circular coil carrying current correct?
A. Zero A. The unlike magnetic poles repel.
B. Constant B. A magnetic pole can be isolated.
C. Varies with distance from the center of the coil C. The magnetic field lines indicate the direction of
D. None of the above force.
4) In magnetostatics, the magnetic field generated by a D. A magnetic pole cannot induce magnetic poles in
steady current is given by other materials.
A. Biot-Savart’s  10) Amit attaches one end of a string to a steel paper
B. Law Lenz’s Law clip and the other end to a table. The string is very light.
C. Faraday’s Law He then uses a magnet to attract it so the clip seems to
D. Ohm’s Law float in air. However, when she lifts the magnet, the
5) The magnetic field developed at different points on paper clip falls. What is the reason for this?
the axial line of a circular coil is A. The potential energy of the clip decreases.
A. Directly proportional to the current B. The gravitational force near the magnet
B. Inversely proportional to the current increases.
C. Independent of the current C. The magnetic properties of the clip decreases.
D. Directly proportional to the square of the current D. The magnetic field strength near the clip
6) What is the nature of the magnetic field inside current decreases
carrying loop?
A. randomly in all directions
B. all in one direction
C. all fields cancel each other (no magnetic field)
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11) A rod P is hung on a string and then another rod Q is D. Steel
brought near it. P and Q attract each other. Which of the
following statements is correct?
A. P must be a magnetic object.
MCQ based on activity for 10th

B. Q must be a magnetic object.
C. Both P and Q must be magnetic objects.
D. It is possible that P and Q both are magnetic
CBSE Magnetic effect of
objects or only one of them is.
12) A piece of metal can be deduced to become a current by jsunil
magnet if
A. both ends of a compass needle are attracted to it.
B. a magnet is attracted to it.
C. one end of a compass needle is repelled by it.
D. copper wire is repelled by it.
13) Which of the following statements describes an
example of induced magnetism?
A. A bar magnet, swinging freely, comes to rest
pointing North-South.
B. A bar magnet loses its magnetism if it is
repeatedly dropped.
C. A bar magnet attracts a piece of soft iron.
D. It is hard to magnetise steel, but easy to
magnetise soft iron.
14) A metal bar X-Y hung by a thread always settles in
no definite direction. Another bar P-Q of the same metal
always comes to rest with end P pointing North. What is
the result if the two bars are brought near one another?
A. P attracts X but repels Y.
B. P neither attracts nor repels X.
C. P attracts X but Q repels Y.
D. P and Q both attract X.
15) Which of the following is suitable to be used for the
needle of a plotting compass?
A. Brass
B. Copper
C. Iron
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Question 2: Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet.

Question 3: List the properties of magnetic lines of force.

Answer: The properties of magnetic lines of force are as follows.

(a) Magnetic field lines emerge from the north pole.

(b) They merge at the south pole.

(d) Magnetic lines do not intersect with each other.

Answer: Inside the loop = Pierce inside the table

Outside the loop = Appear to emerge out from the table

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the table inside the loop, as shown in the given figure.

Answer: Inside the loop = Pierce inside the table

Outside the loop = Appear to emerge out from the table

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Question 9: Choose the correct option.

The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid-carrying current

(b) decreases as we move towards its end

(c) increases as we move towards its end

(d) is the same at all points

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Answer: (c) and (d)

Question 11: State Fleming’s left-hand rule.

Question 12: What is the principle of an electric motor?

Question 14: Explain different ways to induce current in a coil.

Answer: The different ways to induce current in a coil are as follows:

Question 15: State the principle of an electric generator.

Answer: An electric generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. It generates

Question 16: Name some sources of direct current.

Answer: Some sources of direct current are cell, DC generator, etc.

Question 17: Which sources produce alternating current?

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Answer: AC generators, power plants, etc., produce alternating current.

Question 18: Choose the correct option.

(a) two revolutions(b) one revolution

(c) half revolution (d) one-fourth revolution

Power of the oven, P = 2 kW = 2000 W

Voltage supplied, V = 220 V

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(a) Too many appliances should not be connected to a single socket.

(c) Faulty appliances should not be connected in the circuit.

(d) Fuse should be connected in the circuit.

(a) The field consists of straight lines perpendicular to the wire

(b) The field consists of straight lines parallel to the wire

(d) The field consists of concentric circles centred on the wire

Question 23: The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction is

(a) the process of charging a body

(d) the process of rotating a coil of an electric motor

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(a) AC generator has an electromagnet while a DC generator has permanent magnet.

(b) DC generator will generate a higher voltage.

(c) AC generator will generate a higher voltage.

(a) reduces substantially

(b) does not change

(c) increases heavily

(d) vary continuously