Magnetism And Electromagnetism — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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What will be the current passing through the ring shaped air cored coil when number of turns is 800 and ampere turns are 3200?
Correct Answer: Option B — 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4 is the correct answer to “What will be the current passing through the ring shaped air cored coil when number of turns is 800 and ampere turns are 3200”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
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Question 2 of 40
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A rectangular magnet of magnetic moment M is cut into two piece of same length, the magnetic moment of each piece will be
Correct Answer: Option B — $$\frac{{\text{M}}}{2}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{\text{M}}}{2}$$ is the correct answer to “A rectangular magnet of magnetic moment M is cut into two piece of same length, the magnetic moment of each piece will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
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Question 3 of 40
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Main causes of noisy solenoid are
Correct Answer: Option C — both of above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both of above is the correct answer to “Main causes of noisy solenoid are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
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Question 4 of 40
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The most effective and quickest may of making a magnet from soft iron is by
Correct Answer: Option A — placing it inside a coil carrying current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
placing it inside a coil carrying current is the correct answer to “The most effective and quickest may of making a magnet from soft iron is by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
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Question 5 of 40
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Gilbert is a unit of
Correct Answer: Option B — magnetomotive force
Detailed Academic Explanation:
magnetomotive force is the correct answer to “Gilbert is a unit of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following is the unit of magnetic flux density?
Correct Answer: Option C — Tesla
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tesla is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the unit of magnetic flux density”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
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Question 7 of 40
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Indicate which of the following material does not retain magnetism permanently.
Correct Answer: Option A — Soft iron
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Soft iron is the correct answer to “Indicate which of the following material does not retain magnetism permanently.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 8 of 40
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The magnetomotive force is
Correct Answer: Option C — the sum of all currents embraced by one line of magnetic field
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the sum of all currents embraced by one line of magnetic field is the correct answer to “The magnetomotive force is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 9 of 40
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The relative permeability is less than unity is case of
Correct Answer: Option D — diamagnetic materials
Detailed Academic Explanation:
diamagnetic materials is the correct answer to “The relative permeability is less than unity is case of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 10 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option A — Zero
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zero is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 11 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option C — 2.4 N
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.4 N is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 12 of 40
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A material which is slightly repelled by a magnetic field is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — diamagnetic material
Detailed Academic Explanation:
diamagnetic material is the correct answer to “A material which is slightly repelled by a magnetic field is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 13 of 40
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The change of cross-sectional area of conductor in magnetic field will affect
Correct Answer: Option C — (A) and (B) both in the same way
Detailed Academic Explanation:
(A) and (B) both in the same way is the correct answer to “The change of cross-sectional area of conductor in magnetic field will affect”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 14 of 40
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The direction of magnetic lines of force is
Correct Answer: Option B — from north pole to south pole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
from north pole to south pole is the correct answer to “The direction of magnetic lines of force is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 15 of 40
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Reciprocal of permeability is
Correct Answer: Option A — reluctivity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reluctivity is the correct answer to “Reciprocal of permeability is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 16 of 40
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Susceptibility is positive for
Correct Answer: Option C — ferromagnetic substances
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ferromagnetic substances is the correct answer to “Susceptibility is positive for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 17 of 40
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Which of the following materials are diamagnetic?
Correct Answer: Option C — Silver and copper
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Silver and copper is the correct answer to “Which of the following materials are diamagnetic”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 18 of 40
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Magnetising steel is normals difficult because
Correct Answer: Option D — it has low permeability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
it has low permeability is the correct answer to “Magnetising steel is normals difficult because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 19 of 40
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For which of the following materials the saturation value is the highest?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ferrites
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ferrites is the correct answer to “For which of the following materials the saturation value is the highest”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 20 of 40
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Magnetic moment is a
Correct Answer: Option D — vector quantity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
vector quantity is the correct answer to “Magnetic moment is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 21 of 40
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How does the magnetic compass needle behave in a magnetic field?
Correct Answer: Option C — It assures a position which follows a line of magnetic flux
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It assures a position which follows a line of magnetic flux is the correct answer to “How does the magnetic compass needle behave in a magnetic field”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 22 of 40
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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?
Correct Answer: Option B — Increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increases is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 23 of 40
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One telsa is equal to
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 Wb/m2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 Wb/m2 is the correct answer to “One telsa is equal to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 24 of 40
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The susceptibility of paramagnetic materials generally lies between
Correct Answer: Option A — 10-3 and 10-5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10-3 and 10-5 is the correct answer to “The susceptibility of paramagnetic materials generally lies between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 25 of 40
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The materials are a bit inferior conductors of magnetic flux than air.
Correct Answer: Option C — diamagnetic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
diamagnetic is the correct answer to “The materials are a bit inferior conductors of magnetic flux than air.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 26 of 40
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The use of permanent magnets is. not made in
Correct Answer: Option C — transformers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
transformers is the correct answer to “The use of permanent magnets is. not made in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 27 of 40
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Degaussing is the process of
Correct Answer: Option D — demagnetising metallic parts
Detailed Academic Explanation:
demagnetising metallic parts is the correct answer to “Degaussing is the process of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following is a ferromagnetic material?
Correct Answer: Option D — Nickel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nickel is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a ferromagnetic material”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 29 of 40
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The two conductors of a transmission line carry equal current I in opposite directions. The force on each conductor is
Correct Answer: Option B — proportional to X
Detailed Academic Explanation:
proportional to X is the correct answer to “The two conductors of a transmission line carry equal current I in opposite directions. The force on each conductor is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 30 of 40
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The ratio of intensity of magnetisation to the magnetisation force is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — susceptibility
Detailed Academic Explanation:
susceptibility is the correct answer to “The ratio of intensity of magnetisation to the magnetisation force is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 31 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option D — 22 x 10-5 N
Detailed Academic Explanation:
22 x 10-5 N is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 32 of 40
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The commonly used material for shielding or screening magnetism is
Correct Answer: Option C — soft iron
Detailed Academic Explanation:
soft iron is the correct answer to “The commonly used material for shielding or screening magnetism is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 33 of 40
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Ferrites are materials.
Correct Answer: Option C — ferromagnetic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ferromagnetic is the correct answer to “Ferrites are materials.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 34 of 40
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The uniform magnetic field is
Correct Answer: Option C — the field in which all lines of magnetic flux are parallel and equidistant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the field in which all lines of magnetic flux are parallel and equidistant is the correct answer to “The uniform magnetic field is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 35 of 40
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Core of an electromagnet should have
Correct Answer: Option C — both of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both of the above is the correct answer to “Core of an electromagnet should have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 36 of 40
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Fleming's left hand rule is used to find
Correct Answer: Option C — Direction of force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Direction of force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field is the correct answer to “Fleming's left hand rule is used to find”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 37 of 40
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Ferrites are a sub-group of
Correct Answer: Option D — ferri-magnetic materials
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ferri-magnetic materials is the correct answer to “Ferrites are a sub-group of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 38 of 40
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The force between two long parallel conductors is inversely proportional to
Correct Answer: Option D — Distance between the conductors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Distance between the conductors is the correct answer to “The force between two long parallel conductors is inversely proportional to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 39 of 40
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Out of the following statements, concerning an electric field, which statement is not true?
Correct Answer: Option B — The electric field intensity at a point is numerically equal to the force exerted upon a charge placed at that point
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The electric field intensity at a point is numerically equal to the force exerted upon a charge placed at that point is the correct answer to “Out of the following statements, concerning an electric field, which statement is not true”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
Question 40 of 40
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Tesla is a unit of
Correct Answer: Option C — flux density
Detailed Academic Explanation:
flux density is the correct answer to “Tesla is a unit of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Magnetism And Electromagnetism.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Magnetism And Electromagnetism
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