Electricity and Magnetism: Master the Fundamentals with Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is the SI unit of electric current?

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Ampere (A)

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Ohm (Ω)

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Volt (V)

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Coulomb (C)

Question 2

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 3

What is a characteristic of a parallel-plate capacitor?

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Capacitance increases with plate area

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Capacitance decreases with plate area

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Capacitance is independent of plate spacing

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Capacitance decreases with plate spacing

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of electromagnetic induction?

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Transformer

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Thermionic emission

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Photoelectric effect

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Piezoelectricity

Question 5

What is the SI unit of magnetic flux?

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Weber (Wb)

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Henry (H)

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Ampere (A)

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Tesla (T)

Question 6

What is a defining characteristic of a superconductor?

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Zero electrical resistance

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Low thermal conductivity

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High magnetic permeability

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High electrical resistance

Question 7

In a DC circuit, what is the direction of conventional current flow?

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From positive to negative terminal

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Alternating between terminals

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No current flow

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From negative to positive terminal

Question 8

Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy using electromagnetic induction?

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Electric motor

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Battery

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Generator

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Resistor

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of electric charge?

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It can be created or destroyed

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It can be positive or negative

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It is conserved

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It is quantized

Question 10

A capacitor stores electrical energy in the form of:

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Electric field

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Gravitational potential energy

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Magnetic field

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Kinetic energy

Question 11

Which of the following materials is known for its high magnetic permeability?

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminum

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an application of electromagnetic induction?

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Capacitors

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Fluorescent lighting

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Transformers

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Generators

Question 13

The electric field intensity (E) inside a parallel-plate capacitor is:

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Directly proportional to the voltage (V) across the capacitor and inversely proportional to the distance (d) between the plates

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Proportional to the current (I) flowing through the capacitor

Question 14

Which unit is used to measure magnetic flux density?

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Tesla

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Farad

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Weber

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Henry

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of superconducting materials?

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Zero electrical resistance

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High magnetic permeability

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High thermal conductivity

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High specific heat capacity

Question 16

The power (P) dissipated in a resistor is given by the formula:

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P = I² * R

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P = I * V

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P = V² / R

Question 17

Which fundamental property of electric charges allows them to attract or repel each other?

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Electric charge

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Color

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Mass

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Volume

Question 18

In the International System of Units (SI), what is the unit of measurement for electric current?

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Ampere

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Ohm

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Coulomb

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Volt

Question 19

Which of the following materials is known for its ability to conduct electricity efficiently?

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Copper

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Wood

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Glass

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Rubber

Question 20

In a simple electric circuit, the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) is mathematically expressed as:

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V = IR

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V = I/R

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R = V/I

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I = V/R

Question 21

The magnetic field generated around a current-carrying wire has a distinct shape. What is the geometry of this magnetic field?

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Circular

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Square

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Triangular

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Elliptical

Question 22

In an electrical circuit, what is the primary function of a resistor?

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Control the flow of electric current

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Store electrical charge

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Protect the circuit from overcurrent

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Amplify voltage

Question 23

Which of the following practical applications utilizes the principles of electromagnetism?

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Electric motors

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Chemical reactions

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Nuclear fusion

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Combustion engines

Question 24

What is the fundamental difference between an electrical conductor and an insulator?

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Conductors allow electric charge to flow freely, while insulators impede its flow.

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Conductors are used to store charge, while insulators are used to transfer charge.

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Conductors are positively charged, while insulators are negatively charged.

Question 25

Which of the following is a fundamental property of electric charge?

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It is conserved.

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It can be created or destroyed.

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It can be either positive or negative.

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It is always positive or negative.

Question 26

What is the SI unit of electric current, and what does it measure?

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Ampere (A), which measures the flow rate of electric charge.

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Coulomb (C), which measures the amount of electric charge.

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Volt (V), which measures the potential difference between two points.

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Ohm (Ω), which measures the resistance to the flow of electric current.

Question 27

Which of the following is an application of magnetic induction?

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Electric motors, which convert electrical energy into mechanical energy through the interaction of magnetic fields.

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Batteries, which store chemical energy and convert it into electrical energy.

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Resistors, which limit the flow of electric current in a circuit.

Question 28

What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a simple circuit, as described by Ohm's Law?

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V = IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

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Kirchhoff's Voltage Law: V = V1 + V2, which applies to the conservation of voltage in a closed loop.

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Coulomb's Law: F = k(q1q2/r^2), which describes the force between two charged particles.

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Kirchhoff's Current Law: I = I1 + I2, which applies to the conservation of current at a junction.

Question 29

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good conductor of electricity?

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Low resistivity, which indicates a material's ability to allow the flow of electric current easily.

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High resistivity, which indicates a material's resistance to the flow of electric current.

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Low conductivity, which is the opposite of a good conductor's ability to conduct electricity.

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High impedance, which refers to the opposition to the flow of alternating current.

Question 30

What is the Lorentz force, and what does it describe?

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The force exerted on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field, which is perpendicular to both the particle's velocity and the magnetic field.

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The force exerted between two magnets, which is a magnetic force that can be attractive or repulsive.

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The force exerted on a moving conductor carrying an electric current, which is known as the magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor.

Question 31

Which of the following is a type of transformer used to increase voltage, and how does it achieve this?

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Step-up transformer, which has more turns in the secondary coil than in the primary coil, resulting in a higher output voltage.

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Step-down transformer, which has more turns in the primary coil than in the secondary coil, resulting in a lower output voltage.

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Autotransformer, which has a single winding that serves as both the primary and secondary coils, providing variable voltage output.

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Isolation transformer, which provides electrical isolation between the primary and secondary circuits, maintaining the same voltage level.

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

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To store electrical energy by accumulating and releasing charge on its plates.

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To conduct electricity by allowing the flow of charge through it.

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To resist the flow of electricity by impeding the movement of charge.

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To generate electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the strength of an electromagnet?

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Temperature, as it does not directly influence the magnetic field strength of an electromagnet.

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Current flowing through the coil, which generates the magnetic field and affects its strength.

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Type of core material, which can impact the magnetic permeability and thus the strength of the magnetic field.

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Number of turns in the coil, which determines the magnitude of the magnetic field produced.

Question 34

What is the fundamental difference between a generator and a motor?

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A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction, while a motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy through the interaction of magnetic fields.

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A generator produces AC current, while a motor produces DC current.

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A generator is used in power plants, while a motor is used in household appliances.

Question 35

What is the SI unit of electric charge?

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Coulomb

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Tesla

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Ampere

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Volt

Question 36

How is electric field related to electric potential?

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Electric field is the negative gradient of electric potential.

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Electric field and electric potential are independent of each other.

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Electric potential is the negative gradient of electric field.

Question 37

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 38

Which of the following materials exhibits ferromagnetic properties?

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Iron

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Plastic

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Copper

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Aluminum

Question 39

What is the primary function of an inductor in an AC circuit?

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Storing energy in a magnetic field.

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Reducing the power factor of the circuit.

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Increasing the voltage of the circuit.

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Blocking the flow of AC current.

Question 40

Which of the following is a form of electromagnetic radiation?

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Radio waves

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Sound waves

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Water waves

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Mechanical waves

Question 41

What is the fundamental principle behind the operation of an electric motor?

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Electromagnetic induction

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Magnetic repulsion

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Electrostatic attraction

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Thermal expansion

Question 42

What is the main purpose of a transformer?

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Changing the voltage of an AC current

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Increasing the power of an AC current

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Converting AC current to DC current

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a property of electric charge?

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Electric charge can be destroyed

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Electric charge can be either positive or negative

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Electric charge is conserved

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Electric charge is a scalar quantity

Question 44

An electric field is defined as the region around a charged particle where:

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An electric force can be exerted on other charged particles

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The magnetic field is strongest

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The electric potential is non-zero

Question 45

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 46

The magnetic field around a current-carrying wire is:

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Circular

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Radial

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Elliptical

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Linear

Question 47

Electromagnetic induction occurs when:

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A changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a conductor

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A moving magnet induces a magnetic current in a conductor

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A stationary electric charge induces a magnetic field in a conductor

Question 48

Which of the following is the unit of electric potential?

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Volt

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Ampere

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Ohm

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Tesla

Question 49

The direction of the magnetic force on a moving charged particle is:

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Perpendicular to both the velocity and magnetic field vectors

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Parallel to the magnetic field vector

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Parallel to the velocity vector

Question 50

Which type of magnet exhibits a permanent magnetic field?

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Permanent magnet

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Electromagnet

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Induced magnet

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Temporary magnet

Question 51

The SI unit of magnetic flux density is:

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Tesla

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Henrys

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Weber