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The device used for producing electric current is called _________.
Solution
The device used for producing electric current is called a generator.
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A solenoid of length 1.5 m and 4 cm in diameter possesses 10 turns per metre. A current of 5 A is flowing through it. The magnetic induction at a point inside the solenoid along the axis is ............................. .
(μ0 = 4π × 10-7 Wb/Am)
- π × 10-5 T
- 2π × 10-5 T
- 3π × 10-5 T
- 4π × 10-5 T
State Fleming’s right-hand rule.
A rectangular wire loop of sides 8 cm and 2 cm with a small cut is moving out of a region of uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.3 T directed normal to the loop. What is the emf developed across the cut if the velocity of the loop is 1 cm s−1 in a direction normal to the
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For how long does the induced voltage last in each case?
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- What is the direction of the emf?
- Which end of the wire is at the higher electrical potential?
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Name a common device that uses electromagnets.
How does an electromagnet differ forma permanent magnet?
Explain why, an electromagnet is called a temporary magnet.
Write some of the important uses of electromagnets.
The direction of current in the coil at one end of an electromagnet is clockwise. This end of the electromagnet will be:
(a) north pole
(b) east pole
(c) south pole
(d) west pole
The most suitable material for making the core of an electromagnet is:
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(b) brass
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(d) steel
Name one device which works on the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.
Describe different ways to induce current in a coil of wire.
An induced current is produced when a magnet is moved into a coil. The magnitude of induced current does not depend on:
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(b) the number of turns of the coil
(c) the resistivity of the wire of the coil
(d) the strength of the magnet
When the magnet shown in the diagram below is moving towards the coil, the galvanometer gives a reading to the right.
() What is the name of the effect being produced by the moving magnet?
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(3) The original experiment is repeated. This time the magnet is moved towards the coil at a great speed. State two changes you would notice in the reading on the galvanometer.
In which of the following case does the electromagnetic induction occur?
A loop of wire is held near a magnet.
Name and state the law which determines the direction of induced current.
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State Fleming’s right-hand rule.
Welders wear special glass goggles while working. Why? Explain.
Welders wear special goggles or face masks with glass windows to protect their eyes from electromagnetic radiations. Name the radiations and write the range of their frequency.
Consider the energy density in a solenoid at its centre and that near its ends. Which of the two is greater?
What is an electromagnet? List any two uses.
Draw a labelled diagram to show how an electromagnet is made.
What is an electromagnet? What do you know about the simplest form of an electromagnet?
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Observe the given figure of Fleming’s Right Hand Rule and write the labels of A and B correctly.
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- State the reason for using galvanometer in the activity and why does its needle deflects momentarily when magnet is moved towards the coil.
- What would be observed in the galvanometer in a situation when the coil and the bar magnet both move with the same speed in the same direction? Justify your answer.
- State the conclusion that can be drawn from this activity.
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