Chapter 13 · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

NCERT Exemplar Class 10 Science Chapter 13 Multiple Choice Questions

All 12 questions of NCERT Exemplar Class 10 Science Chapter 13 Multiple Choice Questions (Magnetic Effects of Electric Current), in the book's order, each with its answer and a step-by-step solution.

1. Q1
   Choose ​the incorrect ​statement ​from the following regarding magnetic ​lines of field

   1. (a)The direction of magnetic field at a point is taken to be the direction in which the north pole of a magnetic compass needle points
   2. (b)Magnetic field lines are closed curves
   3. (c)If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they represent zero field strength
   4. (d)Relative strength of magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of the field lines
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   (c) If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they represent zero field strength

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2. Q2
   If ​the key in ​the arrangement (Figure ​13.1) is taken out ​(the circuit is made open) and magnetic field lines are ​drawn over ​the horizontal plane ABCD, the lines are

   1. (a)concentric circles
   2. (b)elliptical in shape
   3. (c)straight lines parallel to each other
   4. (d)concentric circles near the point O but of elliptical shapes as we go away from it
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   (c) straight lines parallel to each other

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3. Q3
   A ​circular loop placed in a plane perpendicular to the plane of paper carries a current when the key is ON. The current as ​seen from points ​A and B (in the plane of paper and on the axis of the coil) is anti clockwise and clockwise respectively. The magnetic ​field lines ​point from B ​to ​A. The N-pole of the resultant magnet is ​on the face close to

   1. (a)A
   2. (b)B
   3. (c)A if the current is small, and B if the current is large
   4. (d)B if the current is small and A if the current is large
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   (a) A

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4. Q4
   For a current ​in ​a ​long straight solenoid N- and S-poles are created at the two ends. ​Among the following ​statements, the incorrect ​statement is

   1. (a)The field lines inside the solenoid are in the form of straight lines which indicates that the magnetic field is the same at all points inside the solenoid
   2. (b)The strong magnetic field produced inside the solenoid can be used to magnetise a piece of magnetic material like soft iron, when placed inside the coil
   3. (c)The pattern of the magnetic field associated with the solenoid is different from the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet
   4. (d)The N- and S-poles exchange position when the direction of current through the solenoid is reversed
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   (c) The pattern of the magnetic field associated with the solenoid is different from the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet

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5. Q5
   A uniform magnetic field ​exists in the plane of ​paper pointing from left to right as shown in Figure ​13.3. In the field an electron and a proton move as shown. The electron ​and ​the ​proton experience

   1. (a)forces both pointing into the plane of paper
   2. (b)forces both pointing out of the plane of paper
   3. (c)forces pointing into the plane of paper and out of the plane of paper, respectively
   4. (d)force pointing opposite and along the direction of the uniform magnetic field respectively
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   (a) forces both pointing into the plane of paper

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6. Q6
   Commercial electric motors ​do not ​use

   1. (a)an electromagnet to rotate the armature
   2. (b)effectively large number of turns of conducting wire in the current carrying coil
   3. (c)a permanent magnet to rotate the armature
   4. (d)a soft iron core on which the coil is wound
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   (c) a permanent magnet to rotate the armature

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7. Q7
   In ​the arrangement shown in Figure 13.4 there are two coils wound on ​a non-conducting cylindrical rod. Initially the ​key is not inserted. Then the ​key is inserted ​and later removed. Then

   1. (a)the deflection in the galvanometer remains zero throughout
   2. (b)there is a momentary deflection in the galvanometer but it dies out shortly and there is no effect when the key is removed
   3. (c)there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly; the deflections are in the same direction
   4. (d)there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly; the deflections are in opposite directions
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   (d) there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly; the deflections are in opposite directions

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8. Q8
   Choose the incorrect statement

   1. (a)Fleming's right-hand rule is a simple rule to know the direction of induced current
   2. (b)The right-hand thumb rule is used to find the direction of magnetic fields due to current carrying conductors
   3. (c)The difference between the direct and alternating currents is that the direct current always flows in one direction, whereas the alternating current reverses its direction periodically
   4. (d)In India, the AC changes direction after every $\frac{1}{50}$ second
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   (d) In India, the AC changes direction after every $\frac{1}{50}$ second

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9. Q9
   A constant current flows in a ​horizontal wire in the plane of the ​paper ​from ​east to west as shown in Figure 13.5. The direction ​of magnetic field ​at a point will be ​North ​to South

   1. (a)directly above the wire
   2. (b)directly below the wire
   3. (c)at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the north side of the wire
   4. (d)at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the south side of the wire
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   (b) directly below the wire

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10. Q10
    The strength of magnetic ​field ​inside a ​long ​current ​carrying straight solenoid ​is

    1. (a)more at the ends than at the centre
    2. (b)minimum in the middle
    3. (c)same at all points
    4. (d)found to increase from one end to the other
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    (c) same at all points

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11. Q11
    To convert ​an ​AC generator ​into ​DC ​generator

    1. (a)split-ring type commutator must be used
    2. (b)slip rings and brushes must be used
    3. (c)a stronger magnetic field has to be used
    4. (d)a rectangular wire loop has to be used
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    (a) split-ring type commutator must be used

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12. Q12
    The most important ​safety ​method used for protecting home ​appliances from ​short circuiting ​or overloading is

    1. (a)earthing
    2. (b)use of fuse
    3. (c)use of stabilizers
    4. (d)use of electric meter
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    (b) use of fuse

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