Worksheet | Science | Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

One marks 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 increases?
2. What is the advantage of the third wire of earth connection in domestic appliances?
3. 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?
4. On what effect of an electric current does an electromagnet work?
5. If the current in a wire is flowing in the vertically downward direction and a magnetic field is
applied from west to east, what is the direction of force on the wire?
6. When do we apply Flemings (i) Left hand (ii) Right hand rule.
7. How much force is exerted by a magnetic field on a stationary charge?
8. A positive charge is moving vertically upwards, when it enters a region of magnetic field
directed towards north, what is the direction of force on the charge?

Two marks questions

9. With the help of a neat-diagram, describe how you can generate induced current in a circuit.
10. Explain terms: (a) overloading and (b) short-circuiting
11. List in tabular form two major differences between electric motor and electric generator.
12. Explain the function of earth wire. Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances?
13. All household appliances are connected in parallel. List two advantages of this type of
arrangement.
14. 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.
15. State the principle of an electric generator.
16. What is the function of a split ring in an electric motor?
17. (a) Why do we connect earth wire in a house? Give two reasons. (b) What type of current is
used in house hold supply and what type of current is given by a cell?
18. To which wire do you connect fuse wire in a house hold circuit? Write name of one source of
AC current and one source of DC current.
Three marks questions

19. Explain briefly two different ways to induce current in a coil. State the rule which determines
direction of induced current.
20. (a) A stationary charge is placed in a magnetic field. Will it experience force? Give reason
and justify your answer.
(b) On what factors does the direction of force experienced by a conductor when placed in a
magnetic field depends?
(c) Under what conditions is the force experienced by a current carrying conductor placed in a
uniform magnetic field is maximum.
21. List four important features of domestic electric circuit. Draw a diagram of common
domestic circuit showing live, neutral and earth wires.
22. (a) Define the term current rating of an electric fuse?
(b) Name the material used to make electric fuse?
(c) Name two safety measure commonly used in electric circuit and appliances?
23. Draw a labelled diagram of an electric motor. Explain its principle and working.
24. A coil made of insulated copper wire is connected to a galvanometer. What will happen to
the deflection of the galvanometer if bar magnet is pushed into the coil and then pulled out of it.
Give reason for your answer and the phenomenon involved.

-Adarsh