Mulple-choice quesons

Block 4
For each question, there are four possible answers: A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct. 1 A permanent bar magnet is usually made of steel. This is because A steel is a non-ferrous material that is easily magnetised. B steel is a ferrous material that is easily magnetised. C steel is a non-ferrous material that is not easily demagnetised. D steel is a ferrous material that is not easily demagnetised. 2 Which diagram shows correctly the forces between two electric charges?
A C B D

3 Which row in the table gives correct examples of electrical conductors and insulators? Conductor A B C D polythene steel copper gold Insulator glass copper plastic silver

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4 Which row in the table gives the correct unit for the electrical quantity named? Quantity A B C D e.m.f. current p.d. resistance Unit volt ohm amp amp

5 A student is measuring the resistance R of a resistor using the circuit shown.

12 V V

A R

0.5 A

V 6V

The resistance R is: A 3 B 6 C 12 D 24

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6 The diagram shows four lengths of wire, all made of the same metal.

A B C D

Which wire will have the greatest resistance? 7 Which row in the table shows the correct symbol for the component named? Component A B C D switch fuse resistor variable resistor Symbol

8 Which pair of resistors will have a combined resistance of less than 100 ?
A C 50 100 1000 100 B D 50 50 1000 100

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9 Which circuit component can be used in a time delay circuit? A relay B thermistor C light-dependent resistor D capacitor 10 Which device can be used in a domestic electricity supply in place of a fuse? A circuit breaker B switch C relay D transformer 11 A student moves a permanent magnet into a coil of wire. A current flows through the wire. This is because A the changing magnetic field induces an e.m.f. in the wire. B the wire is connected to a battery. C the wire is made of a magnetic material. D a coil of wire has a magnetic pole at each end. 12 Which transformer will produce an output voltage Vout of 20 V?
A 5V C 10 V 20 turns 40 turns Vout 10 turns 50 turns Vout B 20 V D 5V 40 turns 10 turns Vout 20 turns 10 turns Vout

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13 Which diagram correctly shows the shape of the magnetic field around a wire through which a current is flowing?
A current B C D

14 In a d.c. electric motor, a current-carrying coil is placed in a magnetic field. Which of the following statements about a d.c. motor is correct? A The current enters and leaves the coil through slip rings. B The coil experiences a turning effect. C The user turns the coil to make the current flow. D The electric field of the coil is attracted by the magnetic field. 15 Electricity is often transmitted at high voltage. This is because A the pylons that carry the cables are very tall. B high voltages are safer than low voltages. C transformers can be used to increase the voltage. D less energy is lost in the cables when high voltages are used.

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Block 4: Multiple-choice questions