Chapter 16 Magnetic effect of a current

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

1 As shown in the diagram, there is a magnetic field within a region of space. The magnetic field
strength is the greatest at
A. P.
B. Q.
C. R.
D. S.

2 Amy attaches one end of a string to a steel paper clip and the other end to a table. The string is very
light. She then uses a magnet to attract it so the clip seems to float in air. However, when she lifts
the magnet, the paper clip falls. What is the reason for this?
A. The potential energy of the clip decreases.
B. The gravitational force near the magnet increases.
C. The magnetic properties of the clip decreases.
D. The magnetic field strength near the clip decreases.

3 John uses the circuit as shown to stimulate the traffic light for pedestrians. When the switch is
closed, which of the light bulbs lights up?
A. Green light bulb
B. Red light bulb
C. Both of the light bulbs
D. None of the light bulbs

4 China is the third country in the world following Germany and Japan to gain the technology of
magnetic suspension train. It has been started operating in December, 2002 in Shanghai. Which of
the following statements about this train is correct?
(1) The train is hold a few meters up by powerful magnets so the train will vibrate when the wind
is strong.
(2) The framework is made of aluminum alloy so that it is lighter but still strong.
(3) It increases its speed by reducing the friction between the wheels and rail.
A. (1) only B. (2) only
C. (1) and (2) only D. (2) and (3) only

5 The diagram shows a coil of wire connected to a battery. Which of the following points is the north
pole of the coil?
A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S

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 6 Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying
wire?

A. B.

C. D.

7 Which of the following applications usually make(s) use of an electromagnet?

(1) An ammeter (2) The bullet train in Japan (3) An electric bell
A. (1) only B. (2) only
C. (1) and (2) only D. (2) and (3) only

8 As shown in the diagram, a wire carries a current pointing out of the paper is placed in a magnetic
field. Which of the following points does the wire move towards?
A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S

9 As shown in the diagram, a conductor carries a current in a magnetic field. What is the direction of
the magnetic force acted on the conductor?

A. Into the page

B. Out of the page
C. Upwards
D. Downwards

10 Which of the following can be used to wrap around the core of an electromagnet in order to increase
its strength mostly?
A. Plastic B. Copper
C. Iron D. Aluminium

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11 The magnitude of the turning effect of a motor depends on the following except
A. the number of turns of the coil.
B. the direction of the current.
C. the intensity of the magnetic field lines of the magnet.
D. the number of charges flowing through the coil per unit time.

12 The diagram shows a d.c. motor in a toy car. Which of the following can increase the speed of the
car?
(1) Moving P to the right
(2) Using a battery of a larger voltage
(3) Connecting a resistor in series with the motor
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only

13 A rod P is hung on a string and then another rod Q is brought near it. P and Q attract each other.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. P must be a magnetic object.
B. Q must be a magnetic object.
C. Both P and Q must be magnetic objects.
D. It is possible that P and Q both are magnetic objects or only one of them is.

14 Which of the following statement concerning magnetic field is correct?

(1) The part of a bar magnet, at which the magnetic field is the strongest, is called its pole.
(2) A magnetic field is present near a compass needle.
(3) There is no magnetic field inside a current-carrying solenoid.
A. (1) only B. (2) only
C. (1) and (2) only D. (2) and (3) only

15 Which of the following concerning a d.c. motor is correct?

(1) It converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.
(2) The commutator rotates together with the coil in the magnetic field.
(3) The rotating speed of the coil is the greatest when the plane of the coil is perpendicular to the
direction of magnetic field of the magnets.
A. (1) only B. (2) only
C. (1) and (2) only D. (2) and (3) only

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Section B: Questions

1 The diagram shows a piece of iron, which is placed between two magnets with opposite poles
facing each other.

(a) In the above diagram, draw the magnetic field lines between the magnets. Identify the poles of the
iron.

(b) At which points, P, Q or R has the greatest magnetic field strength? Explain briefly.
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2 The diagram shows two long, straight and parallel wires, which carry the same current flowing in
the opposite directions.

(a) In the diagram, draw the magnetic field lines produced by the wires and mark their directions.

(b) What happen to the wires?

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3 (a) Fig. (a) shows five compasses near a bar magnet. The compass needles are missing.
In the circles, draw arrows to show the directions of the compass needles

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Fig. (a)

(b) Describe how a magnetic field is produced.

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(c) A soft-iron ring is placed next to the magnet as shown in Fig. (b)

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Fig. (b)
(i) In the above diagram, draw the magnetic field lines between the magnet and the ring.

(ii) State one application of an electromagnet.

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4 John wants to re-model his toy car so that it can move with a higher speed. He removes the
case of the car and finds that there is a simple d.c. motor in it. The diagram shows the
cross-section of the magnet and the two arms of the coils in the motor.

(a) With the help of a diagram, explain briefly how the magnetic force acted on the coils to
make it rotate.
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(b) Explain briefly what happens when the plane of the coil is perpendicular to the
magnetic field.
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(c) State two ways that John can increase the speed of the car.
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(d) What is the energy conversion of the motor?

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