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MAGNETIC EFFECTS OF
ELECTRIC CURRENT
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TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS

Q.1.
Why does a compass needle get deflected when

brought near a bar magnet ?
Ans.
The magnetic field lines of compass needle interact

with magnetic field lines of a bar magnet. Thus, a
force acts on both of them. However, magnetic
needle being free to move, gets deflected.
Q.2.
The magnetic field in a given region is uniform.

Draw a diagram to represent it.
Ans.
Q.3.
Choose the correct option.

The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoidcarrying current :
(a) zero
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(b) decreases as we move towards its end.

(c) increases as we move towards its end.
(d) is the same at all points
Ans.
(d) is the correct choice.
Q.4.
Which of the following property of a proton can

change while it moves freely in a magnetic field?
(There may be more than one correct answers).
(a) mass, (b) speed, (c) velocity (d) momentum
Ans.
The (c) and (d) are correct.
Q.5.
State Flemings left-hand rule.
Ans.
Stretch the thumb, the forefinger and middle finger

of your left hand mutually at right angles to each
other, such that forefinger points in the direction of
the magnetic field and middle finger in the direction
of flow of current. Then, the thumb gives the
direction of motion of conductor.
Q.6.
What is the principle of an electric motor ?
Ans.
It is based on the principle that when a coil carrying

current is placed in a magnetic field, it always
experiences a couple due to interaction of the
magnetic fields.
Q.7.
What is the role of the split ring in an electric

motor?
Ans.
The split rings help in changing the direction of

current in the coil after every 180 of rotation and
hence help the coil to move in the same direction.
Q.8.
Choose the correct option

Which of the following correctly describes the
magnetic field near a long straight wire?
(a) The
field
consists
of
straight
lines
perpendicular to the wire.

(b) The field consists of straight lines parallel to
the wire.
(c) The field consists of radial lines originating
from the wire.
(d) The field consists of concentric circles centred

on the wire.
Ans.
(d) is the correct option.
Q.9.
List three sources of magnetic fields?
Ans.
(i) Earths magnetism produces magnetic field.

(ii) Permanent, natural and artificial magnets produce
magnetic fields.
(iii) Conductors carrying current produce magnetic
fields.
Q.10.
When is the force experienced by a currentcarrying conductor placed in a magnetic field

largest?
Ans.
When the conductor is placed parallel to the

magnetic field such that magnetic field set up by the
current is at right angles to it.
Q.11.
Name some devices in which electric motors are

used.
Ans.
(i) Mixer-grinders, (ii) electric fans, (iii) washing

machine (iv) electric water pumps.
Q.12.
Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet.
Ans.
Q.13.
List the properties of magnetic lines of force.
Ans.
1. They are closed continuous curves which

originate from the north pole and end at the south
pole of a bar magnet.
2. They mutually repel each other.
3. No two magnetic lines of force cross each other.
Q.14.
Why dont two magnetic lines of force intersect

each other?
Ans.
If we imagine that two magnetic lines of force cancel

each other at some point, then the tracing magnetic
compass, when placed at that point will point in two
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different directions at the same time, which is

impossible. Thus, we can say that magnetic lines of
force dont intersect each other.
Q.15.
Consider a circular loop of wire lying in the plane

of the table. Let the current pass through the loop
clockwise. Apply the right-hand rule to find out
the direction of magnetic field inside and outside
the loop.
Ans.
The magnetic field lines will move at right angles to

the plane of table, such that they move upward inside
the loop and downward outside the loop.
Q.16.
A positively-charged particle (alpha-particle)

projected towards west is deflected towards north
by a magnetic field. The direction of magnetic
field is :
(a) towards south
(b) towards east
(c) downward
(d) upward
Explain your choice.

Ans.
As the positively charged particle is moving towards

west, the conventional current also flows towards
west. Now, applying Flemings left hand rule, when
middle finger points to west (current) and thumb
points to north (deflection by magnetic field), then
forefinger points upward. Thus, magnetic field is
directed upward, and hence (d) is correct answer.
Q.17.
Think you are sitting in a chamber with your

back to one of the walls. An electron beam,
moving horizontally from back wall towards the
front wall, is deflected by a strong magnetic field
to your right. What is the direction of the
magnetic field ?
Ans.
As the electron beam is moving horizontally from

back wall, towards the front wall, therefore,
conventional current is moving horizontally from the
front wall, towards the back wall. Applying
Flemings left-hand rule, the forefinger points
vertically downward. Thus, the direction of magnetic
field is vertically downward at right angles to the
direction of the electron beam.
Q.18.
State the rule to determine the direction of a :

(i) Magnetic field produced around a straight
conductor-carrying current.
(ii) Force experienced by a current-carrying
straight conductor placed in a magnetic field
perpendicular to it.
Ans.
(i) Right-hand thumb rule : Imagine you
are
holding the conductor with the palm of your right

hand, such that the fingers encircle the conductor
and the thumb points in the direction of current.
Then the direction of fingers encircling the
conductor gives the direction of magnetic lines of
force around it.
(ii) Flemings left-hand rule : Stretch the thumb, the
middle finger and the forefinger of your left hand
mutually at right angles to each other, such that
the forefinger points in the direction of magnetic
field and middle finger in the direction of flow of
current. Then, the thumb gives the direction of
motion of conductor.
Q.19.
A metallic conductor is suspended freely between

the poles of horse-shoe magnet and current is
passed.
How do you think the displacement of conductor
will be affected, if :
(i) current in the conductor is increased?
(ii) a stronger horse-shoe magnet is used ?
(iii) length of the conductor is increased?
Ans.
(i) The displacement of conductor will increase with

the increase in current.
(ii) The displacement of conductor will increase with
the increase in magnetic strength.
(iii) The displacement of conductor will increase with
the increase in the length of conductor.
Q.20.
How does a solenoid behaves like a magnet? Can

you determine the north and south poles of a
current-carrying solenoid with the help of a bar
magnet? Explain.
Ans.
When the current flows through a solenoid, each turn

of it sets up a magnetic field which is at right angles
to the plane of the coil. Thus, each turn in its own
right behaves like a magnet, such that its one face is
north pole, and the other face is south pole. As these
tiny magnets in the form of turns are arranged along
the same axis, therefore, solenoid on the whole
behaves like a magnet.
In order to find the polarity of the solenoid suspend
it free so that it is pointing in north-south direction.
Now bring the north pole of a permanent bar magnet
near one end of the solenoid. If this end get repelled
then this is north pole of solenoid.
Q.21.
Draw a labelled diagram of a D.C. electric motor.

Explain its principle and working. What is the
function of split ring in an electric motor?
Ans.
Principle of Electric Motor

When a rectangular coil of very many turns and
carrying a current is placed in a strong magnetic
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field, it experiences a torque (couple) and rotates

continuously.
Construction of a D.C. Motor
Following are the parts of a D.C motor :
1. Core : It is soft iron laminated cylinder through
which passes an axle. The axle is mounted on two
ball bearings and on one side is connected to a
shaft. Its function is to provide strong magnetic
field when the current flows through the coil
wound around it.
2. Coil : An insulated copper wire of many turns is
wound on the soft iron core. For the sake of
simplicity, a single coil ABCD is shown in the
figure. The function of a coil is to set up magnetic
field, when the current flows through it.
3. Commutator : S1 and S2 represent two split
rings or the commutator. The ends of the coil are
welded to the split rings. The axle passes from the
middle of the commutator. The function of the
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commutator is to alter the direction of current in

the coil after every half rotation, i.e., after 180.
4. Brushes : B1 and B2 are the carbon or gun metal

brushes, which press tightly against the split rings
S1 and S2 of the commutator. The function of the
brushes is to supply a continuous current to the
rotating coil through the commutator.
5. Concave cylindrical magnet : The coil is placed
in between the concave ended cylindrical magnet.
Its function is to provide strong uniform radial
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magnetic field which interacts with the magnetic

field of the coil to produce mechanical energy.
6. Battery : It consists of a number of cells or some
D.C. power sources. Its function is to provide
current to the coil, which in turn changes the
electric energy into the mechanical energy.
Working of a D.C. Motor
Fig. : Imagine coil ABCD in a horizontal plane, such that the
magnetic field of the concave cylindrical magnet is parallel to
the plane of the coil. When electric current is passed through
the coil, it sets up a magnetic field which is at right angles to
the plane of the coil, and hence, at right angles to the
magnetic field of the concave cylindrical magnet. Thus, a
magnetic couple acts on the coil, and hence, it turns. The
direction in which the coil turns can be found out by
Flemings left-hand rule and is discussed as under :
(i) In the segment AB of the coil, the current flows from A
to B and the magnetic field from north to south.
Applying Flemings left-hand rule, the direction of the
thumb points upward, and hence, segment AB will tend to
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move upward, i.e., out of the plane of paper with a

certain force.
(ii) In the segment CD of the coil the current flows from C to
D and the magnetic field from north to south. Applying
Flemings left-hand rule, the thumb points downward,
and hence, segment CD will tend to move downward, i.e.,
into the plane of paper with a certain force.
Thus, on the whole two equal and opposite forces act on the
coil, and hence, turns the coil in a clockwise direction.
However, as the coil turns through 90, its magnetic field
becomes parallel to the magnetic field of the concave
cylindrical magnet. Thus, no magnetic couple acts on the
coil, and hence, it tends to stop. However, due to the
momentum picked up by the coil during its rotation, it
continues rotating till it covers 180.
After 180 the split ring B1 of the commutator connects with
brush B2 and split ring S2 with brush B1. This alters the
direction of current in the coil from CDAB to BADC. Thus,
another magnetic couple acts on the coil, such that CD tends
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to move upward i.e., out of the plane of the paper and AB

downward i.e., into the plane of the paper.
Thus, on the whole, the coil continues moving in the
clockwise direction. However, one point should be very clear
that the coil experiences maximum force at 0 and 180 and
no force at 90 and 270. Thus, the motion of the coil is
jerky.
In order to have smooth circular motion, a number of coils of
many turns are wound on the same soft iron core at an angle
of a few degrees to each other. Thus, when the magnetic
couple tends to weaken in one coil, it becomes maximum in
the other coil. This on the whole transforms the jerky motion
to a smooth circular motion.
The commutator alters in direction of current in the coil, after
every half rotation and helps the coil to move in the same
direction.
Q.22.
Ans.
State the principle of an electric generator.

It is based on the phenomenon of electromagnetic
induction i.e., when a closed coil is moved in a
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magnetic field or vice-versa, an induced current is

produced in the coil.
Q.23.
Ans.
Name some sources of direct electric current.

Dry cell, lead acid accumulators, NiFe cells, solar
cells and d.c. dynamo are the sources of direct
electric current.
Q.24.
Ans.
Q.25.
Which sources produce alternating current?

An a.c. dynamo produces alternating current.
Choose the correct option :
A rectangular copper coil of copper wires is
rotated in a magnetic field. The direction of the
induced current changes once in each:
(a) two revolutions,
(b) one revolution,
(c) half revolution,
(d) one-fourth revolution.
Ans.
(c) is the correct option.
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Q.26.
Name two safety measures commonly used in

electric circuits and appliances.
Ans.
(i) An appropriate fuse is put in each circuit.

(ii) All appliances which are movable or have metal
body are earthed.
Q.27.
What precaution should be taken to avoid

overloading of domestic circuits?
Ans.
An appropriate fuse should be placed in each of the

domestic circuits. This will ensure that fuse melts,
when circuit is overloaded.
Q.28.
Make the correct choice :

A device used for producing electric current, is
called :
(a) generator, (b) galvanometer, (c) ammeter,
(d) motor.
Ans.
Q.29.
(a) is the correct choice.

Make the correct choice.
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The essential difference between an AC generator

and a DC generator is that :
(a) AC generator has an electromagnet, where a
DC generator has permanent magnet.
(b) DC generator will generate a higher voltage.
(c) AC generator will generate a higher voltage.
(d) AC generator has slip rings, while the DC
generator has a commutator.
Ans.
Q.30.

Make the correct choice.
At the time of short circuit, the current in the
circuit :
(a) reduces substantially,
(b) does not change,
(c) increases heavily,
(d) vary continuously.
Ans.
(c) is the correct choice.
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Q.31.
State whether the following statements are true or

false.
(a) An electric motor converts mechanical energy
into electric energy.
(b) An electric generator works on the principle
of electromagnetic induction.
(c) The field at the centre of long circular coil
carrying current will be parallel straight
lines.
(d) A wire with a green insulation is usually the
live wire of an electric supply.
Ans. (a) Statement is false as the electric energy is

converted into mechanical energy.
(b) Statement is true.
(c) Statement is true.
(d) Statement is false as green insulation is used for
earth wire.
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Q.32.
The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction is:

(a) the process of charging a body.
(b) the process of generating magnetic field due
to the passage of electricity.
(c) producing induced current in a coil due to
relative motion between the magnet and the
coil.
(d) the process of rotating a coil of an electric
motor.
Ans.
Q.33.
(c) is the correct choice.

An electric oven of 2kW power rating is operated
in a domestic electric circuit (220 V) that has a
current rating of 5A. What result do you expect?
Explain.
Ans.
The fuse of domestic circuit will melt.

The current rating of 2kW heater is 2000 W 220 V
= 9.01 A. Thus, when placed in 5A circuit; it will
overload the circuit and hence the fuse melts.
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Q.34.
A coil of insulated copper wire is connected to a

galvanometer. What will happen, if a bar magnet
is (i) pushed into the coil, (ii) withdrawn from
inside the coil, (iii) held stationary inside the coil.
Ans.
(i) Needle of the galvanometer shows a momentary

deflection, say towards left.
(ii) Needle of the galvanometer shows a momentary
deflection, say towards right.
(iii) Needle of galvanometer shows no deflection.
Q.35.
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.
Ans.
Yes, induced current is produced in coil B. It is

because, when we change current in coil A, it
changes magnetic flux. This changing magnetic flux
induces current in coil B.
Q.36.
State the rule to determine direction of a current

induced in a coil to its rotation in a magnetic field.
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Ans.
Flemings right-hand Rule : Stretch the palm of

your right hand such that the thumb, the middle
finger and the forefinger are mutually at right angles
to each other. Now, if the thumb points in the
direction of motion of conductor, the forefinger in
the direction of magnetic field then middle finger
points in the direction of induced current.
Q.37.
What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it

necessary to earth metallic appliances?
Ans.
The earth wire transmits the current to the earth, if

the metallic body of a given appliance touches the
live wire. If the metallic body of a given electrical
appliance is not earthed, there is possibility of user
getting a nasty electric shock or even electrocution,
in case of short circuit due to any reason.
Q.38.
Draw a labelled diagram to explain the principle

underlying the working of an electric generator.
Ans.
A.C. Generator : It is a device which converts

mechanical energy into alternative form of electrical
energy.
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Principle
It
works
on
the
principle
of
electromagnetic induction. When a closed coil is

rotated in a uniform magnetic field with its axis
perpendicular to the magnetic field, the magnetic
field lines passing through the coil change and an
induced emf and hence a current is set up in it.
construction. It consists of the following main parts:
1. Field magnet : It is a strong horse shoe-type
permanent magnet with concave poles.
2. Armature : ABCD is a rectangular armature coil.
It consists of a large number of turns of insulated
copper wire wound on a soft iron cylindrical core.
It can be rotated about an-axis perpendicular to
the magnetic field of the field magnet.
3. Slip rings : These are two brass rings S1 and S2
rigidly connected to the two ends of the armature
coil. As the coil rotated, slip rings also rotate
about the same axis of rotation.
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4. Brushes : These are two graphite rods B1 and B2

which are kept pressed against the slip rings S1
and S2. Through these brushes, the current
induced in the armature coil is sent to the external
circuit.
Working : Suppose the armature coil ABCD is in
the horizontal position. Now the coil is rotated
clockwise. The coil cuts the magnetic lines of
force. The arm AB moves upward while the arm
CD moves downwards. According to Flemings
right hand rule, the induced current flows from A
to B in the AB and C to D in arm CD i.e., the
induced current flows in the circuit through brush
B2 to B1. After half the rotation of the armature,
B
the arm CD moves upwards and AB moves

downwards. The induced current now flows in the
reverse direction i.e., along DCBA. The current
flows from B1 to B2. Thus, the direction of current
in the external circuit changes after every half
rotation. Such a current which changes its
direction after equal intervals of time is called
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alternating current. This device is called A.C.

generator.
Q.39.
Ans.
Explain different ways to induce current in a coil.

A current can be induced in a coil by
(i) moving a magnet towards or away from the coil
or vice-versa.
(ii) changing current in the neighbouring coil.
Q.40.
When does an electric short circuit occur?
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Ans.
When the live wire touches the neutral wire on the

earth such that the current does not flow through the
given appliance, the short circuiting occurs.
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TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS

Why does a compass needle get deflected when

The magnetic field lines of compass needle interact

The magnetic field in a given region is uniform.

Choose the correct option.

(b) decreases as we move towards its end.

(d) is the correct choice.

Which of the following property of a proton can

The (c) and (d) are correct.

State Flemings left-hand rule.

Stretch the thumb, the forefinger and middle finger

What is the principle of an electric motor ?

It is based on the principle that when a coil carrying

What is the role of the split ring in an electric

The split rings help in changing the direction of

Choose the correct option

perpendicular to the wire.

(d) The field consists of concentric circles centred

(d) is the correct option.

List three sources of magnetic fields?

(i) Earths magnetism produces magnetic field.

When is the force experienced by a currentcarrying conductor placed in a magnetic field

When the conductor is placed parallel to the

Name some devices in which electric motors are

(i) Mixer-grinders, (ii) electric fans, (iii) washing

Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet.

List the properties of magnetic lines of force.

1. They are closed continuous curves which

Why dont two magnetic lines of force intersect

If we imagine that two magnetic lines of force cancel

compass, when placed at that point will point in two

different directions at the same time, which is

Consider a circular loop of wire lying in the plane

The magnetic field lines will move at right angles to

A positively-charged particle (alpha-particle)

(b) towards east

Explain your choice.

(d) is the correct choice.

As the positively charged particle is moving towards

Think you are sitting in a chamber with your

As the electron beam is moving horizontally from

State the rule to determine the direction of a :

(i) Right-hand thumb rule : Imagine you

holding the conductor with the palm of your right

A metallic conductor is suspended freely between

(i) The displacement of conductor will increase with

How does a solenoid behaves like a magnet? Can

When the current flows through a solenoid, each turn

Draw a labelled diagram of a D.C. electric motor.

Principle of Electric Motor

field, it experiences a torque (couple) and rotates

commutator is to alter the direction of current in

4. Brushes : B1 and B2 are the carbon or gun metal

magnetic field which interacts with the magnetic

move upward, i.e., out of the plane of paper with a

to move upward i.e., out of the plane of the paper and AB

State the principle of an electric generator.