PSI Physics Electro-Magnetic Induction Multiple Choice Questions
PSI Physics Electro-Magnetic Induction Multiple Choice Questions
PSI Physics Electro-Magnetic Induction Multiple Choice Questions
8. A bar magnet with the north pole faced downward is held above a horizontal
circular coil. Which of the following statements about the induced current is
true (viewed from above)?
A. The induced current flows in a clockwise direction.
B. The induced current flows in a counter-clockwise direction.
C. The induced current flows first in a clockwise and then in a counter-
clockwise direction.
D. The induced current flows first in a counter-clockwise and then in a
clockwise direction.
E. There is no induced current in the coil.
9. A bar magnet with the north pole faced downward is dropped above a horizontal circular coil. Which of
the following statements about the induced current is true (viewed from above)?
A. The induced current flows in a clockwise direction
B. The induced current flows in a counter-clockwise direction
C. The induced current flows first in a clockwise and then in a counter-clockwise
direction
D. The induced current flows first in a counter-clockwise and then in a clockwise
direction
E. There is no induced current in the coil
In the diagram to the right, a metal rod with a length of L moves at a constant
velocity through a uniform magnetic field of magnitude B. The magnetic field is perpendicular to the
rod. Use this diagram to answer questions 10 though 12.
10. Which of the following is true about the electric potential in the rod?
A. Point A has higher potential.
B. Point B has higher potential.
C. Point C has higher potential.
D. Point A and B have the same potential.
E. Point A and C have the same potential.
14. A steady current, I, flows though a straight wire. A circular loop of wire is
placed next to the wire. Which of the following will not produce an induced
current in the loop?
A. Move the loop away from the wire.
B. Move the loop toward the wire.
C. Increase the electric current in the wire.
D. Decrease the electric current in the wire.
E. Move the loop in parallel to the wire.
15. A current-carrying wire lies on a horizontal table. A circular coil is placed next
to the loop. The current suddenly grows stronger. What is the direction of
the induced current in the coil?
A. Clockwise.
B. Counter-clockwise.
C. There is no induced current in the coil.
D. The induced current changes its direction from clockwise to counter-
clockwise.
E. The induced current changes its direction from counter-clockwise to
clockwise.
16. A current-carrying wire lies on a horizontal table. A circular coil is placed next to the loop. The current
vanishes suddenly. What is the direction of the induced current in the coil?
A. Clockwise
B. Counter-clockwise
C. There is no induced current in the coil
D. The induced current changes its direction from clockwise to counter-
clockwise
E. The induced current changes its direction from counter-clockwise to
clockwise
17. A rectangular loop of wire is moved at a constant speed from region I to region II and then to region III.
Which of the following is true about the magnetic force direction acting on the loop when it crosses the
boundary between the regions?
Region I→ Region II Region II→ Region III
A. Left Right
B. Left Left
C. Right Right
D. Right Left
E. Zero Zero
18. Coil A is connected to a circuit including: a battery, a switch, and a resistor. Coil B lies in the same plane
as coil A. What is the direction of the induced current in coil B at the moment when the switch is closed?
A. Clockwise.
B. Counter-clockwise.
C. There is no induced current in the coil.
D. The induced current changes its direction from clockwise to counter-clockwise.
E. The induced current changes its direction from counter-clockwise to clockwise.
Answers
1) B
2) A
3) A
4) B
5) B
6) D
7) B
8) E
9) B
10) A
11) D
12) A
13) C
14) E
15) B
16) A
17) B
18) B