VIBRANT COACHING

GADARPUR

MAGNETISM

Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes Maximum Marks: 75
1. The magnetic field at a point due to current carrying conductor is directly proportional to [1]

A. Current flowing through the conductor.

B. Distance of the conductor.

C. Resistance of the conductor.

a) Only A b) A and C

c) A and B d) Only B

2. An electric current passes through a straight wire. If magnetic compasses are placed at the points X and Y as shown, then [1]

a) The needles will not deflect b) The needles will deflect in the same direction

c) The needles will deflect in the opposite directions. d) Only one of the needles will deflect

[1]

3.

Uniform magnetic field

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A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper as shown in the diagram. In this field, an electron (e ) and a positron (p ) enter as shown. The
electron and positron experience forces:

a) both pointing into the plane of the paper. b) both pointing out of the plane of the paper.

c) pointing out of the plane of the paper and into the plane d) pointing into the plane of the paper and out of the plane
of the paper respectively. of the paper respectively.

4. Strength of magnetic field produced by a current carrying solenoid DOES NOT depend upon: [1]

a) material of core of the solenoid b) radius of solenoid

c) number of turns in the solenoid d) direction of the current flowing through it

5. A compass needle is kept below and parallel to a long straight current carrying wire. What is not likely to happen to the compass needle? [1]

a) Compass needle will defect towards right. b) Compares needle will deflect towards left.

c) Compass needle is likely to remain unaffected. d) Deflects towards the west.

6. The most important safety device method used for protecting electrical appliances from short circuiting or overloading is [1]

a) fuse b) use of electric meter

c) earthing d) use of stabilizer

7. The current carrying device which produces a magnetic field similar to that of a bar magnet is: [1]
 a) A straight conductor b) A circular loop

c) A circular coil d) A solenoid

8. Strength of the magnetic field at a point in the space surrounding the magnet is measured by: [1]

a) Length of the magnet b) Resistance of it

c) Number of lines crossing a given point d) Thickness of the magnet

9. Which of the following describes the common domestic power supplied in India? [1]

a) 220 v, 100 Hz b) 220 v, 50 Hz

c) 110 v, 100 Hz d) 110 v, 50 Hz

10. At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit [1]

a) reduced considerably b) vary continuously

c) does not change d) increases heavily

11. Meena draws magnetic field lines of field close to the axis of a current carrying circular loop. As she moves away from the centre of the circular loop [2]
she observes that the lines keep on diverging. How will you explain her observation?Draw field lines to explain.

12. 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 [2]
direction of the magnetic field inside and outside the loop.

13. What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances? [2]

14. State the rule to determine the direction of a [2]

i. magnetic field produced around a straight conductor carrying current

ii. force experienced by a current carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it, and

iii. polarity of a circular loop carrying current.

15. Why does a magnetic compass needle pointing North and South in the absence of a nearby magnet get deflected when a bar magnet or a current- [2]
carrying loop is brought near it. Describe some salient features of magnetic lines of field concept.

16. i. Name two safety measures commonly used in electric circuits and appliances. [2]

ii. The power rating of an electric oven is 220 V; 2 kW. If it is used in a domestic electric circuit of current rating of 5 A, what result do you expect?
Justify your answer with necessary calculations.

17. What is a solenoid? Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines due to a current carrying solenoid. What does the field pattern inside the solenoid [2]
indicate? State one use of this field.

18. Name the poles P, Q, R and S of the magnets in the following figures a and b [2]

19. Imagine that you are sitting in a chamber with your back to one wall. An electron beam, moving horizontally from back wall towards the front wall, is [2]
deflected by a strong magnetic field to your right side. What is the direction of magnetic field?

20. When does an electric short circuit occur? [2]

21. Define Magnetic field. write SI [Link] three sources of magnetic fields. [2]

22. Magnetic field lines are shown in the given diagram. A student makes a statement that the magnetic field at A is stronger than at B. Justify this [2]
statement. Also redraw the diagram to show pattern of magnetic field lines.
23. List two methods of producing magnetic fields. [2]

24. Complete the following sentences: [2]

a. A fuse is connected in ________ with the ________ wire.

b. Higher the current rating ________ is the fuse wire.

c. A curent carrying solenoid behaves like a ________

d. A current or a moving charge produces a ________ around it

25. i. State the rule used to find the force acting on a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field. [2]

ii. Given below are three diagrams showing entry of an electron in a magnetic field. Identify the case in which the force will be (1) maximum and (2)
minimum respectively. Give reason for your answer.

26. Compare the permanent magnet and an electromagnet. [2]

27. A fuse is rated 8 A. Can it be used with an appliance of rating 2 kW, 220 V? what are the properties of a fuse wire ? [2]

28. Draw a diagram to show the pattern of magnetic field lines on a horizontal sheet of paper due to a straight conductor passing through its centre and [2]
carrying current vertically upwards. Mark on it (i) the direction of current in the conductor and (ii) the corresponding magnetic field lines. State right
hand thumb rule and check whether the directions marked by you are in accordance with this rule or not.

29. The magnetic field in a given region is constant. Draw a diagram to represent [Link] two field lines never intersect? [2]

30. Define an Electromagnet. Mention applications of it. Draw figure [2]

31. Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow: [2]

a. Why do the iron filings arrange in such a pattern?

b. What does this pattern demonstrate?

c. Why do the iron filings near the bar magnet seem to align in the shape of closed curves?

32. Mention factors affecting force experienced by a current carrying conductor in an external magnetic field [2]

33. The following diagram shows two parallel straight conductors carrying same current. Copy the diagram and draw the pattern of the magnetic field [2]
lines around them showing their directions. What is the magnitude of magnetic field at a point X which is equidistant from the conductors? Give
justification for your answer.

34. i. Differentiate between a solenoid and a circular coil. [2]

 ii. Write one use of the strong magnetic field produced inside a current carrying solenoid.

35. Mention Causes and consequences of overloading in the domestic [Link] it can be prevented? [2]

36. A soft iron bar is enclosed by a coil of insulated copper wire as shown in figure. [3]

i. When the plug of the key is closed, Where will the face B of the iron bar be marked?

ii. How we can find the north-south polarities of an electromagnet?

iii. What change is seen if the ends of battery are flipped?

37. i. A straight cylindrical conductor is suspended with its axis perpendicular to the magnetic field of a horse-shoe magnet. The conductor gets [3]
displaced towards left when a current is passed through it. What will happen to the displacement of the conductor if the
1. current through it is increased?

2. horse-shoe magnet is replaced by another stronger horse-shoe magnet?

3. direction of current through it is reversed?

ii. Name and state the rule for determining the direction of force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field.

38. i. A current through a horizontal power line flows in the east to west direction. What is the direction of the magnetic field at a point directly below it [3]
and at a point directly above it?

ii. An electron , proton and a Neutron travelling in the north direction enters a magnetic field pointing East to West. Find direction of Magnetic field
experienced be each.

39. Write a short note on House wires. Where is fuse connected in House wires . Mention reason . Write potential of each wire. [3]

40. A magnetic compass needle is placed in the plane of paper near point A as shown in the figure. [3]

i. In which plane should a straight current-carrying conductor be placed so that it passes through A and there is no change in the deflection of the
compass?

ii. Under what condition is the deflection maximum and why?