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Magnetic flux density and magnetic flux describe the strength of a magnetic field and the field passing through a surface. A charged particle moving through a magnetic field experiences a force perpendicular to its velocity and may follow circular or helical motion, depending on the angle between velocity and field.

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  • A. Gauss
  • B. Weber
  • C. Henry
  • D. Tesla

Explanation: Volt × second/ampere is equivalent to Weber (Wb), which is the SI unit of magnetic flux.

Correct answer: Weber
  • A. Restoring torque
  • B. Deflection torque
  • C. Back EMF torque
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The torque produced in the moving coil of a generator is typically referred to as electromagnetic torque or simply generator torque.

Correct answer: None of these
  • A. Proton
  • B. Electron
  • C. Both will suffer greater deflection
  • D. None

Explanation: Due to its smaller mass and the same charge-to-mass ratio as the proton, the electron will experience a greater deflection when projected…

Correct answer: Electron
  • A. DC voltage
  • B. AC voltage
  • C. None of these
  • D. Both a and b

Explanation: Transformers works on the principal of induction, with DC voltage current cannot be secondary coil.

Correct answer: DC voltage
  • A. TV
  • B. Radio
  • C. Transformer
  • D. Telephone

Explanation: Electromagnetic induction is the phenomenon where a changing magnetic field induces an electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor.

Correct answer: Telephone
  • A. Slip rings
  • B. Split rings
  • C. Stopper
  • D. Cannot be converted

Explanation: AC Generator: An AC generator uses slip rings to connect the rotating armature to the external circuit.

Correct answer: Split rings
  • A. Area of coil is changed
  • B. Magnet which was placed at a distance is moved closer to it.
  • C. Coil is rotated
  • D. All of these

Explanation: Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction states that an electromotive force (EMF) is induced in a conductor when the magnetic flux…

Correct answer: All of these
  • A. Spring constant
  • B. Electric force
  • C. Magnetic force
  • D. Gravitational constant
  • E. All of these

Explanation: A torsion balance is a sensitive instrument used to measure weak forces.

Correct answer: All of these
  • A. i is true
  • B. ii is true
  • C. Both a and b
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Toroid: A toroid is a coil of wire wound in the shape of a donut or ring.

Correct answer: i is true
  • A. V
  • B. B
  • C. L
  • D. All of these

Explanation: Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction states that the magnitude of the induced electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor is directly…

Correct answer: All of these
  • A. 100 times
  • B. 1000 times
  • C. 10000 times
  • D. Remains same

Explanation: The energy stored in an inductor is given by:U = (1/2) * L * I^2where:U is the energy storedL is the inductance of the inductorI is the…

Correct answer: 10000 times
  • A. 10 J
  • B. 100 J
  • C. 200 J
  • D. 50 J

Explanation: Okay, now that we know the inductance (L = 2 H), we can calculate the energy stored.Using the formula:CopyU = (1/2) * L * I^2We have:CopyU…

Correct answer: 100 J
  • A. emf
  • B. Current
  • C. Changing magnetic field
  • D. None of these

Explanation: A changing electric field produces a changing magnetic field. This is one of the fundamental principles of electromagnetism, described by…

Correct answer: Changing magnetic field
  • A. B/2
  • B. B/4
  • C. 2B
  • D. B/3

Explanation: The magnetic field inside a solenoid is given by: B = μ₀ * n * Iwhere:B is the magnetic fieldμ₀ is the permeability of free spacen is the…

Correct answer: B/2
  • A. Voltage from the heart
  • B. Heartbeat
  • C. Stress
  • D. None of these

Explanation: An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.

Correct answer: Voltage from the heart
  • A. Heart
  • B. Brain
  • C. Both a and b
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures the electrical activity of the brain.

Correct answer: Brain
  • A. Magnetometer
  • B. Voltmeter
  • C. Wilson-cloud chamber
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: A magnetometer is a device that measures the strength and direction of a magnetic field.

Correct answer: Magnetometer
  • A. Filament
  • B. Cathode
  • C. Anode
  • D. Electron Gun

Explanation: In a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO), electrons are emitted from the cathode.

Correct answer: Cathode
  • A. Anode
  • B. Cathode
  • C. Grid
  • D. Filament

Explanation: The brightness of the spot on the screen of a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) is controlled by the grid which is a negatively charged…

Correct answer: Grid
  • A. Electric
  • B. Magnetic
  • C. Both a and b
  • D. None of these

Explanation: A moving charge produces both an electric field and a magnetic field. This is a fundamental principle of electromagnetism.Electric Field…

Correct answer: Both a and b