Practice MCQs For Magnetism & Electromagnetism



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1. One end of a rod picks up the N-pole of a bar magnet when in position 1.

The same end of the rod picks up the S-pole of the bar magnet when in position 2.

Magnet Qn1Which material is the rod made from and what is the pole at end P of the rod when in position 1?

Magnet Qn2
2. Electrical energy is transmitted at high alternating voltages.

What is not a valid reason for doing this?
3. When one end of a magnet is placed near a compass, the pointer (north pole) of the compass turns and points at the magnet because _________________.
4. Which of the following will prove that a metal bar is a permanent magnet?
5. A magnet is strongest near the ________.
6. A piece of electrical equipment is sensitive to magnetic fields and is screened from them. To do this, it is enclosed in a box.

Which material should be used to make the box?
7. Which material can be picked up by a magnet?
8. The diagrams show a small compass close to a strong bar magnet.

Which diagram shows the correct compass direction?

Magnet Qn 9
9. What always produces a permanent bar magnet?
10. When one end of an iron rod is placed near a compass, ______________.

 

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