Q. What happens to the magnetic field lines when a magnet is cut into two pieces? (2021)
A.
They disappear
B.
They become weaker
C.
Each piece becomes a magnet with its own field
D.
They merge into one
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Solution
When a magnet is cut into two pieces, each piece becomes a magnet with its own north and south poles, thus maintaining the magnetic field lines.
Correct Answer: C — Each piece becomes a magnet with its own field
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field strength inside a solenoid if the number of turns is increased? (2023)
A.
It decreases
B.
It remains the same
C.
It increases
D.
It becomes zero
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Solution
The magnetic field strength inside a solenoid increases with the number of turns, as it is directly proportional to the number of turns per unit length.
Correct Answer: C — It increases
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field strength inside a solenoid if the number of turns per unit length is increased? (2023)
A.
It decreases
B.
It increases
C.
It remains the same
D.
It becomes zero
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Solution
The magnetic field strength inside a solenoid is directly proportional to the number of turns per unit length. Therefore, if the number of turns per unit length is increased, the magnetic field strength also increases.
Correct Answer: B — It increases
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field when the current in a solenoid is reversed? (2023)
A.
It remains the same
B.
It disappears
C.
It reverses direction
D.
It doubles
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Solution
When the current in a solenoid is reversed, the direction of the magnetic field also reverses.
Correct Answer: C — It reverses direction
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Q. What happens to the magnetic field when the distance from a long straight conductor is doubled? (2023)
A.
It doubles
B.
It halves
C.
It remains the same
D.
It quadruples
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Solution
The magnetic field around a long straight conductor decreases with distance. Specifically, it is inversely proportional to the distance from the conductor.
Correct Answer: B — It halves
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Q. What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit if one branch is removed? (2021)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains the same
D.
Depends on the branch
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Solution
Removing a branch in a parallel circuit decreases the total current.
Correct Answer: B — Decreases
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Q. What is the base unit of temperature in the SI system? (2020)
A.
Celsius
B.
Fahrenheit
C.
Kelvin
D.
Rankine
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Solution
The base unit of temperature in the SI system is Kelvin (K).
Correct Answer: C — Kelvin
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Q. What is the capacitance of a capacitor that stores 10 µC of charge at a potential difference of 5 V?
A.
2 µF
B.
5 µF
C.
10 µF
D.
20 µF
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Solution
C = Q/V = 10 × 10^-6 C / 5 V = 2 × 10^-6 F = 2 µF.
Correct Answer: A — 2 µF
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Q. What is the capacitive reactance of a capacitor of 10μF at a frequency of 60 Hz? (2016)
A.
265.26Ω
B.
159.15Ω
C.
100Ω
D.
50Ω
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Solution
Capacitive reactance Xc = 1 / (2πfC) = 1 / (2π * 60 * 10e-6) = 265.26Ω.
Correct Answer: A — 265.26Ω
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Q. What is the capacitive reactance of a capacitor with a capacitance of 10μF at a frequency of 50Hz? (2020)
A.
318.31 ohms
B.
159.15 ohms
C.
31.83 ohms
D.
15.92 ohms
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Solution
Xc = 1 / (2πfC) = 1 / (2π × 50 × 10 × 10^-6) = 318.31 ohms.
Correct Answer: A — 318.31 ohms
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Q. What is the change in entropy when 1 kg of water at 100°C is converted to steam at 100°C? (Latent heat of vaporization = 2260 kJ/kg) (2021)
A.
2260 J/K
B.
2260 kJ/K
C.
0 J/K
D.
1130 J/K
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Solution
ΔS = Q/T = 2260 kJ / 373 K = 6.06 kJ/K.
Correct Answer: A — 2260 J/K
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Q. What is the change in internal energy of a gas that absorbs 300 J of heat and does 100 J of work on the surroundings? (2020)
A.
200 J
B.
300 J
C.
400 J
D.
500 J
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Solution
Change in internal energy (ΔU) = Q - W = 300 J - 100 J = 200 J.
Correct Answer: A — 200 J
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Q. What is the change in internal energy of a system if 200 J of heat is added and 50 J of work is done by the system?
A.
150 J
B.
250 J
C.
200 J
D.
100 J
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Solution
Using the first law of thermodynamics, ΔU = Q - W = 200 J - 50 J = 150 J.
Correct Answer: A — 150 J
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Q. What is the change in internal energy of a system if 300 J of heat is added and 100 J of work is done by the system? (2021)
A.
200 J
B.
300 J
C.
400 J
D.
500 J
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Solution
Using the first law of thermodynamics: ΔU = Q - W = 300 J - 100 J = 200 J.
Correct Answer: A — 200 J
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Q. What is the current through a 10Ω resistor connected to a 20V battery? (2020)
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Solution
Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 20V / 10Ω = 2A.
Correct Answer: B — 2A
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Q. What is the current through a 12Ω resistor connected to a 24V battery? (2023)
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Solution
Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 24V / 12Ω = 2A.
Correct Answer: B — 2A
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Q. What is the current through a 12Ω resistor when a voltage of 48V is applied? (2023)
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Solution
Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 48V / 12Ω = 4A.
Correct Answer: B — 6A
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Q. What is the current through a 15Ω resistor connected to a 45V source? (2021)
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Solution
Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 45V / 15Ω = 3A.
Correct Answer: A — 3A
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Q. What is the de Broglie wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of 1 x 10^6 m/s? (mass of electron = 9.11 x 10^-31 kg) (2022)
A.
6.63 x 10^-24 m
B.
6.63 x 10^-22 m
C.
6.63 x 10^-20 m
D.
6.63 x 10^-18 m
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Solution
λ = h / p = h / (mv) = 6.63 x 10^-34 / (9.11 x 10^-31 * 1 x 10^6) = 6.63 x 10^-24 m.
Correct Answer: A — 6.63 x 10^-24 m
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Q. What is the direction of the magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current? (2023)
A.
From north to south
B.
Clockwise
C.
Counterclockwise
D.
Radially outward
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Solution
The direction of the magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current is counterclockwise when viewed from the positive end of the conductor.
Correct Answer: C — Counterclockwise
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Q. What is the direction of the magnetic field inside a bar magnet? (2023)
A.
From south to north
B.
From north to south
C.
Circular
D.
Random
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Solution
The direction of the magnetic field inside a bar magnet is from the north pole to the south pole.
Correct Answer: B — From north to south
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Q. What is the effect of a dielectric material on the capacitance of a capacitor? (2023)
A.
It decreases the capacitance
B.
It increases the capacitance
C.
It has no effect
D.
It makes the capacitor discharge
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Solution
Inserting a dielectric material increases the capacitance of a capacitor by reducing the electric field within it.
Correct Answer: B — It increases the capacitance
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the capacitance in a capacitive AC circuit on the current? (2022)
A.
Increases current
B.
Decreases current
C.
No effect
D.
Current becomes zero
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Solution
Increasing capacitance increases the current in a capacitive AC circuit, as current I = V/Xc.
Correct Answer: A — Increases current
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the current in a coil on the magnetic field produced? (2022)
A.
Increases the magnetic field
B.
Decreases the magnetic field
C.
No effect
D.
Reverses the magnetic field
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Solution
Increasing the current in a coil increases the magnetic field produced by the coil.
Correct Answer: A — Increases the magnetic field
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the current in a solenoid on its magnetic field strength? (2021)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
No effect
D.
Reverses direction
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Solution
Increasing the current in a solenoid increases its magnetic field strength, as the magnetic field is directly proportional to the current.
Correct Answer: A — Increases
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the frequency on the capacitive reactance in an AC circuit? (2022)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains the same
D.
Becomes zero
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Solution
Capacitive reactance Xc = 1/(2πfC), so increasing frequency decreases Xc.
Correct Answer: B — Decreases
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the frequency on the impedance of a capacitor? (2023)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains constant
D.
Becomes infinite
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Solution
The impedance of a capacitor decreases with increasing frequency.
Correct Answer: B — Decreases
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the frequency on the inductive reactance in an AC circuit? (2022)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains the same
D.
Becomes zero
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Solution
Inductive reactance Xl = ωL increases with frequency since Xl = 2πfL.
Correct Answer: A — Increases
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the frequency on the total impedance of an RLC circuit? (2020)
A.
It always increases
B.
It always decreases
C.
It can increase or decrease
D.
It remains constant
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Solution
The total impedance can increase or decrease depending on the relationship between R, XL, and XC as frequency changes.
Correct Answer: C — It can increase or decrease
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Q. What is the effect of increasing the number of turns in a coil on the magnetic field strength produced by it? (2022)
A.
Increases the field strength
B.
Decreases the field strength
C.
No effect
D.
Reverses the field direction
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Solution
Increasing the number of turns in a coil increases the magnetic field strength produced by it, as the field strength is directly proportional to the number of turns.
Correct Answer: A — Increases the field strength
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