VELAMMAL VIDYALAYA VIRAGANOOR

XII PHYSICS
Electromagnetic Induction
MCQs Questions
Question 1.
The coupling co-efficient of the perfectly coupled coils is:
(a) Zero
(b) 1
(c) slightly more than 1
(d) infinite
Answer: (b) 1

Question 2.
1 henry is equal to :
(a) weberampere
(b) weberVolt
(c) weber ampere
(d) None of these
Answer: (a) weberampere

Question 3.
The magnetic field is parallel to a surface, then the magnetic flux through the surface
is :
(a) zero
(b) small but not zero
(c) infinite
(d) large but not infinite
Answer: (b) small but not zero

Question 4.
In the expression e = –d∅dt, the -ve sign signifies:
(a) The induced emf is produced only when magnetic flux decreases
(b) The induced emf opposes the change in the magnetic flux
(c) The induced emf is opposite to the direction of the flux
(d) None of these
Answer
b) The induced emf opposes the change in the magnetic flux

Question 5.
An e– and a p– are moving parallel to each other in a magnetic field. The magnetic force
acting on the p+ is:
(a) 1840 times that on e–
(b) less than that of e–
(c) same as that of e–
(d) slightly more than that of e–
Answer
(c) same as that of e–

Question 6.
Which of the following is not equal to a henry?
(a) Voltsecondampere
(b) Voltsecond2Coulomb
(c) Volt2secondCoulomb
(d) JolesecondCoulomb2
Answer
(c) Volt2secondCoulomb

Question 7.
A transformer is used to light 100 W and 110 V lamp from a 220 V mains. If the main
current is 0.5 A. Then the efficiency of the transformer is:
(a) 11%
(b) 50%
(c) 80%
(d) 90%
Answer
(d) 90%

Question 8.
The magnetic flux (∅) linked with a coil is related to the number of turns (N) ofthe coil

(a) f ∝ N
as:

(b) f ∝ N-1
(c) f ∝ N2
(d) f ∝ N-2

(a) f ∝ N
Answer

Question 9.

(a) ∅ ∝ s
The magnetic flux (∅) lined with a coil is related to its area (s) as:

(b) ∅ ∝ s²
(c) ∅ ∝ s1/2
(d) ∅ ∝ s-1/2

(a) ∅ ∝ s
Answer

If the magnetic flux linked with a coil through which a current off ampere is set up is ∅,
Question 10.

then the coefficient of self-inductance of the coil is:

(b) ∅l
(a) l∅

(c) ∅l

Answer: (b) ∅l
(d) None of these

Question 11.
In a uniform magnetic field B, a wire in the form of a semicircle of radius r rotated about
the diameter of the circle with angular frequency ‘ω’. The axis of rotation is
perpendicular to the field. If the total resistance of the circuit is R the mean power
generated per period of rotation is :
(a) Bπr2ω2R
(b) (Bπr2ω)28R
(c) (Bπrω)22R
(d) (Bπrω2)28R
Answer: (b) (Bπr2ω)28R

Question 12.
The role of inductance is equivalent to:
(a) inertia
(b) force
(c) energy
(d) momentum
Answer: (a) inertia

Question 13.
A metal conductor of length 1 m rotates vertically about one of its ends at angular
velocity 5 rad s-1 . If the horizontal component of earth’s magnetism is 2 × 10 -5 T, then
e.m.f. developed between the two ends of the conductor is:
(a) 5 µV
(b) 50 µV
(c) 5 mV
(d) 50 mV
Answer: (a) 5 µV

Question 14.
coil of L = 8.4 mH and R = 6 Ω is connected to a 12 V battery. The current in the coil is
1.0 A at approx’time of:
(a) 500 s
(b) 20 s
(c) 35 ms
(d) 1 ms
Answer: (d) 1 ms

Question 15.
If I current is flowing inductance L, then the dimension of 32 LI² is equivalent to:
(a) charge
(b) force
(c) momentum
(d) energy
Answer: (c) momentum

Question 16.
The phase difference between the flux linkage and the emf in a rotating coil in a uniform
magnetic field is:
(a) zero
(b) π2
(c) π4
(d) π
Answer: (c) π4

Question 17.
A choke is used as a resistance in :
(a) dc circuits
(b) ac circuits
(c) both ac and dc circuits
(d) neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: (b) ac circuits

Question 18.
The SI unit of magnetic flux is:
(a) T
(b) Tn-2
(c) Wb
(d) Wb m-2
Answer: (c) Wb
Question 19.
For purely capacitive circuits, power factor is:
(a) 0
(b) -1
(c) 1
(d) infinity
Answer: (a) 0

Question 20.
The magnetic flux linked with a coil is inversely proportional to the?
(a) magnetic field
(b) area of cross section
(c) number of turns
(d) none of these
Answer: (a) magnetic field

Question 21.
When the magnetic field is parallel to a surface, then the magnetic flux through the
surface is:
(a) infinite
(b) zero
(c) small but not zero
(d) large but not infinite.
Answer: (b) zero

Question 22.
The energy stored in a 50 mH inductor carrying a current of 4 A is:
(a) 0.1 J
(b) 0.4 J
(c) 0.04 J
(d) 0.01 J
Answer: (b) 0.4 J

The flux linked with a coif at any instant t is given by ∅ = 10t² – 50t + 250. The induced
Question 23.

emf at t = 35 is:
(a) 10 V
(b) 190 V
(c) -190 V
(d) -10 V
Answer: (d) -10 V

Question 24.
Two coils of self inductance 2 mil and 8 mil are placed so close together that the
effective flux in one coil is completely linked with other. The mutual inductance between
these coils is :
(a) 4 mH
(b) 16 mH
(c) 10 mH
(d) 6 mH
Answer: (c) 10 mH

Question 25.
The core of a transformer is laminated because:
(a) rusting of core may be prevented
(b) ratio of voltage in primary and secondary may be increased.
(c) energy losses due to eddy current may be minimised
(d) The weight of transformer may be reduced
Answer: (c) energy losses due to eddy current may be minimized

Question 26. Whenever the magnetic flux linked with an electric circuit changes, an
emf is induced in the circuit. This is called
(a) electromagnetic induction
(b) lenz’s law
(c) hysteresis loss
(d) kirchhoff’s laws
Answer:
(a)

Question 27 In electromagnetic induction, the induced charge is independent of

(a) change of flux
(b) time.
(c) resistance of the coil
(d) None of these
Answer: (b)

Question 28. An induced e.m.f. is produced when a magnet is plunged into a coil. The
strength of the induced e.m.f. is independent of
(a) the strength of the magnet
(b) number of turns of coil
(c) the resistivity of the wire of the coil
(d) speed with which the magnet is moved
Answer
(c)

Question 29. According to Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction

(a) electric field is produced by time varying magnetic flux.
(b) magnetic field is produced by time varying electric flux.
(c) magnetic field is associated with a moving charge.
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Farady’s law states that time varying magnetic flux can induce an e.m.f.

Question 30. A moving conductor coil produces an induced e.m.f. This is

in accordance with
(a) Lenz’s law
(b) Faraday’s law
(c) Coulomb’s law
(d) Ampere’s law
Answer: (b)

Question 31. A coil of insulated wire is connected to a battery. If it is taken to

galvanometer, its pointer is deflected, because
(a) the induced current is produced
(b) the coil acts like a magnet
(c) the number of turns in the coil of the galvanometer are changed
(d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Question 32. The polarity of induced emf is given by
(a) Ampere’s circuital law
(b) Biot-Savart law
(c) Lenz’s law
(d) Fleming’s right hand rule
Answer:
(c)

33. The self inductance of a coil is a measure of

(a) electrical inertia
(b) electrical friction
(c) induced e.m.f.
(d) induced current
Answer:
(a)

34. The coils in resistance boxes are made from doubled insulated wire to nullify the
effect of
(a) heating
(b) magnetism
(c) pressure
(d) self induced e.m.f.
Answer:(d)

35. Two pure inductors each of self inductance L are connected in series, the net
inductance is
(a) L
(b) 2 L
(c) L/2
(d) L/4
Answer:(b)

36. Lenz’s law is a consequence of the law of conservation of

(a) charge
(b) mass
(c) energy
(d) momentum
Answer:(c)

37. A magnet is moved towards a coil (i) quickly (ii) slowly, then the induced e.m.f. is
(a) larger in case (i)
(b) smaller in case (i)
(c) equal to both the cases
(d) larger or smaller depending upon the radius of the coil
Answer:(a)

38. The laws of electromagnetic induction have been used in the construction of a
(a) galvanometer
(b) voltmeter
(c) electric motor
(d) generator
Answer:
(d)

39. Two coils are placed closed to each other. The mutual inductance of the pair of coils
depends upon
(a) the rate at which currents are changing in the two coils.
(b) relative position and orientation of two coils.
(c) the material of the wires of the coils.
(d) the currents in the two coils.
Answer
(b) Mutual induction depends upon the relative orientation and position of coil w.r.t.
each other.

40. Two identical coaxial circular loops carry a current i each circulating in the same
direction. If the loops approach each other, you will observe that the current in
(a) each increases
(b) each decreases
(c) each remains the same
(d) one increases whereas that in the other decreases
Answer:
(b)

41. When current in a coil changes from 5 A to 2 A in 0.1 s, average voltage of 50 V is

produced. The self-inductance of the coil is
(a) 1.67 H
(b) 6 H
(c) 3 H
(d) 0.67 H
Answer:

42. The self inductance associated with a coil is independent of

(a) current
(b) induced voltage
(c) time
(d) resistance of a coil
Answer:
(d)

43. A coil having 500 sq. loops of side 10 cm is placed normal to magnetic flux which
increases at a rate of 1 T/s. The induced emf is
(a) 0.1 V
(b) 0.5 V
(c) 1 V
(d) 5 V
Answer:

44. A coil of 100 turns carries a current of 5 mA and creates a magnetic flux of 10 -
5
weber. The inductance is
(a) 0.2 mH
(b) 2.0 mH
(c) 0.02 mH
(d) 0.002 H
Answer:

45. The north pole of a long bar magnet was pushed slowly into a short solenoid
connected to a short galvanometer. The magnet was held stationary for a few seconds
with the north pole in the middle of the solenoid and then withdrawn rapidly. The
maximum deflection of the galvanometer was observed when the magnet was
(a) moving towards the solenoid
(b) moving into the solenoid
(c) at rest inside the solenoid
(d) moving out of the solenoid
Answer:
(d)

46. The current flows from A to B is as shown in the figure. The direction of the induced
current in the loop is

(a) clockwise.
(b) anticlockwise.
(c) straight line.
(d) no induced e.m.f. produced.
Answer:
(a) By lenz’s law, the induced current must produce inward flux to counter magnetic flux
of AB. So induced current is clockwise in the loop.

47. In a coil of self-induction 5 H, the rate of change of current is 2 As-1. Then emf
induced in the coil is
(a) 10 V
(b) -10 V
(c) 5 V
(d) -5 V
Answer: (b) Induced e.m.f. ε = -LdIdt = – 5 × 2 = -10 V

48. The magnetic flux linked with a coil of N turns of area of cross section A held with its
plane parallel to the field B is

Answer: (d)

49. Two identical coaxial coils P and Q carrying equal amount of current in the same
direction are brought nearer. The current in
(a) P increases while in Q decreases
(b) Q increases while in P decreases
(c) both P and Q increases
(d) both P and Q decreases
Answer: (d)

50. Faraday’s laws are consequence of the conservation of

(a) charge
(b) energy
(c) magnetic field
(d) both (b) and (c)
Answer: (b)

51. Direction of current induced in a wire moving in a magnetic field is found using
(a) Fleming’s left hand rule
(b) Fleming’s right hand rule
(c) Ampere’s rule
(d) Right hand clasp rule
Answer: (b)

52. Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Whenever the amount of magnetic flux linked with a circuit changes, an emf is
induced in circuit.
(b) The induced emf lasts so long as the change in magnetic flux continues.
(c) The direction of induced emf is given by Lenz’s law.
(d) Lenz’s law is a consequence of the law of conservation of momentum.
Answer: (d)

53. Lenz’s law is a consequence of the law of conservation of

(a) charge
(b) energy
(c) induced emf
(d) induced current
Answer: (b)

54. A solenoid is connected to a battery so that a steady current flows through it. If an
iron core is inserted into the solenoid, the current will
(a) increase
(b) decrease
(c) remain same
(d) first increase then decrease
Answer: (b)

55. There is a uniform magnetic field directed perpendicular and into the plane of the
paper. An irregular shaped conducting loop is slowly changing into a circular loop in the
plane of the paper. Then
(a) current is induced in the loop in the anti-clockwise direction.
(b) current is induced in the loop in the clockwise direction.
(c) ac is induced in the loop.
(d) no current is induced in the loop.
Answer: (a)

56. In the given figure current from A to B in the straight wire is decreasing. The
direction of induced current in the loop is A
(a) clockwise
(b) anticlockwise
(c) changing
(d) nothing can be said Answer: (b)

57. Which of the following does not use the application of eddy current?
(a) Electric power meters
(b) Induction furnace
(c) LED lights
(d) Magnetic brakes in trains
Answer:(c)

58. The north pole of a bar magnet is rapidly introduced into a solenoid at one end (say
A). Which of the following statements correctly depicts the phenomenon taking place?
(a) No induced emf is developed.
(b) The end A of the solenoid behaves like a south pole.
(c) The end A of the solenoid behaves like north pole.
(d) The end A of the solenoid acquires positive potential.
Answer:(c)

59. A metal plate can be heated by

(a) passing either a direct or alternating current through the plate.
(b) placing in a time varying magnetic field.
(c) placing in a space varying magnetic field, but does not vary with time.
(d) both (a) and (b) are correct.
Answer:(d)

60. Identify the wrong statement.

(a) Eddy currents are produced in a steady magnetic field.
(b) Eddy currents can be minimized by using laminated core.
(c) Induction furnace uses eddy current to produce heat.
(d) Eddy current can be used to produce braking force in moving trains.
Answer:(a)

61. If number of turns in primary and secondary coils is increased to two times each, the
mutual inductance
(a) becomes 4 times
(b) becomes 2 times
(c) becomes A times
(d) remains unchanged 4
Answer:(a)

62. When the rate of change of current is unity, the induced emf is equal to
(a) thickness of coil
(b) number of turns in coil
(c) coefficient of self inductance
(d) total flux linked with coil
Answer:(c)

63. Two inductors of inductance .L each are connected in series with opposite?
magnetic fluxes. The resultant inductance is (Ignore mutual inductance)
(a) zero
(b) L
(c) 2L
(d) 3L
Answer:(c)

64. A square of side L metres lies in the x-y plane in a region, where the magnetic field
is given by B = B0{li + 3j + 4k) T, where Bo is constant. The magnitude of flux passing
through the square is [NCERT Exemplar]
(a) 2BoL² Wb.
(b) 3BoL² Wb.
(c) 4BoL² Wb.
(d) √29 BoL² Wb.
Answer: (c)

65. A loop, made of straight edges has six comers at A(0, 0, 0), B(L, 0, 0) C(L, L, 0), D(0,
L, 0), E(0, L, L) and F(0,0, L). A magnetic field B = B o (i+k)T is present in the region. The
flux passing through the loop ABCDEFA (in that order) is [NCERT Exemplar]
(a) BoL² Wb.
(b) 2BoL² Wb.
(c) √2BoL² Wb.
(d) 4BoL² Wb.
Answer: (b)

66. An e.m.f is produced in a coil, which is not connected to an external voltage source.
This is not due to
(a) the coil being in a time varying magnetic field.
(b) the coil moving in a time varying magnetic field.
(c) the coil moving in a constant magnetic field.
(d) the coil is stationary in external spatially varying magnetic field, which does not
change with time.
Answer: (d)

67. There are two coils A and B as shown in Figure. A current starts flowing in B as
shown, when A is moved towards B and stops when A stops moving. The current in A is
counterclockwise. B is kept stationary when A moves. We can infer that [NCERT
Exemplar]

(a) there is a constant current in the clockwise direction in A.

(b) there is a varying current in A.
(c) there is no current in A.
(d) there is a constant current in the counterclockwise direction in A.
Answer: (d)

68. Same as question 4 except the coil A is made to rotate about a vertical axis (Figure).
No current flows in B if A is at rest. The current in coil A, when the current in B (at t = 0)
is counterclockwise and the coil A is as shown at this instant, t = 0, is [NCERT Exemplar]

(a) constant current clockwise.

(b) varying current clockwise.
(c) varying current counterclockwise.
(d) constant current counterclockwise.
Answer: (a)
69. A cylindrical bar magnet is rotated about its axis (Figure). A wire is connected from
the axis and is made to touch the cylindrical surface through a contact. Then [NCERT
Exemplar]

(a) a direct current flows in the ammeter A.

(b) no current flows through the ammeter A.
(c) an alternating sinusoidal current flows through the ammeter
A with a time period T = 2πω
(d) a time varying non-sinosoidal current flows through the ammeter.
Answer (a)

70. Eddy currents do not cause

(a) damping
(b) heating
(c) sparking
(d) loss of energy
Answer: (c)

ASSERTION AND REASON QUESTIONS

Directions: These questions consist of two statements, each printed as Assertion and
Reason. While answering these questions, you are required to choose any one of the
following four responses.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of
the Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of
the Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Q.1. Assertion : Induced emf will always occur whenever there is change in magnetic
flux.
Reason : Current always induces whenever there is change in magnetic flux.
Answer(c) Emf will always induces whenever, there is change in magnetic flux. The
current will induced only in closed loop.

Q.2. Assertion : Faraday’s laws are consequence of conservation of energy.

Reason : In a purely resistive ac circuit, the current legs behind the emf in phase.
Answer(c) In purely resistive circuit, the current and emf are in the same phase.

Q.3. Assertion : Only a change in magnetic flux will maintain an induced current in the
coil.
Reason : The presence of large magnetic flux through a coil maintain a current in the
coil of the circuit is continuous.
Answer(c)

Q.4. Assertion : Lenz’s law violates the principle of conservation of energy.

Reason : Induced emf always opposes the change in magnetic flux responsible for its
production.
Answer(a) Lenz’s law (that the direction of induced emf is always such as to oppose the
change that cause it) is direct consequence of the law of conservation of energy.

Q.5. Assertion : An induced current has a direction such that the magnetic field due to
the current opposes the change in the magnetic flux that induces the current.
Reason : Above statement is in accordance with conservation of energy.
Answer(b)

Q.6. Assertion : Acceleration of a magnet falling through a long solenoid decreases.

Reason : The induced current produced in a circuit always flow in such direction that it
opposes the change to the cause that produced it.
Answer(a)

Q.7. Assertion : Figure shows a horizontal solenoid connected to a battery and a switch.
A copper ring is placed on a smooth surface, the axis of the ring being horizontal. As the
switch is closed, the ring will move away from the solenoid.

Reason : Induced emf in the ring, e=-dΦ/dt

Answer(a)When switch is closed , the magnetic flux through the ring will increase and so
ring will move away form the solenoid so as to compensate this flux. This is according to
Lenz’s law.

Q.8. Assertion : An emf can be induced by moving a conductor in a magnetic field.

Reason : An emf can be induced by changing the magnetic field.
Answer(b) In both the cases, the magnetic flux will change, and so there is an induced
current.

Q.9. Assertion : Figure shows a metallic conductor moving in magnetic field. The
induced emf across its ends is zero.

Reason : The induced emf across the ends of a conductor is given by e = Bvℓ sinθ.
Answer(a)

Q.10. Assertion : Eddy currents are produced in any metallic conductor when magnetic
flux is changed around it.
Reason : Electric potential determines the flow of charge.
Answer(b) Both the statements are independently correct.

Q.11. Assertion : An induced emf appears in any coil in which the current is changing.
Reason : Self induction phenomenon obeys Faraday’s law of induction.
Answer(b)
Q.12. Assertion : When number of turns in a coil is doubled, coefficient of self-
inductance of the coil becomes 4 times.
Reason : This is because L α N2.
Answer(b)

Q.13. Assertion : The induced emf and current will be same in two identical loops of
copper and aluminium, when rotated with same speed in the same magnetic field.
Reason : Mutual induction does not depend on the orientation of the coils.
Answer (d)

Q.14. Assertion (A): Lenz's law is a violation of the law of conservation of energy
Reason (R): Induced emf always oppose the change in magnetic flux that has produced
them
Answer (d)

Q.15. ASSERTION- It is more difficult to push a magnet into a coil with more loops.
REASON- Emf induced in the current loop resists the motion of the magnet.
Answer (a)

CASE STUDY QUESTIONS

1.
Lenz’s law states that
The induced electromotive force with different polarities induces a current whose
magnetic field opposes the change in magnetic flux through the loop in order to ensure
that original flux is maintained through the loop when current flows in it.
To better understand Lenz’s law, let us consider two cases:
Case 1: When a magnet is moving towards the coil.

When the north pole of the magnet is approaching towards the coil, the magnetic flux
linking to the coil increases. According to Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction,
when there is a change in flux, an EMF, and hence current is induced in the coil and this
current will create its own magnetic field.
Now according to Lenz’s law, this magnetic field created will oppose its own or we can
say opposes the increase in flux through the coil and this is possible only if approaching
coil side attains north polarity, as we know similar poles repel each other. Once we
know the magnetic polarity of the coil side, we can easily determine the direction of the
induced current by applying right hand rule. In this case, the current flows in the
anticlockwise direction.
Case 2: When a magnet is moving away from the coil

When the north pole of the magnet is moving away from the coil, the magnetic flux
linking to the coil decreases. According to Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction,
an EMF and hence current is induced in the coil and this current will create its own
magnetic field.
Now according to Lenz’s law, this magnetic field created will oppose its own or we can
say opposes the decrease in flux through the coil and this is possible only if approaching
coil side attains south polarity, as we know dissimilar poles attract each other. Once we
know the magnetic polarity of the coil side, we can easily determine the direction of the
induced current by applying right hand rule. In this case, the current flows in a
clockwise direction.
Note that for finding the directions of magnetic field or current, use the right-
hand thumb rule i.e if the fingers of the right hand are placed around the wire so
that the thumb points in the direction of current flow, then the curling of fingers
will show the direction of the magnetic field produced by the wire.

1.What is the direction of the induced magnetic field?

(a) left (b) right (c) up (d) down

Ans. (a) left
2. What is the direction of the induced magnetic field?

(a) left (b) right (c) up (d) down

Ans. (d) down

3. In what direction is the magnet moving?

(a) left (b) right (c) up (d) down

Ans. (b) right

4. In what direction is the magnet moving?

(a) left (b) right (c) up (d) down

Ans. (a) left

5. Which of the following is NOT an application of Lenz's Law

(a)Transformer (b) AC Generator (c) DC Motor (d)A coil transversed by AC current
Ans.(c) DC Motor

2.
According to Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, there will be an EMF induced
in the second winding. If the circuit of this secondary winding is closed, then a current
will flow through it. This is the basic working principle of a transformer.
Let us use electrical symbols to help visualize this. The winding which receives electrical
power from the source is known as the ‘primary winding’. In the diagram below this is
the ‘First Coil’.The winding which gives the desired output voltage due to mutual
induction is commonly known as the ‘secondary winding’. This is the ‘Second Coil’ in the
diagram above.
A transformer that increases voltage between the primary to secondary windings is
defined as a step-up transformer. Conversely, a transformer that decreases voltage
between the primary to secondary windings is defined as a step-down transformer.
Whether the transformer increases or decreases the voltage level depends on the
relative number of turns between the primary and secondary side of the transformer.
If there are more turns on the primary coil than the secondary coil than the voltage will
decrease (step down).If there are less turns on the primary coil than the secondary coil
than the voltage will increase (step up).While the diagram of the transformer above is
theoretically possible in an ideal transformer – it is not very practical. This is because in
the open air only a very tiny portion of the flux produced from the first coil will link with
the second coil. So the current that flows through the closed circuit connected to the
secondary winding will be extremely small (and difficult to measure).The rate of change
of flux linkage depends upon the amount of linked flux with the second winding. So
ideally almost all of the flux of primary winding should link to the secondary winding.
This is effectively and efficiently done by using a core type transformer. This provides a
low reluctance path common to both of the windings.

1. The secondary winding of which of the following transformers is always kept

closed?
(a)Current transformer (b)Voltage transformer (c)Power transformer (d)Step
down transformer
Ans. (a) Current Transformer

2. If the supply frequency of a transformer increases, the secondary output voltage of

the transformer
(a)Increase (b)Decreases (c)Remain the same (d)Any of the above
Ans.(c) Remain the same

3. The open-circuit test in a transformer is used to measure

(a)Copper loss (b)Winding loss (c)Total loss (d)Core loss
Ans.(d) Core loss

4. Lamination of the transformer core is made of

(a)Cast Iron (b)Silicon Steel (c)Aluminum (d)Cast Steel
Ans.(b) Silicon Steel

5. A transformer transform
(a)Current (b)Voltage & current (c)Frequency (d)Voltage
Ans.(b) Voltage & current
3.
Mutual Inductance between the two coils is defined as the property of the coil due to
which it opposes the change of current in the other coil, or you can say in the
neighbouring coil. When the current in the neighbouring coil changes, the flux sets up in
the coil and because of this, changing flux emf is induced in the coil called Mutually
Induced emf and the phenomenon is known as Mutual Inductance.
The value of Mutual Inductance (M) depends upon the following factors
1. Number of turns in the secondary or neighboring coil
2. Cross-sectional area
3. Closeness of the two coils
Mutual Coupling In the Magnetic Circuit
When on a magnetic core, two or more than two coils are wound, the coils are said to be
mutually coupled. The current, when passed in any of the coils wound around the
magnetic core, produces flux which links all the coils together and also the one in which
current is passed. Hence, there will be both self-induced emf and mutual induced emf in
each of the coils.
The best example of the mutual inductance is the transformer, which works on the
principle of Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction.
Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction states that “ the magnitude of voltage is
directly proportional to the rate of change of flux.” which is explained in the topic
Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction.

1. The phenomenon due to which there is an induced current in one coil due to current
in a neighbouring coil is?
A. Electromagnetism B.Susceptance C.Mutual inductance D.Steady current
Ans. (c) Mutual Inductance

2. Mutual inductance between two magnetically coupled coils depends on

A. Permeability of the core material B. Number of turns of the coils
C. Cross sectional area of their common core D. All of the above
Ans. (D)

3. Which of the following is unit of inductance?

A. Ohm B. Henry C. Ampere turns D. Webers/meter
Ans. (B) Henry

4. Which of the following circuit elements will oppose the change in circuit current?
A. Capacitance B. Inductance C. Resistance D. All of the above
Ans.(B) Inductance

5. If in an iron cored coil the iron core is removed so as to make the air cored coil, the
inductance of the coil will be
A. More B. Less C. The same D. None of these
Ans.(B) Less

4.
An eddy current is a current set up in a conductor in response to a changing
magnetic field. They flow in closed loops in a plane perpendicular to the magnetic field.
By Lenz law, the current swirls in such a way as to create a magnetic field opposing the
change; for this to occur in a conductor, electrons swirl in a plane perpendicular to the
magnetic field.
Because of the tendency of eddy currents to oppose, eddy currents cause a loss of
energy. Eddy currents transform more useful forms of energy. Eddy currents can also be
removed by cracks or slits in the conductor, which break the circuit and prevent the
current loops from circulating. This means that eddy currents can be used to detect
defects in materials. This is called nondestructive testing and is often used in airplanes.
The magnetic field produced by the eddy currents is measured, where a change in
the field reveals the presence of an irregularity; a defect will reduce the size of the eddy
current, which in turn reduces the magnetic field strength.
Another application of eddy currents is magnetic levitation. Conductors are exposed to
varying magnetic fields which induce eddy currents within the conductor and produce a
repulsive magnetic field, pushing the magnet and conductor apart. This alternating
magnetic field can be caused by relative motion between the magnet and conductor
(generally the magnet is stationary and the conductor moves) or with an electromagnet
applied with a varying current to vary the magnetic field strength.
 1. What is the heat generated in eddy current operations?
a) VI b) VIR c) I2RT d) I2R
Ans.(d)
2. With an increase in the density of the material who does it affect the power loss in
eddy current?
a) Increases b) Decreases c) Does not change d) Not related
Ans.(b)
3. Generation of eddy currents depends on the principle of:
A. wave guide theory.
B. electromagnetic induction.
C. magneto-restrictive forces.
D. all of the above.
Ans. (B)
4. Eddy currents generated in a test object flow:
A. in the same plane as magnetic flux. B. in the same plane as the coil is
wound.
C. 90 degrees to the coil winding plane. D. Eddy currents have no predictable
direction. Ans.(B)
5. The discovery of electromagnetic induction is credited to:
A. Arago. B. Oersted. C. Maxwell. D. Faraday
Ans. (D)

5.
Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, also known as Faraday’s law is the basic
law of electromagnetism which helps us to predict how a magnetic field would interact
with an electric circuit to produce an electromotive force (EMF)
1. In the first experiment, he proved that when the strength of the magnetic field is
varied, only then-current is induced. An ammeter was connected to a loop of
wire; the ammeter deflected when a magnet was moved towards the wire.
2. In the second experiment, he proved that passing a current through an iron rod
would make it electromagnetic. He observed that when a relative motion exists
between the magnet and the coil, an electromotive force will be induced. When
the magnet was rotated about its axis, no electromotive force was observed, but
when the magnet was rotated about its own axis then the induced electromotive
force was produced. Thus, there was no deflection in the ammeter when the
magnet was held stationary.
3. While conducting the third experiment, he recorded that the Galvanometer did
not show any deflection and no induced current was produced in the coil when
the coil was moved in a stationary magnetic field. The ammeter deflected in the
opposite direction when the magnet was moved away from the loop.

1.As per Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction, an e.m.f. is induced in a

conductor whenever it
(a) Lies perpendicular to the magnetic flux (b) Lies in a magnetic field
(c) Cuts magnetic flux (d) Moves parallel to the direction of the magnetic field
Ans.(C)

2.According to Faraday’s law, EMF stands for

a) Electromagnetic field b) Electromagnetic force
c) Electromagnetic friction d) Electromotive force
Ans.(d)

3. For time varying currents, the field or waves will be

a) Electrostatic b) Magneto static c) Electromagnetic d) Electrical
Ans.(c)
4. Which of the following statements is true?
a) E is the cross product of v and B b) B is the cross product of v and E
c) E is the dot product of v and B d) B is the dot product of v and E Ans: (a)