Magnet Set A –Sc-12A

11. Answer: This is because magnetic field lines are continuous and do not have a
beginning or end; they always form closed curves.
12. The strength of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying conductor is
directly proportional to the current flowing through it, meaning as the current increases,
the magnetic field strength increases, and inversely proportional to the distance from the
conductor, meaning as the distance increases, the magnetic field strength
decreases; essentially, the further you are from the conductor, the weaker the magnetic
field at that point.
13. In an electrical supply, "short circuiting" occurs when a live wire directly touches a
neutral wire, causing a sudden surge of high current due to almost zero resistance in the
circuit, while "overloading" happens when too many appliances are plugged into a single
circuit, drawing more current than the circuit can safely handle, potentially causing
overheating of wires.
14. When current passes through a solenoid, a magnetic field is created around it. The
magnetic field is similar to that of a bar magnet, with one end of the solenoid acting as
the North Pole and the other as the South Pole.
How to determine the poles
To determine the poles of a solenoid, you can:
 Suspend the solenoid with a thread
 Bring the north pole of a bar magnet near one end of the solenoid
 If the solenoid moves away from the magnet, the end facing the magnet is
the north pole
 If the solenoid moves towards the magnet, the end facing the magnet is
the south pole
15. When a coil of insulated copper wire is connected to a galvanometer, following observations
will take place for each option:
(I) If a bar magnet is pushed into the coil, an electric current will be induced in coil due to
electromagnetic induction.
(ii) If a bar magnet is withdrawn from inside, again current will be induced in the copper wire
due to electromagnetic induction but this time the direction of current will be reverse in
galvanometer.
(iii) If a bar magnet is held stationary inside the coil then no current is induced and therefore
there is no deflection in the galvanometer.
16. Solenoid is a simple electromagnetic device consisting of a coiled electric wire, wrapped in a
3D circular pattern. When electric current is passed through the wire, the solenoid acts like a
magnet with N and S poles at the ends of the coil.
When a ferromagnetic material rod is permanently placed inside the solenoid, the metal greatly
increases the magnetic effect and becomes a permanent electromagnet. Moreover, it can also be
used as an electrical switch by drawing in or pushing out a ferromagnetic material like an iron
rod. Depending on the directions of the rod and the electrical current the switching action takes
place.
Given figure represents the solenoid as electromagnet and the switching action.
17. The current is in the east-west direction. Applying the right-hand thumb rule, we get that the
direction of magnetic field at a point below the wire is from north to south. The direction of
magnetic field at a point directly above the wire is from south to north.
Three methods of producing magnetic field are as follows:
(i) Magnetic field can be produced by placing a permanent bar magnet or a horse shoe
magnet at the place, where magnetic field is required.
(ii) Magnetic field is produced around a current-carrying straight conductor or a current-
carrying circular coil.
(iii) A very good method to produce magnetic field is due to flow of current in a solenoid.
18. I) The magnetic field lines inside a current carrying solenoid are parallel and
equidistant which means the strength of magnetic field is uniform inside the solenoid
i.e. same at all points.
 Magnetic field inside a current carrying solenoid is given by B=μ0ni
Where n is the number of turns per unit length, B magnetic field and I is the current
According to question current is doubled i = 2i
n
and number of turn n to half n =
2
n
So new magnetic field inside solenoid is B/ = μ0 2i
2
now dividing B’ by B we get
' n
B 2i
Hence, = 2
B
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⟹B′=B
19. A) An electromagnet is a soft iron piece converted into a magnet when a current is passed in
the wound around the iron piece.
Uses of Electromagnet-
1. The electric bells are based an principle of electromagnet.
2. The electromagnets are also used in motors and generators.
B) electromagnet consists of a coil wound around an iron piece and connected to a battery.

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Magnetic field inside a current carrying solenoid is given by B=μμ0ni
C) A soft iron core is used in an electromagnet to significantly strengthen the magnetic
field produced by the coil, as soft iron has high magnetic permeability, allowing it to be
easily magnetized and demagnetized, making the electromagnet more effective when
current is flowing through the coil and quickly losing magnetism when the current
stops. where n is the number of turns per unit length.
D) If the material of an electromagnet is fixed, you can increase its strength by:
 Increasing the number of turns
The strength of an electromagnet's magnetic field increases with the number of turns of wire
in the coil.
 Increasing the current
The strength of an electromagnet's magnetic field increases with the amount of current
flowing through the coil.
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A fuse in a circuit prevents damage to the appliances and the circuit due to overloading.
Otherwise, the appliances or the circuit may be damaged. When current in the circuit exceeds the
value of fuse rating, the fuse wire burns due to overloading. This causes a gap in the circuit and
the current stops flowing in the circuit. This is done due to the reason so that the circuit or the
appliances to be connected in the circuit continue functioning without any damage in future.

20 i) The displacement of a rod is largest when the direction of the current flowing
through it is at right angles to the direction of the magnetic field. This is because the force
experienced by a current-carrying conductor is the highest when the angle between the
conductor and the magnetic field is 90 degrees.
Ii) The rule that determines the direction of the force on a conductor "AB" is
called Fleming's Left-Hand Rule.
Explanation: When a current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field, the force
acting on it can be determined by aligning your left hand so that your index finger points
in the direction of the magnetic field, your middle finger points in the direction of the
current, and your thumb will then point in the direction of the force on the conductor.
iii) a) (a)The direction will the rod displaced towards west to east
(b) Electric Motor, Electric Generator
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