Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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Magnetic Effects of Electric Current: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as, Magnetic Material and Non-magnetic Material, Magnetic Effect of Electric Current, Magnetic Field etc.

Important Questions on Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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Which of these is not attracted by a magnet?

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What happens when we hit a magnet with a hammer?

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When current stops flowing through the coil of an electromagnet, will it still remain a magnet?

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When current flows through a wire, does the wire behave like a magnet?

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When current flows through a wire, it behaves like a magnet. What is this effect known as?

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When a current flows through a coil of wire, it behaves like a _____.

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Why magnetic field are generated by magnets?

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Where does a magnet get its energy?

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Describe an activity to show the magnetic effect of electric current.

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The magnetic field intensity (B) at a distance 'r' from a long straight conductor carrying a steady current varies with 'r' as shown in figure: 

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Which of the following is NOT correct for magnetic filed lines?

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Test whether the materials are magnetic or non-magnetic materials:
[wooden fence, iron nail, plastic chair, newspaper, steel scissors]

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Group the magnetic materials and non-magnetic materials separately:
[Metal keys, Brick, Wood, Cotton, Paper, Metal nail]

Magnetic materials Non-magnetic materials
   

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An electric field has a direction, but a magnetic field does not.

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Which of these substances is attracted to a magnet? 

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More iron filings are concentrated around the poles of the magnets because the strength of the magnetic field is _____ (More/Less) near the poles.