Electromagnetism

Class 10 · Physics · 5 questions

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A current carrying wire is surrounded by:
- A A gravitational field only
- B A magnetic field
- C Nothing
- D A sound field
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is a:
- A Battery
- B Transformer
- C Motor
- D Generator
A transformer works on the principle of:
- A Reflection
- B Mutual induction
- C Friction
- D Refraction
A step up transformer has:
- A More turns in the primary
- B More turns in the secondary
- C No core
- D Equal turns
A transformer has 100 primary turns, 500 secondary turns and a 20 V input. What is the output voltage?
- A 100 V
- B 20 V
- C 500 V
- D 4 V

Answer key

1. B, 2. D, 3. B, 4. B, 5. A

Oersted showed that a current produces a magnetic field around the wire.
A generator turns mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Changing current in the primary induces a voltage in the secondary: mutual induction.
More turns in the secondary give a higher output voltage.
Vs = Vp x Ns / Np = 20 x 500 / 100 = 100 V.