CLASS 7 Electricity AND MAGNETISM: Current, Circuits, and Effects

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What is the fundamental property of matter related to electricity?

  • Electric charge (correct)
  • Electric current
  • Voltage
  • Resistance

Which of the following describes the interaction between like electric charges?

  • They repel each other (correct)
  • They have no interaction
  • They neutralize each other
  • They attract each other

What is the flow of electric charge called?

  • Electric current (correct)
  • Electric field
  • Electric force
  • Electric potential

In what unit is electric current measured?

<p>Amperes (A) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the conventional direction of electric current flow?

<p>From positive to negative (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an electric circuit?

<p>A path for electric current to flow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT typically part of a simple electric circuit?

<p>Insulator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of material allows electric current to flow easily?

<p>Conductor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect is produced when electric current flows through a conductor?

<p>Heating effect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect of electric current is used in electric motors?

<p>Magnetic effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a natural magnet?

<p>Iron ore (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic property of magnets?

<p>North and south poles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do like poles of magnets interact with each other?

<p>They repel each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the region around a magnet where magnetic force is detected called?

<p>Magnetic field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What direction do magnetic field lines point?

<p>From north to south (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon links electricity and magnetism?

<p>Electromagnetism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an electric cell also known as?

<p>Dry cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of electrical wiring in an electric circuit?

<p>Allowing electrons to pass from one component to another. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a material called if it does not allow electric current to flow through them?

<p>Insulator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two properties of a bar magnet?

<p>Both A and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing the number of turns in the coil of an electromagnet affect its magnetic field strength?

<p>It increases the magnetic field strength. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are appliances in homes typically wired in a parallel arrangement?

<p>To allow each appliance to operate independently. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a bar magnet if it is broken into two pieces?

<p>Each piece becomes a complete magnet with both north and south poles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the below materials is most likely to be used as an insulator in electrical applications?

<p>Rubber (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing the current passing through the coil of an electromagnet affect its magnetic field?

<p>It strengthens the magnetic field. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the magnetic compass in navigation and orientation?

<p>To locate geographic north using Earth's magnetic field. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the relationship between electric current and magnetism?

<p>Electric current can produce a magnetic field. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the direction of a freely suspended bar magnet?

<p>It aligns north-south. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to take precautions when switching on an electrical circuit?

<p>To avoid electric shock. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can one distinguish between a magnet and a soft iron bar of similar appearance without any additional equipment?

<p>By bringing one bar close to the middle of the other; the magnet will only attract at the ends. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does electrical wiring play in an electric circuit?

<p>To provide a path for electrons to flow between components. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a simple electric bell, what happens when the circuit is broken?

<p>The armature returns to its original position and the bell stops ringing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an electric switch in a circuit?

<p>To start or stop the flow of electric current (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of magnetic declination?

<p>It is the angle between magnetic north and geographic north. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between conductors and insulators regarding electric current?

<p>Conductors allow electric current to flow freely, while insulators resist its flow. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the electric cell in an electrical circuit?

<p>Two parallel lines of unequal length. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An electric bulb in a circuit relies on which effect of electric current to produce light?

<p>Heating effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In relation to electricity, what defines current?

<p>The amount of charge flowing per unit of time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When testing a rod to determine if it's a magnet, what indicates that the rod is indeed a magnet?

<p>It always rests aligning north and south when freely suspended. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the strength of the magnetic field as the distance from a magnet increases?

<p>The magnetic field strength decreases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a complex circuit with multiple resistors and voltage sources, which of the following methods is LEAST effective for determining the current through a specific resistor?

<p>Directly measuring the voltage across the resistor using a high-impedance voltmeter without considering the meter's impact on the circuit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A copper wire and a nichrome wire, both of the same length and diameter, are connected in series in an electric circuit. Which wire will generate more heat when current flows through them, and why?

<p>The nichrome wire, because nichrome has higher resistivity, leading to greater heat generation for the same current. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider two identical bar magnets. If one is heated to its Curie temperature and then cooled in the absence of an external magnetic field, what will be the expected difference in their magnetic properties?

<p>The heated magnet will lose most of its permanent magnetism, while the other retains its original magnetic strength. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a scenario where a transformer is used to step down voltage, what happens to the current in the secondary coil compared to the primary coil, assuming an ideal transformer with no energy losses?

<p>The current in the secondary coil increases proportionally with the voltage decrease. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a charged particle is moving perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field, what is the nature of the force acting on it, and how does this force affect the particle's kinetic energy?

<p>The force is perpendicular to both the velocity and the magnetic field, causing the particle to move in a circular path without changing its kinetic energy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the introduction of a ferromagnetic core into a solenoid affect the magnetic field inside the solenoid, and why?

<p>It significantly increases the magnetic field because the core material aligns its magnetic domains with the field, enhancing it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an RLC series circuit at resonance, what is the phase relationship between the voltage and the current, and how does this affect the power factor of the circuit?

<p>The voltage and current are in phase, resulting in a power factor of 1. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider two parallel wires carrying current in opposite directions. How does the magnetic force between the wires vary with the distance between them, and is the force attractive or repulsive?

<p>The force is repulsive and decreases inversely with the distance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle behind the operation of an electrical generator, and how is mechanical energy converted into electrical energy?

<p>The principle of electromagnetic induction, where mechanical energy is used to move a conductor in a magnetic field, inducing a voltage and current. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Suppose you have a current-carrying wire that forms a single loop. If you increase the area of the loop without changing the current, how does the magnetic dipole moment of the loop change, and what does this imply for its interaction with an external magnetic field?

<p>The magnetic dipole moment increases, resulting in a stronger torque when the loop is placed in an external magnetic field. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Like charges attract each other.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric current is measured in volts (V).

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The direction of electric current is from positive to negative.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A circuit consists of a conductor, a switch, and a source of electricity.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Insulators allow electric current to flow through them easily.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heating effect of electric current is used in devices such as electric bulbs and heaters.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Natural magnets are always artificially magnetized.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Magnets have only one pole (north).

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Like poles of magnets attract each other.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A magnetic field is strongest farthest away from a magnet.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electromagnetism relates electricity and magnetism.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A battery is a junction of cells put together.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Metals are generally poor conductors of electricity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The magnetic field is the space around a magnet in which the magnetic needle of the magnet gets influenced.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric current is defined as the flow of electrons from the negative terminal to the positive terminal in a circuit.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an electric circuit, insulators are used to facilitate the flow of electric current by providing a low-resistance path.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heating effect of electric current is only observed in high-power devices like electric heaters and is negligible in low-power devices like LED bulbs.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electromagnets are permanent magnets that retain their magnetic properties even after the electric current is switched off.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a bar magnet is broken into two pieces, you will end up with two separate magnets, each with only one pole: one with a north pole and the other with a south pole.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The strength and direction of a magnetic field around a conductor carrying electric current are constant and do not change with the magnitude or direction of the current.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A material can be easily identified as a magnet by observing if it attracts any metal, because all metals are attracted to magnets.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of home electrical circuits, appliances are arranged in a series configuration to ensure each receives the same amount of current, optimizing power usage.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Magnetic declination is the angle between the geographic north and the magnetic south.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary purpose of electrical wiring is to insulate components in a circuit, preventing electricity from escaping the designated path.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increasing the number of turns in the coil of an electromagnet will decrease the strength of its magnetic field.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electrical switches are designed to introduce continuity in an electrical circuit, thereby preventing the flow of electricity between components

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Metals are generally bad conductors of electricity, and thus, materials such as rubber and glass are generally preferred for electrical wiring.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The two key properties of a bar magnet are its ability to attract large objects and its tendency to align in the east-west direction when suspended freely.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric cells or dry cells only have one terminal because they don't need a complete circuit to function.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The direction of electric current is defined as flowing from the negative terminal to the positive terminal in a circuit.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Materials with high electrical resistance are classified as conductors, facilitating easy current flow.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The strength of an electromagnet's magnetic field is solely determined by the number of turns in the coil, irrespective of the current passing through it.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a bar magnet is broken into two parts, each part will temporarily lose its magnetic properties before regaining them.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Magnetic declination refers to the angle between the geographic north and the magnetic south.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a parallel circuit, if one appliance fails, the total voltage supplied to other appliances significantly increases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electrical switches operate by modulating the capacitance within a circuit to control current flow.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electromagnetism explains how varying gravitational fields produce electric current.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric current measures the total number of electrons passing a point per second.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary function of an electric bulb is to convert electrical energy into kinetic energy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract each other.

<p>like</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric ______ is measured in amperes (A).

<p>current</p> Signup and view all the answers

An electric ______ is a path through which electric current flows.

<p>circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] are materials that allow electric current to flow through them easily.

<p>Conductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] are materials that do not allow electric current to flow through them.

<p>Insulators</p> Signup and view all the answers

When electric current flows through a conductor, it produces ______.

<p>heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

When electric current flows through a conductor, it produces a ______ field.

<p>magnetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] magnets are materials that are naturally magnetized.

<p>Natural</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] magnets are materials that are magnetized artificially.

<p>Artificial</p> Signup and view all the answers

Magnets have two poles: north and ______.

<p>south</p> Signup and view all the answers

Like poles ______ each other, while opposite poles attract each other.

<p>repel</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ field is the region around a magnet where the magnetic force can be detected.

<p>magnetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is the phenomenon by which an electric current produces a magnetic field.

<p>Electromagnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is a collection of cells put together.

<p>battery</p> Signup and view all the answers

In homes, appliances are connected in ______ arrangements.

<p>parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heating effect of electric current is used in devices such as electric ______ and heaters.

<p>bulbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the properties of magnets, like poles ______ each other, while opposite poles attract each other.

<p>repel</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is the phenomenon by which an electric current produces a magnetic field, forming the basis for technologies like motors and generators.

<p>Electromagnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Non-metals are generally bad conductors or ______ of electricity, whereas metals are good conductors due to their free electrons.

<p>insulators</p> Signup and view all the answers

The two properties of a bar magnet are its attractive property to small pieces of iron and its ______ property, where it rests in the north-south direction when suspended freely.

<p>directive</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a bar magnet is broken in the middle, each part still acts as a magnet, demonstrating that poles exist in ______.

<p>pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

A magnetic ______ is used to locate directions and contains a small magnetic needle pivoted at the center of a brass box.

<p>compass</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ______ is a temporary magnet that is created by winding a wire around a soft iron core and passing electric current through it.

<p>electromagnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increasing the total number of turns of the coil or increasing the strength of the current passing through the coil are two methods to increase the strength of the magnetic field of an ______.

<p>electromagnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is the angle between the magnetic north and the geographic north on the horizontal plane.

<p>declination</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rate of flow of charge is defined as ______ which describes the amount of charge flowing in one second.

<p>current</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric cells and ______ are the source of electricity.

<p>generators</p> Signup and view all the answers

The path along which electricity flows is called an ______ circuit.

<p>electric</p> Signup and view all the answers

Appliances in our homes are connected in ______ arrangements so that each works independently and is not affected if another appliance is out of order.

<p>parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

When switching on an electric circuit, it is crucial to avoid touching any component with wet hands and ensure that connecting wires are properly ______.

<p>insulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

The phenomenon by which an electric current produces a magnetic field is known as ______, a principle underlying technologies such as electric motors and transformers.

<p>electromagnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

In electrical circuits, appliances are connected in ______ arrangements to ensure independent operation and prevent disruptions to other appliances if one fails.

<p>parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Materials that impede the flow of electric current, offering significant opposition, are classified as ______, and are characterized by a scarcity of free electrons.

<p>insulators</p> Signup and view all the answers

The angle in the horizontal plane between the magnetic north indicated by a compass and the geographic north is termed ______, which varies depending on location.

<p>magnetic declination</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a bar magnet is cleaved into multiple segments, each fragment retains magnetic properties, demonstrating that magnetic poles exist in ______.

<p>pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ______ is created by winding a wire around a soft iron core, which produces a magnetic field when electric current passes through it, allowing temporary magnetization.

<p>electromagnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

The two key properties exhibited by bar magnets are its capacity to attract small pieces of iron, referred to as its attractive property, and its tendency to align along the ______ axis when freely suspended.

<p>north-south</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rate of flow of electric charge through a conductor, quantified as the amount of charge passing a given point per unit time, is defined as electric ______.

<p>current</p> Signup and view all the answers

To ensure the safe operation of electrical circuits, one should avoid touching switches or components with wet hands and ensure that connecting wires are adequately ______ to prevent shocks.

<p>insulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

While metals typically serve as effective conductors, ______, are generally poor conductors due to their limited availability of free electrons.

<p>non-metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of electric charges?

<p>Positive and negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unit is electric current measured in?

<p>Amperes (A).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What three components does a basic electric circuit consist of?

<p>A conductor, a switch, and a source of electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a material that allows electric current to flow through it called?

<p>Conductor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a device that uses the heating effect of electric current.

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What effect does electric current have on a conductor, causing it to produce a magnetic field?

<p>Magnetic effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a natural magnet.

<p>Iron ore or lodestone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of an artificial magnet.

<p>Electromagnets or permanent magnets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

<p>North and south.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the region around a magnet where magnetic force can be detected called?

<p>Magnetic field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the phenomenon by which electric current produces a magnetic field called?

<p>Electromagnetism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a collection of cells put together called?

<p>A battery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of materials are generally bad conductors of electricity?

<p>Non-metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A freely suspended magnet will rest in what direction?

<p>North-south direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increasing what two factors can increase the strength of an electromagnet?

<p>Number of turns of the coil and Strength of current passing through the coil</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why a bird can sit harmlessly on a high-voltage power line, but a person touching the same line would likely be electrocuted.

<p>The bird is at the same electric potential as the wire it is sitting on, so there is no voltage difference and no current flows through the bird's body. A person on the ground has a large potential difference relative to the wire, allowing current to flow through them to the ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how an electromagnet works and list two factors that can increase its strength.

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Explain the difference between a conductor and an insulator, giving an example of each.

<p>A conductor allows electric current to flow easily through it (e.g., copper), while an insulator resists the flow of electric current (e.g., rubber).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is magnetic declination?

<p>Magnetic declination is the angle on the horizontal plane between magnetic north, where a compass points, and true north (geographic north).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how you could determine if an unmarked metal bar is a permanent magnet or just a piece of iron.

<p>Suspend the bar horizontally. If it consistently aligns itself in a north-south direction, it is a magnet. Alternatively, bring one end of the bar near the center of another similar bar. If there is no attraction it is a magnet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why appliances in a home are connected in parallel rather than in series.

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Describe 'electromagnetism' and give an example of a technology that relies on it.

<p>Electromagnetism is the phenomenon where an electric current produces a magnetic field. Electric motors are an example of a technology that relies on electromagnetism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you break a bar magnet in half, do you get two separate north and south poles? Explain.

<p>No, you get two smaller magnets, each with its own north and south pole. Magnetic poles always exist in pairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

State two precautions one must take when switching on an electric circuit.

<p>Two precautions are to avoid touching the switch or any component with wet hands and ensure all connecting wires are properly insulated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A circuit contains a battery, a switch, and a lamp. Explain what happens when the switch is closed.

<p>When the switch is closed, it completes the circuit, allowing electric current to flow from the battery, through the lamp, and back to the battery, causing the lamp to light up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an electric bell work?

<p>When the switch is pressed, current flows through the electromagnet, attracting the armature. This causes the hammer to hit the gong, producing sound. The movement also breaks the circuit, de-magnetizing the electromagnet and restarting the cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why some materials are good conductors of electricity while others are insulators.

<p>Good conductors have many free electrons that can easily move and carry charge, while insulators have very few free electrons and resist the flow of charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields.

<p>An electric current creates a magnetic field around it. The strength of the magnetic field is proportional to the amount of current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is electric current and in what units is it measured?

<p>Electric current is the flow of electric charge and it is measured in amperes (A).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain, using the concept of electron mobility, why metals are generally good conductors of electricity, while non-metals are not.

<p>Metals have many free electrons that can move easily through the material under the influence of an electric field. Non-metals have very few free electrons, so they cannot conduct electricity well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how the introduction of impurities into a semiconductor material can alter its electrical conductivity. Provide examples of n-type and p-type doping.

<p>Adding impurities to a semiconductor can increase its conductivity. N-type doping adds elements with extra electrons, increasing electron concentration, while p-type doping adds elements with fewer electrons, creating 'holes' that allow for easier electron flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why a bird can sit harmlessly on a high-voltage power line, but a person touching the same line would likely be electrocuted. Use the concept of potential difference.

<p>The bird is at the same electrical potential all over its body, so there is no potential difference and no current flows through it. A person touching the line creates a potential difference, allowing current to flow through their body to the ground, resulting in electrocution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe in detail how varying the number of turns in the coil and the current passing through it affects the strength of an electromagnet and why these changes occur.

<p>Increasing the number of turns in the coil or the current increases the strength of the electromagnet. Each turn of wire carrying current contributes to the magnetic field, so more turns result in a stronger field. Higher current also increases the magnetic field intensity around the wire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain, based on magnetic domain theory, how a ferromagnetic material becomes magnetized and why it can retain magnetism even after the external magnetic field is removed.

<p>In ferromagnetic materials, magnetic domains align in the presence of an external field, causing magnetization. Some materials retain this alignment due to domain pinning, creating a permanent magnet, even after the external field is removed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how a magnetic compass works by detailing the interaction between the compass needle and Earth's magnetic field.

<p>A compass needle, being a small magnet, aligns with Earth's magnetic field. The north-seeking pole of the compass needle is attracted to Earth's magnetic south pole (located near the geographic north), causing the needle to point towards the magnetic north.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss why appliances in homes are connected in a parallel arrangement rather than in series within electrical circuits, especially, comment on the impact of voltage and current distribution.

<p>Parallel circuits ensure each appliance receives the full voltage. In a series circuit, voltage is divided among appliances, and the current is the same through each device; if one fails or is switched off, the entire circuit breaks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the relationship between magnetic declination and geographic north. Why is understanding declination important for accurate navigation?

<p>Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic north (direction a compass needle points) and geographic north (true north). Understanding declination is crucial for accurate navigation because compass readings must be corrected to align with true directions, especially in areas with significant declination angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the heating effect of electric current is utilized in a common household appliance. Include details of the energy conversions involved and any safety mechanisms present.

<p>In an electric heater, current flows through a high-resistance coil, converting electrical energy into thermal energy via Joule heating. Safety mechanisms often include thermostats to prevent overheating and automatic shut-off switches in case of tipping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given two unmarked bars, one a magnet and the other soft iron, describe a method to distinguish between them without using any additional materials or equipment. Why does this method work?

<p>Suspend one bar and bring an end of the other bar to the center of the suspended bar. If there is attraction, the suspended bar is the magnet. This works because a magnet attracts iron only at its ends, while a magnet attracts a magnet at any point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a scenario where a superconducting ring is placed in a magnetic field. If the magnetic flux through the ring is then manipulated to oscillate sinusoidally with time, describe, using the principles of flux quantization and the London equations, the behavior of the supercurrent within the ring. Furthermore, what observable macroscopic quantum phenomena might arise from this manipulation, and how would their characteristics depend on the amplitude and frequency of the flux oscillations?

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Imagine you have constructed a complex circuit composed of both linear and non-linear elements, including a memristor characterized by a highly hysteretic I-V curve. If a specific waveform is applied as input, detail how you would derive, both analytically and computationally, the circuit's response, accurately accounting for the memristor's history-dependent behavior and its impact on the overall circuit dynamics.

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Envision a scenario involving a parallel-plate capacitor with a dielectric material exhibiting strong frequency-dependent permittivity. If the capacitor is subjected to a high-frequency alternating voltage, explain how the dielectric's relaxation phenomena and associated losses would affect the capacitor's impedance, power dissipation, and overall performance. What specific experimental techniques could be employed to accurately characterize the dielectric's behavior across a broad frequency range, and how would the data obtained be interpreted to optimize the capacitor's design for high-frequency applications?

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Consider an electromagnetic wave propagating through a complex medium exhibiting both spatial dispersion (non-local response) and temporal dispersion (frequency-dependent response). Elaborate on how these dispersive effects, coupled with potential non-linearities in the medium's response, would alter the wave's propagation characteristics, leading to phenomena like self-focusing, pulse broadening, and the generation of new frequency components. Further, discuss the theoretical frameworks and computational techniques needed to accurately model and predict the wave's behavior under these intricate conditions.

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Describe the intricacies involved in designing a high-efficiency wireless power transfer system operating in the near-field regime, intended to power deeply implanted medical devices. Your response should encompass the optimization strategies for both the transmitter and receiver coils, accounting for the effects of tissue absorption, regulatory constraints on electromagnetic field exposure, and the need for robust and reliable power delivery despite variations in device orientation and tissue properties. What specific modulation and control techniques could be implemented to maximize power transfer efficiency and ensure patient safety?

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Flashcards

Electric Charge

A fundamental property of matter with two types: positive and negative. Like charges repel, opposites attract.

Electric Current

The flow of electric charge, measured in amperes (A), moving from positive to negative.

Electric Circuit

A path through which electric current flows, including a conductor, switch, and power source.

Conductors

Materials allowing electric current to flow easily.

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Insulators

Materials that do not allow electric current to flow.

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Heating Effect of Electric Current

The production of heat when electric current flows through a conductor.

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Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

The production of a magnetic field when electric current flows through a conductor.

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Natural Magnets

Materials naturally magnetized, like lodestone.

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Artificial Magnets

Materials artificially magnetized, like electromagnets.

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Properties of Magnets

Magnets have north and south poles; like poles repel, opposite poles attract.

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Magnetic Field

A region around a magnet where magnetic force is detected, going from north to south.

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Electromagnetism

The phenomenon where an electric current generates a magnetic field.

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Good Conductor of Electricity

A conductor that allows electrical charges to flow through them easily.

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Bad Conductor of Electricity

Have very few free electrons and high resistance to the flow of electrical current.

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Bar Magnet's Properties: Attraction

Attracts small pieces of iron, it has attractive property.

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Bar Magnet's Properties: Direction

Rests in the north-south direction when suspended freely, it has directive property.

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Magnetic Field

The space around a magnet influenced magnetic compass needle.

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Electromagnet

Temporary magnet; wire around iron core creates a magnetic field when current passes.

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Magnetic Declination

The angle between magnetic north and geographic (true) north on the horizontal plane.

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Current

Rate of charge flow; amount of charge flowing in one second.

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Electric cell

Also known as a dry cell, it provides electrical energy to an electrical circuit and has positive and negative terminals.

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Electric bulb

A component of an electrical circuit that uses electrical energy to heat a filament and produce light.

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Electrical switches

A component in an electrical circuit that controls the flow of electricity.

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Electrical wiring

Thin conductive wires that allow electrons to pass and complete an electrical circuit.

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Magnetic compass

A small magnetic needle pivoted in a brass box with a glass top, used to locate directions.

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Current Defined

The amount of charge flowing in one second, or the rate of flow of charge.

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Appliances Using Electricity

Electric fan, electric heater, television & electric iron.

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Sources of Electricity

Electric cell, battery & generator.

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Parallel Arrangement Benefits

Each appliance works independently; if one fails, others work; each works without interruption.

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Electrical Precautions

Do not touch with wet hands & wires should be insulated.

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Electromagnet Explained

Temporary magnet: current through coil around iron creates magnetic field.

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Factors Affecting Electromagnet Strength

Number of coil turns and strength of current.

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Increasing Electromagnet Strength

Increase coil turns or current strength.

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Electromagnet Uses

Loading furnaces and electric gadgets.

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Battery

A collection of cells put together, providing a greater voltage or current.

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Parallel Circuit

A circuit where components are arranged so that the current can flow through each component independently.

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Working of electric bell

Pressing the switch allows current to flow through electromagnet coil, magnetizing it and causing a hammer to strike a gong.

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Electrical Conductors Defined

Materials that make it easy for electricity to flow through them.

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Electric Circuit Defined

The path along which electricity flows, a closed loop.

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Testing a Rod for Magnetism

If a bar rests in a particular direction pointing north and south in each case then the rod is a magnet.

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Identifying Soft Iron

When bar B sticks to bar A at both ends and in the middle, bar A is made of soft iron.

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Broken Magnet Behavior

Breaking a magnet creates two magnets, poles exist in pairs.

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Resistors

Materials with very few free electrons, offering high resistance to electrical current flow.

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Resistors Defined

Oppose the Flow of Current.Poor conductors restrict electron flow significantly.

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Broken Magnet is still magnet

Each part acts as a complete magnet with north and south poles.

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Parallel Circuit Advantage

Each appliance can operate without affecting others and functions independently.

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Examples of Bad Conductors

These are non-metals such as rubber, glass and wood.

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Electrical circuit Continuity

A device in an electrical circuit where electricity must flow consistently for it to operate. Any break stops the flow.

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Metals as Conductors

Metals allow electricity to flow with ease.

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Electrical Conductor

Materials that allow easy transfer of electrical charges due to the free movement of electrons through them.

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Electromagnet Strength Factors

Two factors on which the strength of magnetic field of an electromagnet depends.

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Ways to Increase Electromagnet Strength

By increasing the total number of turns of the coil and By increasing the strength of current passing through the coil.

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Common Uses of Electromagnets

For loading furnaces with iron and used in electrical gadgets like electric bell, electric tram, microphone, loudspeaker, electric motor etc.

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Electric bulb function

A device in an electrical circuit that uses electricity to heat a filament to produce light.

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Electrical Circuit continuity definition?

To enable electrical circuits to operate, the electricity must continuously flow. Any break stops the flow.

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Electrical switches function

A component used to control the flow of electricity within a circuit.

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Electrical wiring function

Thin, conductive strands that facilitate the movement of electrons between components, completing a circuit.

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Insulation in electrical wiring

Connecting wires that are not naked, they should be properly insulated everywhere.

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Study Notes

Electric Charge

  • Electric charge represents a fundamental property of matter.
  • Positive and negative charges are the two types of electric charges.
  • Like charges repel each other, and opposite charges attract each other.

Electric Current

  • Electric current is defined as the flow of electric charge.
  • Amperes (A) are the units of electric current.
  • The direction of electric current flows from positive to negative.

Electric Circuit

  • Electric circuits facilitate a path for electric current flow.
  • Circuits consist of conductors, switches, and power sources.

Conductors and Insulators

  • Conductors permit electric current to flow freely through them.
  • Insulators resist the flow of electric current.

Heating Effect of Electric Current

  • Heat is generated as electric current travels through a conductor.
  • Devices, such as electric bulbs and heaters, employ this effect.

Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

  • A magnetic field is produced when electric current flows through a conductor.
  • Electric motors and generators utilize this magnetic field.

Natural Magnets

  • Natural magnets have inherent magnetic properties.
  • Iron ore and lodestone serve as natural magnet examples.

Artificial Magnets

  • Artificial magnets undergo magnetization processes.
  • Electromagnets and permanent magnets are forms of artificial magnets.

Properties of Magnets

  • North and south poles are the two poles magnets possess.
  • Like poles repel each other, and opposite poles attract each other.
  • Certain materials, like iron and nickel, are attracted to magnets.

Magnetic Field

  • A magnetic field represents the area around a magnet where magnetic force is detectable.
  • The magnetic field direction extends from the north pole to the south pole.

Electromagnetism

  • Electromagnetism describes the phenomenon where electric current creates a magnetic field.
  • Technologies like electric motors, generators, and transformers depend on electromagnetism.

Electric Cell (Dry Cell)

  • An electric cell, or dry cell, is a main component of an electrical circuit.
  • Electric cells provide electrical energy for tools and devices via two terminals, identified as positive (+) and negative (-).
  • Circuit diagrams use two parallel lines to symbolize an electric cell.
  • The longer line represents the positive terminal, and the shorter line represents the negative terminal.
  • Batteries consist of collections of electric cells.

Electric Bulb

  • An electric bulb operates as part of an electric circuit using the electric energy from a cell.
  • Electrons heat the filament, producing light inside the bulb.

Electrical Switches

  • Electrical switches ensure continuous current flow is maintained within an electrical circuit for operation.
  • A discontinuity in an electrical circuit cuts off the current flow.

Electrical Wiring

  • Electrical wiring involves utilizing thin conductive wires for electrons to pass through, completing the circuit.

Electrical Conductors

  • Electricity flows easily through conductive materials.
  • Improved electrical flow means a material is a better conductor.
  • Electrical charges easily pass through electrical conductors.
  • Electric current is the flow of charge.
  • Conductivity measures a material's capability to conduct electricity.
  • Conductive materials provide little resistance to charge flow because of free electron movement.
  • Metals are typically good conductors, and non-metals are often insulators or poor conductors.
  • Poor conductors possess limited free electrons and offer high resistance to electrical current, like rubber, glass, and wood.
  • Poor conductors function as resistors by opposing current flow.

Properties of Bar Magnets

  • Bar magnets are able to attract small pieces of iron.
  • When suspending freely, a bar magnet settles in a north-south direction.

Distinguishing a Magnet From a Soft Iron Bar

  • Suspend a rod to see which direction it rests in in a free swing repeatedly.
  • A north-south resting rod is a magnet.
  • A rod turning randomly is considered a non-magnet.

Distinguishing Two Similar Bars Using Attraction

  • Place one bar (A) on a table, then move the other bar (B) near one and then the other end of bar A, and also its middle.
  • Bar A consists of soft iron if bar B sticks to any point.
  • Place bar B on the table. Touch bar A to one end, then the middle of bar B.
  • Bar A attracts each end of bar B but not the middle, so bar B is the magnet.

Magnetism with Broken Bar Magnets

  • Each piece becomes a new magnet when a bar magnet breaks.
  • Each segment attracts iron pieces and aligns north-south when suspended.
  • Pieces broken repeatedly continue to create new magnets, showing that poles exist in pairs.

Magnetic Compass

  • A magnetic compass features a small magnetic needle turning inside a small brass box topped with glass.
  • Magnetic compasses determine direction.

Magnetic Field

  • A magnetic field occupies the area around a magnet where the magnet influences magnetic force.

Electromagnet

  • Electromagnets are temporary magnets created by winding wire around a soft iron core.
  • Passing an electric current through the wire generates a magnetic field.

Strength of an Electromagnet

  • Coil turn number and electric current strength affect the magnetic field of an electromagnet.
  • Magnetic field strength increases with more coil turns or increased current.

Uses of Electromagnets

  • Electromagnets load furnaces with iron.
  • They also function in electrical gadgets such as electric bells, electric trams, microphones, loudspeakers, and electric motors.

Working of an Electric Bell

  • Current flows through the coil of an electromagnet when the switch is pressed.
  • The electromagnet attracts the armature, making the attached hammer strike the gong to ring the bell.
  • The circuit breaks during this process, and current stops, demagnetizing the electromagnet.
  • The armature moves to the start position because of spring action, and the circuit re-completes.
  • This continuous on-off cycles repeat for as long as the bell push remains pressed.

Magnetic Declination

  • Magnetic declination is the angle on the horizontal plane between magnetic north and geographic north.

Definition of Current

  • Current is the rate of charge flow per second.

Common Electrical Appliances

  • Electric fans, TVs, electric irons, and electric heaters rely on electricity.

Sources of Electricity

  • Cells and batteries
  • Generators

Electric Circuit

  • Electricity flows along this path.

Parallel Arrangements

  • Home circuits use parallel arrangements for appliances.
  • Each appliance operates alone.
  • Problems with one appliance do not affect others.
  • Each appliance works on its own.

Precautions When Switching on an Electric Circuit

  • Avoid touching the switch or any component with wet hands.
  • Use properly insulated wiring everywhere.
  • Connecting wires should not be naked, they should be properly insulated everywhere.

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