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According to the Right Hand Thumb Rule, if the thumb of the right hand points in the direction of the current, what does the curl of the fingers represent?
According to the Right Hand Thumb Rule, if the thumb of the right hand points in the direction of the current, what does the curl of the fingers represent?
- The direction of the electric current
- The force on the wire due to a magnetic field
- The direction of the magnetic field lines around the wire (correct)
- The strength of the magnetic field around the wire
What is the practical application of Fleming's Left Hand Rule?
What is the practical application of Fleming's Left Hand Rule?
- Determining the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire
- Determining the direction of a current in a wire carrying a magnetic field
- Determining the strength of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire
- Determining the force on a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field (correct)
In a household circuit, why is it important to use an earth wire?
In a household circuit, why is it important to use an earth wire?
- To prevent electrical shock in case of a leakage current from the live wire (correct)
- To ensure that the electrical appliances are connected to the neutral wire
- To prevent excessive heat build-up in wires due to high current flow
- To reduce the resistance of the circuit and ensure efficient power transmission
Which of these factors would NOT contribute to increasing the strength of the magnetic field inside a solenoid?
Which of these factors would NOT contribute to increasing the strength of the magnetic field inside a solenoid?
What is the main advantage of using parallel combinations in household circuits?
What is the main advantage of using parallel combinations in household circuits?
Flashcards
Magnetic field around a conductor
Magnetic field around a conductor
Concentric circular magnetic field lines form around a straight conductor carrying current.
Right Hand Thumb Rule
Right Hand Thumb Rule
Determines the direction of magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire using your right thumb.
Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule
Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule
Used to figure out the direction of force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field.
Earth Wire Purpose
Earth Wire Purpose
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Increasing magnetic field strength
Increasing magnetic field strength
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Study Notes
Magnetic Effect of Current
- Question 1: When a straight conductor carries current, the magnetic field lines around it are concentric circles.
- Question 2: Fleming's left-hand rule is used to determine the magnetic field lines around a current-carrying straight wire.
- Question 3: Fleming's left-hand rule determines the direction of force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field.
- Question 4: The purpose of an earth wire in a household circuit is to prevent electric shocks due to leakage current.
- Question 5: The magnetic field strength inside a solenoid can be increased by increasing the current and increasing the number of turns.
- Question 6: Three properties of magnetic field lines:
- They form continuous closed loops
- They never intersect
- The strength of the field is represented by the closeness of the field lines.
- Question 7: Magnetic field lines for different configurations:
- A straight wire: concentric circles
- A circular loop: similar to a bar magnet
- A solenoid: similar to a bar magnet, but stronger inside
- Question 8: Definitions:
- Right Hand Thumb Rule: The direction of the magnetic field around a current carrying straight wire is determined by curling the fingers of your right hand around the wire in the direction of the current flow. Your thumb will point in the direction of the magnetic field.
- Fleming's Left Hand Rule: Used to find the direction of the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field.
Additional Concepts
- Earthing: Connecting a conductor to the earth, providing a path for excess current to flow and prevent electric shock
- Overloading: Excessive current in a circuit, often due to connecting too many appliances
- Short circuit: A low resistance path in a circuit, causing a surge of current.
- Parallel Combinations in Household Circuits: Two advantages of using parallel combinations of appliances in household wiring include:
- Allows for individual control of each appliance
- If one appliance fails or is turned off, others are not affected.
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