NARAYANA VIDYALAYAM

Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

CLASS- X SUB : PHYSICS
WORKSHEET

Section- A [ 1 mark each]

 What is meant by magnetic field?

 What is the direction of magnetic field lines inside a magnet ?
 Which rule do we use to find the direction of force acting on
the conductor ?
 What is the form of magnetic field lines due to a straight
Current-conductor ?
 Name the device which converts mechanical energy into
electrical energy.
 What are the colours of live, neutral and earth wires?
 Of what substance is a fuse wire made of?
Section B [ 2marks each ]

 Write down the properties of magnetic field lines.

 Draw the magnetic field lines around a straight conductor
carrying current.
 What is solenoid ? Draw magnetic field lines due to current
carrying solenoid.
 Explain two ways to induce current in a coil.
 State i) Flemings left hand rule ii)Flemings right hand rule.

Section C [3 marks each ]

 Describe Oersted experimental evidence of relation between

electricity and magnetism
 When does an electric short- circuit occur?
 What are the factors on which the strength field produced by
current- carrying solenoid depends?
 Draw a magnetic field lines pattern in i) bar magnet ii)
Circular wire iii) Coiled wire
 Suggest an activity to show the pattern of magnetic field lines,
when you are provided with a bar magnet, a cardboard piece
and iron fillings.
Section D [ 5marks ]

 Draw a schematic labeled diagram of domestic wiring circuit.

Why is it necessary to connect an earth wire to electric
appliances having metallic covers.
 What is an electromagnet ? what does it consist of ? Name
material in each case which is used to make a permanent
magnet and temporary magnet.
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