Quiz about Electricity & Magnetism Review

Question 1

What is the formula for Ohm's Law?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

V = IR

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I = V/R

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R = V/I

Question 2

According to Faraday's Law, what induces an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

A changing magnetic field

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A constant magnetic field

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A constant electric field

Answer

A changing electric field

Question 3

What is the unit of resistance?

Accepted Answer

Ohm

Answer

Volt

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Ampere

Answer

Watt

Question 4

In a series circuit, how does the total resistance compare to the individual resistances?

Accepted Answer

The total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances.

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The total resistance is the product of the individual resistances.

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The total resistance is the average of the individual resistances.

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The total resistance is the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances.

Question 5

What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit if one of the branches is removed?

Accepted Answer

The total current decreases.

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The total current increases.

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The total current remains the same.

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The total current becomes zero.

Question 6

Which of the following is true about magnetic fields?

Accepted Answer

They are produced by moving electric charges.

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They are produced by stationary electric charges.

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They are produced by both stationary and moving electric charges.

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They are not related to electric charges.

Question 7

How does the voltage across each component in a parallel circuit compare?

Accepted Answer

The voltage is the same across each component.

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The voltage is different across each component.

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The voltage is zero across each component.

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The voltage is the sum of the voltages across each component.

Question 8

If a magnet is cut in half, what happens to its magnetic poles?

Accepted Answer

Each half will have both a north and a south pole.

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Each half will have only one pole.

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One half will have a north pole and the other half will have a south pole.

Answer

The magnetic properties will be lost.

Question 9

What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Voltage is the product of current and resistance.

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Current is the product of voltage and resistance.

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Resistance is the product of voltage and current.

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Voltage is the sum of current and resistance.

Question 10

What is the primary difference between series and parallel circuits?

Accepted Answer

Series circuits have only one path for current to flow, while parallel circuits have multiple paths.

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Series circuits have multiple paths for current to flow, while parallel circuits have only one path.

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Series circuits have no resistance, while parallel circuits have resistance.

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Series circuits have no voltage, while parallel circuits have voltage.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes Faraday's Law of Induction?

Accepted Answer

A changing magnetic field induces an electric field.

Answer

A changing electric field induces a magnetic field.

Answer

A constant magnetic field induces an electric field.

Answer

A constant electric field induces a magnetic field.

Question 12

What is the unit of electric current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

Answer

Volt

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Watt

Question 13

In a parallel circuit with three branches, if the first branch has a current of 2A, the second has 3A, and the third has 4A, what is the total current in the circuit?

Accepted Answer

9A

Answer

2A

Answer

3A

Answer

4A

Question 14

Which of the following materials is most likely to be a good conductor of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Answer

Rubber

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Glass

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Wood

Question 15

How does the total resistance in a parallel circuit compare to the individual resistances?

Accepted Answer

The total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance.

Answer

The total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances.

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The total resistance is the product of the individual resistances.

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The total resistance is greater than the largest individual resistance.

Question 16

What is the effect of increasing the number of turns in a coil on the induced EMF according to Faraday's Law?

Accepted Answer

The induced EMF increases.

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The induced EMF decreases.

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The induced EMF remains the same.

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The induced EMF becomes zero.

Question 17

What is the relationship between magnetic fields and electric currents?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B are correct.

Answer

Electric currents produce magnetic fields.

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Magnetic fields produce electric currents.

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Neither A nor B is correct.

Question 18

In a series circuit, if one component fails, what happens to the entire circuit?

Accepted Answer

The entire circuit stops working.

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The entire circuit continues to work.

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Only the failed component stops working.

Answer

The voltage increases.

Question 19

What is the unit of voltage?

Accepted Answer

Volt

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Ampere

Answer

Watt

Question 20

In a parallel circuit, if one branch is removed, what happens to the total resistance?

Accepted Answer

The total resistance increases.

Answer

The total resistance decreases.

Answer

The total resistance remains the same.

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The total resistance becomes zero.

Question 21

Which of the following best describes the concept of resistance in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current.

Answer

Resistance is the flow of electric current.

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Resistance is the potential difference between two points.

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Resistance is the power consumed by the circuit.

Question 22

If a magnet is moved through a coil of wire, what is induced in the wire according to Faraday's Law?

Accepted Answer

Voltage

Answer

Electric current

Answer

Magnetic field

Answer

Resistance

Question 23

What is the effect of increasing the resistance in a circuit on the current, assuming the voltage remains constant?

Accepted Answer

The current decreases.

Answer

The current increases.

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The current remains the same.

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The current becomes zero.

Question 24

What is the relationship between the number of turns in a coil and the strength of the magnetic field it produces?

Accepted Answer

The strength of the magnetic field increases with more turns.

Answer

The strength of the magnetic field decreases with more turns.

Answer

The strength of the magnetic field remains the same with more turns.

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The strength of the magnetic field becomes zero with more turns.

Question 25

What is the primary function of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To decrease the current

Answer

To increase the current

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To store electrical energy

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To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

Question 26

Which of the following best describes the concept of voltage in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Voltage is the potential difference between two points.

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Voltage is the opposition to the flow of electric current.

Answer

Voltage is the flow of electric current.

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Voltage is the power consumed by the circuit.

Question 27

What is the effect of increasing the current in a circuit on the voltage, assuming the resistance remains constant?

Accepted Answer

The voltage increases.

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The voltage decreases.

Answer

The voltage remains the same.

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The voltage becomes zero.

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