Physics MCQs

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#9

The force is repulsive if the currents are

A) In the same direction

B) In opposite directions

C) Perpendicular to each other

D) At an angle of 45°

Answer:   B
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#10

The torque on a current loop in a magnetic field is given by

A) $\tau=NIAB\sin\theta$

B) $\tau=NIAB\cos\theta$

C) $\tau=\frac{NIAB}{\sin\theta}$

D) $\tau=\frac{NIAB}{\cos\theta}$

Answer:   A
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#11

The moving coil galvanometer is based on the principle of

A) Force on a current-carrying conductor

B) Torque on a current loop

C) Both A and B

D) Neither A nor B

Answer:   C
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#12

The sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer can be increased by

A) Increasing the number of turns

B) Increasing the magnetic field

C) Decreasing the restoring couple

D) All of these

Answer:   D
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#13

The conversion of a galvanometer into an ammeter is done by connecting

A) A low resistance in parallel

B) A high resistance in parallel

C) A low resistance in series

D) A high resistance in series

Answer:   A
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#14

The conversion of a galvanometer into a voltmeter is done by connecting

A) A low resistance in parallel

B) A high resistance in parallel

C) A low resistance in series

D) A high resistance in series

Answer:   D
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#15

The Hall effect is used to determine

A) Nature of charge carriers

B) Number density of charge carriers

C) Both A and B

D) Neither A nor B

Answer:   C
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#16

The Hall voltage is given by

A) $V_H=\frac{BI}{ne t}$

B) $V_H=\frac{BI}{ne}$

C) $V_H=\frac{BIt}{ne}$

D) $V_H=\frac{BI}{ne t}$

Answer:   B
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