#1 of 52
SZABMU 2024
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The turns ratio of a step-up transformer is 5. A current of \( 20 \text{ A} \) is passed through its primary coil at \( 220 \text{ V} \). Calculate the value of voltage in secondary coil?
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:In an ideal transformer, the ratio of the secondary voltage to the primary voltage is exactly equal to the turns ratio.
Formula:$$ \frac{V_s}{V_p} = \frac{N_s}{N_p} $$
Solution:- Given: Turns ratio for a step-up transformer is \( \frac{N_s}{N_p} = 5 \).
- Primary voltage \( V_p = 220 \text{ V} \). (Note: The primary current of 20 A is extra information not needed for finding the voltage).
- Rearrange to solve for secondary voltage:
$$ V_s = V_p \times \left( \frac{N_s}{N_p} \right) $$
- Substitute values:
$$ V_s = 220 \times 5 = 1100 \text{ V} $$
Why other options are incorrect:Options A, B, and C are arithmetic errors or misapplications of the given constants. The calculation \( 220 \times 5 \) cleanly yields 1100.
#2 of 52
UHS 2024
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In an AC generator the emf will be maximum when factor \( \sin(\omega t) \) is equal to
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:The voltage output of an AC generator is described by a sinusoidal function.
Formula:$$ \varepsilon = \varepsilon_0 \sin(\omega t) $$
Solution:- The induced EMF (\( \varepsilon \)) scales linearly with the value of the sine function.
- In trigonometry, the absolute maximum value of a sine function is \( 1 \) (occurring at \( 90^\circ \) or \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) radians).
- Therefore, when \( \sin(\omega t) = 1 \), the generator produces its peak voltage, \( \varepsilon_0 \).
Why other options are incorrect:A value of zero yields zero EMF. The sine function can never exceed 1, so \( 2 \) is mathematically impossible. A value of \( 1/2 \) only yields half of the maximum EMF.
#3 of 52
UHS 2024
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The induced current will flow in such a direction so as to oppose the cause that produces it is statement of:
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:The directionality of electromagnetic induction is governed by the conservation of energy.
Solution:- The textbook definition of Lenz's Law is exactly the quote provided: The direction of an induced current is always such that its magnetic field opposes the change in magnetic flux that caused it.
Why other options are incorrect:Faraday's law calculates the magnitude of the EMF but does not dictate its direction explicitly without Lenz's law. Joule's law relates to resistive heating.
#4 of 52
NUMS 2024
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A transformer used a \( 220 \text{ V} \) line delivers \( 22 \text{ A} \) at \( 1800 \text{ V} \). What current is drawn from the line (assume 100% efficiency)?
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:For a 100% efficient (ideal) transformer, the power entering the primary coil equals the power exiting the secondary coil.
Formula:$$ V_p I_p = V_s I_s $$
Solution:- Given: Primary voltage \( V_p = 220 \text{ V} \).
- Secondary voltage \( V_s = 1800 \text{ V} \) and Secondary current \( I_s = 22 \text{ A} \).
- Rearrange the power conservation formula to solve for the primary current (\( I_p \)):
$$ I_p = \frac{V_s I_s}{V_p} $$
- Substitute the values:
$$ I_p = \frac{1800 \times 22}{220} $$
- Simplify:
$$ I_p = 1800 \times \left( \frac{22}{220} \right) = 1800 \times 0.1 = 180 \text{ A} $$
Why other options are incorrect:A common mistake is using the wrong ratio (e.g., dividing by 1800 instead of 220), which would result in drastically incorrect current values. Because it's a step-up transformer (voltage increases ~8x), the primary current must be ~8x larger than the secondary current.
#5 of 52
BUMHS 2024
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The direction of induced e.m.f can be determined by:
D
Fleming's right hand rule
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:While multiple tools and rules exist, the fundamental physical law that assigns polarity to electromagnetic induction is Lenz's Law.
Solution:- Lenz's law explicitly defines the direction of the induced EMF by stating it must oppose the change in flux that created it.
- Note: Fleming's right-hand rule is a practical mnemonic derived from this law for use in generators, but Lenz's Law is the foundational principle .
Why other options are incorrect:Faraday's law gives the magnitude, not direction. A galvanometer detects current but is an instrument, not a theoretical determining principle.
#6 of 52
BUMHS 2024
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Which of the following method can be used to vary induced emf in a coil?
A
Alternating magnetic field
B
Moving the coil in the magnetic field
C
Changing the shape of coil
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:According to Faraday's law, an EMF is induced whenever the magnetic flux (\( \phi = B \cdot A \cdot \cos\theta \)) through a coil changes.
Solution:- Alternating magnetic field: Changes the \( B \) component of the flux over time.
- Moving the coil: Can change the angle (\( \theta \)) or move the coil into a stronger/weaker field region.
- Changing the shape of coil: Alters the effective Area (\( A \)) enclosed by the loop.
- Since all three actions successfully change the magnetic flux over time, All of the above methods will vary the induced EMF.
Why other options are incorrect:None of the individual options are wrong, making D the only comprehensive and correct choice.
#7 of 52
BUMHS 2024
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Let an inductor is connected with battery. If emf induced in the inductor opposes emf of battery, then electric current through the circuit is:
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:An inductor acts to resist any change in the current flowing through it (a consequence of Lenz's Law).
Solution:- When current tries to increase (like when a switch is first closed), the expanding magnetic field induces a "Back EMF" that actively fights the battery's voltage to slow the current's growth.
- If the current were decreasing, the inductor would induce a forward EMF (supporting the battery) to try to keep the current flowing.
- Since the induced EMF is opposing the battery, the current must be increasing.
Why other options are incorrect:If current is constant, induced EMF is zero. If current is decreasing, the induced EMF acts in the
same direction as the battery, not opposing it.
#8 of 52
BUMHS 2024
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The induced emf in a \( 100 \) turns coil if change in flux through the coil \( 2 \times 10^{-4} \text{ Wb} \) in \( 0.02 \text{ sec} \):
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Faraday's Law, combined with Lenz's Law, calculates both the magnitude and polarity of the induced voltage.
Formula:$$ \varepsilon = -N \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} $$
Solution:- Given: Number of turns \( N = 100 \).
- Change in flux \( \Delta \phi = 2 \times 10^{-4} \text{ Wb} \).
- Time interval \( \Delta t = 0.02 \text{ s} = 2 \times 10^{-2} \text{ s} \).
- Substitute values into the formula:
$$ \varepsilon = -100 \times \frac{2 \times 10^{-4}}{2 \times 10^{-2}} $$
- Simplify the fraction:
$$ \varepsilon = -100 \times (1 \times 10^{-2}) $$
- Solve:
$$ \varepsilon = -100 \times 0.01 = -1.0 \text{ V} $$
Why other options are incorrect:Option A misses the negative sign dictated by Lenz's law. Options C and D stem from failing to convert the decimal \( 0.02 \) correctly when managing the exponents.
#9 of 52
NUMS 2023
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In Fleming's right-hand rule, the second finger indicates:
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Fleming's Right-Hand Rule is a mnemonic used to determine the direction of induced current when a conductor moves through a magnetic field (generator effect).
Solution:- The Thumb represents the direction of the applied Motion (or Force).
- The First (Index) finger points in the direction of the Magnetic Field (North to South).
- The Second (Middle) finger is extended orthogonally to represent the direction of the Induced current.
Why other options are incorrect:Option A and D refer to the thumb. Option B refers to the first (index) finger.
#10 of 52
UHS 2023
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The quantity \( \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} \) has the same units as that of?
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Faraday's Law directly equates the rate of change of magnetic flux to induced voltage.
Formula:$$ \varepsilon = -N \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} $$
Solution:- The left side of the equation represents Electromotive Force (EMF), which is measured in Volts.
- Therefore, the right side term, \( \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} \) (Webers per second), must dimensionally equal Volts. Thus, it has the same units as EMF.
Why other options are incorrect:Current is Amperes, Magnetic induction is Teslas, and Charge is Coulombs. None of these match the dimensions of Volts.
#11 of 52
SZABMU 2023
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The phenomenon in which a changing current in one coil induces an emf in another coil is:
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Electromagnetic induction can occur between physically separated but magnetically linked circuits.
Solution:- When current changes in a primary coil, it alters the surrounding magnetic field.
- This expanding/collapsing field sweeps across a neighboring secondary coil, inducing voltage. The "mutual" sharing of this flux between two distinct coils is defined as Mutual induction.
Why other options are incorrect:Self-induction happens within the same single coil. Eddy currents are wasteful circular currents induced in solid metal cores. A choke is an inductor designed to utilize self-induction to block high-frequency AC.
#12 of 52
SZABMU 2023
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The induced current will flow in such a direction as to oppose the cause that produces it. It is the statement of:
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:The direction of induced electromotive forces and currents must strictly adhere to energy conservation.
Solution:- Lenz's Law dictates that nature resists change in magnetic flux. If a magnet is pushed toward a coil, the coil induces a magnetic pole that pushes back, opposing the motion.
Why other options are incorrect:Faraday's Law calculates the magnitude of the EMF. Ampere's Law relates current to magnetic fields. Joule's Law calculates electrical heat generation.
#13 of 52
SZABMU 2023
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The transformer depends on the use of:
C
Direct and alternating current
D
Direct and alternating voltage
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Transformers rely on mutual induction, which fundamentally requires a
changing magnetic field to function.
Solution:- Only an Alternating Current (AC) naturally and continuously reverses direction, thereby producing the continuously changing magnetic flux needed to induce an EMF in the secondary coil.
Why other options are incorrect:Direct Current (DC) produces a constant, static magnetic field. A static field results in \( \Delta \phi = 0 \), meaning zero induced EMF. Therefore, transformers cannot work on DC.
#14 of 52
SZABMU 2023
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Transformer works on the principle of:
A
Half wave rectification
D
Full wave rectification
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:A transformer transfers electrical energy between two isolated circuits via a magnetic core.
Solution:- Because it relies on the magnetic flux of the primary coil inducing a voltage across the turns of the secondary coil, the defining physical principle is Mutual induction.
Why other options are incorrect:Rectification (A and D) converts AC to DC, requiring diodes. Self-induction (B) governs single-coil components like inductors/chokes.
#15 of 52
DUHS 2023
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On which principle does the transformer work?
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:The operation of a transformer depends fundamentally on interactions between multiple magnetically linked coils.
Solution:- The changing AC current in the primary coil induces a voltage in the secondary coil. This transfer of energy across separate coils is defined as Mutual induction.
Why other options are incorrect:Self-induction occurs within a single isolated coil. Motional EMF requires moving parts (generators). Magnetic torque drives electric motors.
#16 of 52
DUHS 2023
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If a transformer has \( 500 \) turns on primary coil and \( 250 \) turns on secondary coil, then
A
Output voltage is half of input voltage
B
Output and input voltages are equal
C
Output voltage is double of input voltage
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:The voltage ratio perfectly mirrors the turns ratio in an ideal transformer.
Formula:$$ \frac{V_s}{V_p} = \frac{N_s}{N_p} $$
Solution:- Given: Primary turns \( N_p = 500 \), Secondary turns \( N_s = 250 \).
- Calculate the ratio: \( \frac{V_s}{V_p} = \frac{250}{500} = \frac{1}{2} \).
- Therefore, \( V_s = \frac{1}{2} V_p \), meaning the output voltage is half of the input voltage (a step-down transformer).
Why other options are incorrect:The output would only be double if the secondary had twice the turns of the primary. Equal voltage requires equal turns.
#17 of 52
DUHS 2023
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Induced e.m.f in A.C generator can be increased by:
A
Decreasing area of coil
B
Decreasing magnetic field
C
Increasing area of coil
D
Slowing down speed of coil
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:The maximum Electromotive Force (EMF) generated by an AC generator depends directly on its physical dimensions and operating speed.
Formula:$$ \varepsilon_{\text{max}} = N \omega A B $$
Solution:- The equation reveals that maximum EMF is directly proportional to the Area (\( A \)) of the coil.
- Therefore, increasing the area of the coil will linearly increase the total induced EMF.
Why other options are incorrect:Decreasing the area, decreasing the magnetic field, or slowing the rotation (reducing \( \omega \)) all reduce the rate of flux change, which mathematically
decreases the induced EMF.
#18 of 52
DUHS 2023
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A transformer is used to:
A
Transform alternating current and voltage
B
Convert alternating current into direct current
C
Convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
D
Convert direct current into alternating current
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:A transformer is a passive electrical device used to shift the balance of voltage and current in an AC system.
Solution:- Because transformers rely on continuous changes in magnetic flux to operate, they strictly transform alternating current and voltage magnitudes (stepping them up or down).
Why other options are incorrect:Converting AC to DC is done by a rectifier. Converting mechanical to electrical energy is done by a generator. Converting DC to AC is done by an inverter.
#19 of 52
DUHS 2023
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The main function of a transformer is to convert.
A
One direct voltage to another direct voltage of different magnitude
B
One alternating voltage to another alternating voltage of different magnitude
C
A high value alternating voltage to a low value direct voltage
D
A high value alternating voltage to a high value direct voltage
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Transformers only function when exposed to changing magnetic fields, which are naturally provided by alternating currents.
Solution:- The primary purpose of a transformer is to act as a step-up or step-down bridge in an AC network.
- Therefore, it converts one alternating voltage to another alternating voltage of different magnitude, maintaining the same frequency.
Why other options are incorrect:Transformers cannot operate on direct voltage (DC) because static flux induces no EMF. They also do not perform rectification (converting AC to DC).
#20 of 52
NUMS 2023
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The Lenz's law is also statement of law of conservation of:
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Lenz's law provides the physical intuition behind the negative sign in Faraday's law of induction.
Solution:- It states that an induced EMF always opposes the change generating it. This opposition requires mechanical work to be done to sustain motion.
- This mechanical work is converted directly into electrical energy. Thus, Lenz's law is fundamentally a manifestation of the Conservation of Energy.
Why other options are incorrect:Charge conservation relates to Kirchhoff's Current Law. Mass and pressure are completely unrelated to electromagnetic induction principles.
#21 of 52
NUMS 2023
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A current generator is a device that converts:
A
Mechanical energy into electrical energy
B
Chemical energy into mechanical energy
C
Sound energy into mechanical energy
D
Electrical energy into mechanical energy
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:An electrical generator operates on the principle of motional electromagnetic induction.
Solution:- By physically rotating a coil within a magnetic field (using turbines driven by water, steam, or wind), a generator turns mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Why other options are incorrect:Option D describes an electric motor. Option B describes aspects of combustion engines or biological muscles. Option C describes a microphone.
#22 of 52
UHS 2022
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One meter long copper rod is moving with speed \( 20 \text{ ms}^{-1} \) in the magnetic field of strength \( 0.6 \text{ T} \). What is the value of induced emf?
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:When a conductor moves perpendicularly through a magnetic field, motional EMF is induced across its ends.
Formula:$$ \varepsilon = v B L \sin(\theta) $$
Solution:- Given: Length \( L = 1 \text{ m} \), Speed \( v = 20 \text{ ms}^{-1} \), Magnetic Field \( B = 0.6 \text{ T} \).
- Assuming perpendicular motion (\( \sin(90^\circ) = 1 \)):
$$ \varepsilon = 20 \times 0.6 \times 1 $$
$$ \varepsilon = 12 \text{ V} $$
Why other options are incorrect:Options A, C, and D are incorrect products of the given values. 12 V is the exact mathematical result.
#23 of 52
UHS 2022
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The unit of \( \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} \) can be written as?
A
\( \text{N m A}^{-2} \text{s}^{-1} \)
B
\( \text{N m A s}^{-1} \)
C
\( \text{N m A}^{-1} \text{s}^{-1} \)
D
\( \text{N m A}^{-2} \text{s}^{1} \)
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:According to Faraday's law, the rate of change of magnetic flux equals induced EMF, whose SI unit is the Volt (\( \text{V} \)).
Solution:- Voltage is Joules per Coulomb: \( 1 \text{ V} = 1 \text{ J C}^{-1} \).
- Break down Joules (\( \text{J} = \text{N m} \)) and Coulombs (\( \text{C} = \text{A s} \)).
- Substituting these in:
$$ \text{Unit} = \frac{\text{N m}}{\text{A s}} = \text{N m A}^{-1} \text{s}^{-1} $$
Why other options are incorrect:Other options have incorrect powers for Ampere (\( \text{A} \)) or second (\( \text{s} \)), resulting in invalid dimensional equivalents for Voltage.
#24 of 52
UHS 2022
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A copper hoop is held in a vertical east-west plane in a uniform magnetic field whose field lines run along the north-south direction. The largest induced emf is produced when the hoop is?
A
Rotated about a north-south axis
B
Rotated about an east-west axis
C
Moved rapidly, without rotation, toward the east
D
Moved rapidly, without rotation, toward the south
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Maximum EMF is induced when the rate of change of magnetic flux is maximized. This happens when the coil physically cuts through the magnetic field lines optimally.
Solution:- The magnetic field runs North-South. The hoop is initially in an East-West plane, meaning maximum flux is passing through it.
- To create the greatest change in flux (cutting the lines), the hoop must flip out of this alignment. Rotating it around an East-West axis will cause its plane to repeatedly intersect the North-South field lines, inducing maximum EMF.
Why other options are incorrect:Rotating about a North-South axis spins the hoop like a steering wheel relative to the field lines; the flux doesn't change, so zero EMF is induced. Linear motion without rotation in uniform fields does not change the flux linking the area.
#25 of 52
SZABMU 2022
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In Fleming's right hand rule the middle finger indicates:
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Fleming's Right-Hand Rule is used to determine the direction of induced current in a generator.
Solution:- Thumb: Points to the direction of Motion (Force).
- First/Index Finger: Points to the Magnetic Field (B).
- Middle Finger: Points to the direction of the Induced Current.
Why other options are incorrect:Force is indicated by the thumb. The magnetic field is indicated by the index finger. Voltage is a scalar potential difference, not represented by the directional fingers.
#26 of 52
SZABMU 2022
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Transformer works on the principle of:
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:A transformer consists of two coils in proximity, sharing a magnetic flux.
Solution:- When an alternating current flows in the primary coil, it generates a changing magnetic field.
- This changing flux induces an alternating EMF in the secondary coil. This specific two-coil interaction is known as Mutual Induction.
Why other options are incorrect:While Faraday's and Lenz's laws govern
how induction works generally, "Mutual induction" is the specific technological principle classifying the interaction of two separate coils in a transformer.
#27 of 52
SZABMU 2022
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The efficiency of transformer is:
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Transformers are highly efficient solid-state devices with no moving parts.
Solution:- Because there is no mechanical friction or air resistance, real-world transformers only suffer from minor copper (resistive) and iron (eddy current/hysteresis) losses.
- Well-designed commercial transformers typically achieve an efficiency of 90% to 99%.
Why other options are incorrect:Efficiencies of 60%, 70%, or 80% are characteristic of machines with heavy mechanical moving parts (like combustion engines or older motors), not modern transformers.
#28 of 52
SZABMU 2022
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Lenz's law is also a statement of law of conservation of:
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Lenz's Law states that the direction of an induced current will oppose the change in magnetic flux that produced it.
Solution:- This opposition creates a resistive magnetic force. Mechanical work must be actively done against this opposing force to keep the coil or magnet moving.
- This mechanical work is converted into the electrical energy of the induced current, perfectly demonstrating the Conservation of Energy.
Why other options are incorrect:If Lenz's law did not hold (i.e., if induced current aided the motion), the magnet would accelerate infinitely, creating limitless energy. Charge, momentum, and mass conservation govern different physical phenomena.
#29 of 52
ETEA 2022
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What is the inappropriate statement for step-up transformer?
A
It increases given AC voltage
B
It decreases given alternating current
C
Heat is never produced in step-up transformer
D
Its input energy is always less than its output energy
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Real transformers experience energy losses due to internal resistance and magnetic core phenomena.
Solution:- Eddy currents and hysteresis in the core, along with the resistance of the copper windings (\( I^2R \) losses), inevitably generate heat.
- Therefore, the statement "Heat is never produced in step-up transformer" is practically false (inappropriate) for any real-world device.
- Note: Option D is also physically impossible (output energy can never exceed input), but standard curriculum keys often highlight C to emphasize non-ideal thermodynamic realities. , C is marked.
Why other options are incorrect:Options A and B accurately describe the core function of a step-up transformer: increasing voltage while proportionally decreasing current.
#30 of 52
ETEA 2022
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An ideal AC generator has equal input and output, its heat dissipation will be:
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:An "ideal" machine is a theoretical construct that operates with 100% efficiency.
Solution:- By definition, 100% efficiency means Input Power = Output Power.
- If all mechanical input is perfectly converted to electrical output, there is absolutely no energy left over to be converted into heat.
- Therefore, heat dissipation in an ideal generator is exactly Zero.
Why other options are incorrect:Finite, small, or maximum heat dissipation implies energy is being lost (efficiency < 100%), which contradicts the premise of an "ideal" generator.
#31 of 52
ETEA 2022
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AC generator stops suddenly when:
A
External voltage overcomes the back emf
B
Torque of back emf exceeds the external torque
C
Resistance of the coil produces heat
D
Moment of inertia of the coil decreases
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:According to Lenz's Law, generating current creates a magnetic field that opposes the very rotation producing it (a braking effect or "back torque").
Solution:- To keep a generator spinning, an external mechanical torque must be constantly applied (like a turbine).
- If the electrical load draws too much current, the opposing torque of the back EMF (magnetic braking) exceeds the applied external torque, causing the generator to physically stall or stop.
Why other options are incorrect:Heat from resistance reduces efficiency but doesn't instantly stop rotation. Moment of inertia relates to mass distribution and doesn't spontaneously change. External voltage refers to motors, not the physical stalling of a generator.
#32 of 52
BUMHS 2022
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The maximum value of induced emf in a rotating coil in a magnetic field does not depend upon:
B
Number of turns in the coil
D
Frequency of rotation of the coil
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:The peak Electromotive Force (EMF) of an AC generator is determined by its physical construction and rotational speed.
Formula:$$ \varepsilon_{\text{max}} = N \omega A B $$
Solution:- The equation shows dependence on Number of turns (\( N \)), Angular frequency (\( \omega = 2\pi f \)), Area (\( A \)), and Magnetic Field (\( B \)).
- The Resistance of the coil determines the current that will flow once a load is connected, but it has absolutely no effect on the raw open-circuit voltage (EMF) being generated.
Why other options are incorrect:Options B, C, and D are direct variables (\( N, A, f \)) in the generator formula, so the EMF heavily depends on them.
#33 of 52
BUMHS 2022
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As induced emf is produced in a circuit when:
C
Not magnetic flux produced
D
Magnetic flux remains constant
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction defines the fundamental condition for inducing voltage.
Solution:- An EMF is only induced in a conductive loop when the magnetic flux passing through that loop changes over time.
- This can happen by changing the field strength, the loop's area, or the angle between them.
Why other options are incorrect:If the magnetic flux remains constant (Option D), the derivative is zero, so EMF = 0. Changing electric flux induces magnetic fields (Maxwell's addition to Ampere's law), not standard motional EMF.
#34 of 52
DUHS 2022
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The mathematical equation representing Faraday's law is:
A
\( E = N \frac{\Delta I}{\Delta t} \)
B
\( E = -N \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} \)
C
\( E = - \frac{N A I}{\Delta t} \)
D
\( E = - \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} \)
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Faraday's law mathematically relates induced EMF to the rate of change of magnetic flux, with Lenz's law providing the negative sign.
Solution:- The induced EMF (\( E \)) in a coil of \( N \) turns is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux (\( \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} \)).
- The equation is written as: \( E = -N \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} \), where the negative sign indicates opposition to the change.
Why other options are incorrect:Option A describes self-induction (using \( L \) instead of \( N \) typically, though conceptually similar). Option D omits the number of turns \( N \), which is required for a multi-turn coil.
#35 of 52
DUHS 2022
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The instantaneous emf generated by alternating current generator is written as:
A
\( E = B I N A \sin(\omega t) \)
B
\( E = B N A \omega \sin(\omega t) \)
D
\( E = \frac{F}{B I N A} \)
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:The voltage output of an AC generator follows a sinusoidal wave pattern over time.
Formula:$$ E = E_0 \sin(\omega t) $$
Solution:- The peak EMF (\( E_0 \)) generated by a rotating coil is given by \( N \omega A B \).
- Substituting \( E_0 \) into the instantaneous equation yields: \( E = B N A \omega \sin(\omega t) \).
Why other options are incorrect:Options A and C mistakenly include Current (\( I \)) in the EMF generation formula, which is a mix-up with magnetic force equations. Option D is mathematically nonsensical for an AC generator.
#36 of 52
DUHS 2022
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For efficient transfer of electricity through cables over the long distance:
A
Both the current and voltage must be low
B
The current must be low and voltage high
C
Both the current and voltage must be high
D
The voltage must be zero and current low
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Power loss in transmission lines is governed by Joule heating (\( P_{\text{loss}} = I^2 R \)).
Solution:- To deliver a required amount of power (\( P = VI \)), we can alter the balance of \( V \) and \( I \).
- Because heat loss is proportional to the square of the current (\( I^2 \)), grid operators use step-up transformers to dramatically increase voltage.
- This forces the current to be low and voltage high, ensuring maximum efficiency over hundreds of kilometers.
Why other options are incorrect:High current causes massive resistive heating lines. Low voltage would require high current to deliver identical power, defeating the purpose.
#37 of 52
NUMS 2022
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Lenz's law is based on the law of conservation of:
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Lenz's Law ensures that electrical energy does not manifest from nowhere.
Solution:- The induced current flows in a direction that generates an opposing magnetic force.
- Overcoming this opposing force requires mechanical work. This work is what is fundamentally converted into electrical energy, satisfying the law of Conservation of Energy.
Why other options are incorrect:If Lenz's law were false, an induced magnetic field would attract the moving magnet, accelerating it endlessly. This would create infinite kinetic and electrical energy without doing work, violating thermodynamic laws.
#38 of 52
NUMS 2022
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In Fleming's right-hand rule, the thumb indicates:
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Fleming's Right-Hand Rule maps the 3D vectors of electromagnetism in a generator.
Solution:- Index finger = Magnetic field (North to South).
- Middle finger = Induced current direction.
- Thumb = Direction of the motion of the conductor, which represents the applied mechanical Force.
Why other options are incorrect:The magnetic field is the index finger. Induced current is the middle finger. Electric field is not directly represented in this specific generator rule.
#39 of 52
NUMS 2022
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Transformer works on the principle of:
A
Half wave rectification
D
Full wave rectification
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:A transformer consists of two separate coils (primary and secondary) that influence one another.
Solution:- An AC current in the primary coil generates an oscillating magnetic flux.
- This flux penetrates the secondary coil, inducing an AC voltage. This cross-coil induction is exclusively termed Mutual induction.
Why other options are incorrect:Self-induction applies to a single coil (like an inductor). Rectification (half or full wave) is the conversion of AC to DC, which is performed by diodes, not transformers.
#40 of 52
PMDC 2021
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Which is the correct relation:
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:In a transformer, the ratio of voltages is directly proportional to the ratio of turns.
Formula:$$ \frac{N_s}{N_p} = \frac{V_s}{V_p} $$
Solution:- The voltage induced per turn is constant for both coils. Therefore, \( \frac{V_s}{N_s} = \frac{V_p}{N_p} \).
- Rearranging gives the correct relation: \( \frac{N_s}{N_p} = \frac{V_s}{V_p} \).
Why other options are incorrect:Option B is mathematically meaningless. Option C is incorrect because current ratio is inversely proportional to the turns ratio (\( \frac{N_s}{N_p} = \frac{I_p}{I_s} \)).
#41 of 52
PMDC 2021
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In a step-up transformer, current across secondary is ____
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:A transformer adheres to the law of conservation of energy. For an ideal transformer, Input Power = Output Power.
Formula:$$ V_p I_p = V_s I_s $$
Solution:- In a step-up transformer, the secondary voltage is greater than the primary voltage (\( V_s > V_p \)).
- To keep the power constant, the secondary current must decrease proportionally. Thus, \( I_s < I_p \), meaning the current across the secondary is less.
Why other options are incorrect:If current were more or equal while voltage increased, the transformer would generate energy out of nowhere, violating the law of conservation of energy.
#42 of 52
PMDC 2021
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Find Turn ratio if \( \frac{V_s}{V_p} = 2 \)?
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:The turn ratio of a transformer is defined as the ratio of secondary turns to primary turns (\( N_s : N_p \)).
Formula:$$ \text{Turn Ratio} = \frac{N_s}{N_p} = \frac{V_s}{V_p} $$
Solution:- Since the voltage ratio \( \frac{V_s}{V_p} \) is given as \( 2 \) (or \( 2:1 \)), the turn ratio is identically equal.
- Therefore, the turn ratio is \( 2:1 \).
Why other options are incorrect:Option B (1:2) is the inverse. Option C (4:8) simplifies to 1:2, which is also incorrect.
#43 of 52
PMC 2021
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Which of the following physical quantities remains completely unchanged across the primary and secondary windings of an ideal transformer?
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:A transformer modifies voltage and current levels through mutual induction but cannot change the timing frequency of the alternating source.
Solution:While a transformer can step up/down both
voltage and
current, the rate of change of magnetic flux is governed strictly by the source. Consequently, the
frequency of the alternating electric signal remains completely invariant between the primary and secondary circuits.
Note: In an
ideal transformer, the electrical power is also conserved (\( P_{\text{in}} = P_{\text{out}} \)), but in any real, practical transformer, power decreases due to heat and flux losses. Frequency is the only quantity that is strictly conserved in all cases.
Why other options are incorrect:- Voltage and Current are modified by the turns ratio \( \frac{N_s}{N_p} \).
- Power drops in all non-ideal transformers due to hysteresis, copper losses, and eddy currents.
#44 of 52
PMC 2021
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Alternating current (AC) generators utilize which of the following contact rings to connect the rotating armature coil to the external circuit?
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:This question covers the mechanical interface for drawing electrical current from a rotating shaft in a generator.
Solution:An AC generator uses continuous copper
slip rings. These rings rotate with the armature coil and maintain constant sliding contact with stationary carbon brushes, allowing the naturally alternating current induced in the coil to flow into the external load as AC.
Why other options are incorrect:- Split rings (or commutators) are used in DC generators and DC motors to mechanically reverse the connection polarities every half-turn, converting the internal AC into an external DC.
#45 of 52
PMDC 2020
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In transmission from grid station, power losses are minimized by:
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Power loss in transmission lines is primarily due to Joule heating.
Formula:$$ P_{\text{loss}} = I^2 R $$
Solution:- To transmit a given amount of power (\( P = VI \)), if the transmission voltage (\( V \)) is increased, the current (\( I \)) is proportionally decreased.
- Since power loss scales with the square of the current (\( I^2 \)), minimizing current by stepping up the voltage drastically reduces energy losses during long-distance transmission.
Why other options are incorrect:Increasing current exponentially increases heat loss. Increasing resistance also increases loss. Decreasing current is a
result of increasing voltage, but stepping up the voltage at the grid station is the primary action taken.
#46 of 52
PMDC 2020
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The domestic electricity supply has a frequency of:
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Electricity grids operate at standardized frequencies depending on the region's historical infrastructural standards.
Solution:- In Pakistan (and many other parts of the world such as Europe and Asia), domestic AC electricity is supplied at a standard frequency of \( 50 \text{ Hz} \).
Why other options are incorrect:Frequencies like 100 Hz, 150 Hz, or 25 Hz are not standard for modern national power grids. (Note: The US uses 60 Hz).
#47 of 52
PMDC 2020
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Transformer is a device which steps up or steps down the input:
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:A transformer operates on mutual induction to alter electrical parameters between primary and secondary circuits.
Solution:- The primary purpose of a transformer is to step up (increase) or step down (decrease) alternating voltage. The current changes inversely to maintain power conservation.
Why other options are incorrect:While current changes as a consequence, the terminology 'step-up/down' explicitly refers to the voltage level. An ideal transformer conserves Energy and Power, so it cannot step them up.
#48 of 52
PMDC 2020
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If a stationary bar magnet is placed near a coil at rest so maximum lines of force passes through the coil, the galvanometer shows:
D
Intermediate value of current
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Correct Key: Option C
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction dictates that an EMF is only induced when there is a
change in magnetic flux over time.
Formula:$$ \varepsilon = -N \frac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t} $$
Solution:- Since both the magnet and the coil are stationary (\( \Delta \phi / \Delta t = 0 \)), the flux passing through the coil is constant.
- Therefore, no EMF is induced, and the galvanometer will show no current.
Why other options are incorrect:Maximum, minimum, or intermediate currents require relative motion. The quantity of flux linking the coil does not matter; only the
rate of change of that flux generates current.
#49 of 52
ETEA 2018
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The function of main transformer is to convert:
A
One direct voltage to another direct voltage of different magnitude
B
One alternating voltage to another alternating voltage of different magnitude
C
A high value alternating voltage to low value direct voltage
D
A high value alternating current to low value direct voltage
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Correct Key: Option B
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:A transformer requires a continuously changing magnetic flux to induce an EMF in the secondary coil, which is only possible with alternating current (AC).
Solution:- The core function of a transformer is to step up or step down AC voltages while maintaining the same frequency. Therefore, it converts one alternating voltage to another alternating voltage of different magnitude.
Why other options are incorrect:Transformers cannot operate on direct current (DC) because constant current produces no change in flux. They also do not convert AC to DC; that is the job of a rectifier.
#50 of 52
ETEA 2017
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The phenomenon used for producing emf in coil of generator is;
C
Electrostatic induction
D
Electromagnetic inductions
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:An electrical generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by moving a conductor through a magnetic field.
Solution:- According to Faraday's Law, when a coil rotates in a magnetic field, the changing magnetic flux induces an EMF. This overarching process is known as electromagnetic induction.
Why other options are incorrect:Mutual induction is for transformers. Self-induction applies to single inductors/chokes. Electrostatic induction involves static charges, not magnetic fields.
#51 of 52
ETEA 2016
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The phenomenon of mutual induction is practically used is:
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Correct Key: Option A
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:Mutual induction is the process where a changing current in one coil induces an electromotive force (EMF) in a neighboring coil.
Solution:- A transformer operates fundamentally on this principle. An alternating current in the primary coil creates a continuously changing magnetic flux, which links with the secondary coil to induce an EMF.
Why other options are incorrect:Generators rely on motional electromagnetic induction (a coil rotating in a magnetic field). Galvanometers and Avometers operate on the principle of magnetic torque experienced by a current-carrying coil.
#52 of 52
ETEA 2009
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A transformer changes \( 12 \text{ V} \) to \( 18000 \text{ V} \) and there are \( 6000 \text{ turns} \) in the secondary coil. The number of turns in the primary coil are:
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Correct Key: Option D
Diagnostic Explanation
Concept:For an ideal transformer, the ratio of secondary to primary voltages is directly proportional to the ratio of their turns.
Formula:$$ \frac{V_s}{V_p} = \frac{N_s}{N_p} $$
Solution:- Given: \( V_p = 12 \text{ V} \), \( V_s = 18000 \text{ V} \), \( N_s = 6000 \)
- Rearranging for \( N_p \):
$$ N_p = N_s \times \frac{V_p}{V_s} $$
- Substituting the values:
$$ N_p = 6000 \times \frac{12}{18000} $$
- Simplifying:
$$ N_p = \frac{6000}{1500} = 4 $$
Why other options are incorrect:Options A, B, and C result from incorrect algebraic rearrangement or simple arithmetic errors during division.
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