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I. Choose the Correct AnswerII. Fill in the BlanksIII. Match the FollowingIV. State Whether True or FalseV. Answer BrieflyVI. Answer in DetailIntext ActivitiesActivity – 1Activity – 2Activity – 3
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1I. Choose the Correct Answer4 questions

Q.1Which of the following converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?
✓ Answer
  • (a) Motor
  • (b) Battery
  • (c) Generator
  • (d) Switch

Answer:
(a) Motor


Q.2Transformer works on
✓ Answer
  • (a) AC only
  • (b) DC only
  • (c) Both AC and DC

Answer:
(a) AC only


Q.3The part of an AC generator that transfers current from armature coil to external circuit is
✓ Answer
  • (a) field magnet
  • (b) split rings
  • (c) slip rings
  • (d) brushes

Answer:
(d) brushes

Slip rings rotate with the coil, while brushes collect current.

Q.4The SI unit of magnetic flux density is
✓ Answer
  • (a) weber
  • (b) weber/metre
  • (c) weber/metre²
  • (d) weber·metre²

Answer:
(c) weber/metre²

Also written as:

$$Wb/m^2$$

SI unit name:

Tesla (T)



2II. Fill in the Blanks0 questions
  • The SI unit of magnetic field induction is tesla.
  • Devices used to convert high alternating voltage to low alternating voltage are transformers.
  • An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
  • A device used for producing electric current is a generator.


3III. Match the Following0 questions
List IList II
Magnetic materialIron
Non-magnetic materialWood
Current and magnetismOersted
Electromagnetic inductionFaraday
Electric generatorInduction


4IV. State Whether True or False6 questions

If false, correct the statement.


Q.1A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
✓ Answer

Answer: True


Q.2Magnetic field lines repel each other and never intersect.
✓ Answer

Answer: True

If magnetic field lines intersected, magnetic field direction would become ambiguous.

Q.3Fleming’s Left Hand Rule is also called Dynamo Rule.
✓ Answer

Answer: False

Correct Statement:
Fleming’s Left Hand Rule is called Motor Rule.

Fleming’s Right Hand Rule is associated with generators (dynamo rule).

Q.4Speed of an electric motor increases by decreasing area of the coil.
✓ Answer

Answer: False

Correct Statement:
Speed of an electric motor increases by increasing the area of the coil.


Q.5A transformer can step up direct current.
✓ Answer

Answer: False

Correct Statement:
A transformer works only with alternating current (AC).


Q.6In a step-down transformer, primary coil has more turns than secondary coil.
✓ Answer

Answer: True



5V. Answer Briefly8 questions

Q.1State Fleming’s Left Hand Rule
✓ Answer

Answer:

Stretch the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger of the left hand mutually perpendicular to each other.

  • Forefinger → magnetic field
  • Middle finger → current
  • Thumb → force or motion

This rule gives the direction of motion in an electric motor.


Q.2Define Magnetic Flux Density
✓ Answer

Answer:

The number of magnetic field lines passing normally through unit area is called magnetic flux density.

$$B = \frac{\Phi}{A}$$

Where:

  • (B) = magnetic flux density
  • (\Phi) = magnetic flux
  • (A) = area

SI Unit:

$$Wb/m^2$$

or

$$Tesla (T)$$

Q.3List Main Parts of an Electric Motor
✓ Answer

Answer:

  • Field magnet
  • Armature coil
  • Split ring commutator
  • Carbon brushes
  • Battery

Q.4Parts of an AC Generator
✓ Answer
SymbolPart
N, SPermanent magnets
ABCDArmature coil
S₁, S₂Slip rings
B₁, B₂Carbon brushes

Q.5Advantages of AC over DC
✓ Answer

Answer:

  • AC can be transmitted over long distances with less power loss.
  • AC voltage can be stepped up or stepped down easily using transformers.
  • Generation cost of AC is lower.
  • AC can easily be converted into DC.

Q.6Differentiate Step-Up and Step-Down Transformer
✓ Answer
Step-Up TransformerStep-Down Transformer
Increases voltageDecreases voltage
(V_s > V_p)(V_s < V_p)
(N_s > N_p)(N_s < N_p)
Current decreasesCurrent increases
Used in power stationsUsed in chargers

Where:

  • (N_s) = turns in secondary coil
  • (N_p) = turns in primary coil

Q.7Portable Radio Transformer
✓ Answer

Answer:

A portable radio uses a step-down transformer because household AC voltage must be reduced before rectification and use in the radio circuit.


Q.8State Faraday’s Laws of Electromagnetic Induction
✓ Answer

First Law

Whenever magnetic flux linked with a coil changes, an emf is induced.


Second Law

Magnitude of induced emf is directly proportional to rate of change of magnetic flux.

$$E \propto \frac{d\Phi}{dt}$$


6VI. Answer in Detail3 questions

Q.1Explain Principle, Construction and Working of a DC Motor
✓ Answer

# Principle

A current-carrying conductor placed in magnetic field experiences force.

Direction is determined using Fleming’s Left Hand Rule.


# Construction

Main parts:

  • Armature coil
  • Field magnet
  • Split ring commutator
  • Carbon brushes
  • Battery

# Working

  • Current passes through armature coil.
  • Opposite sides of coil experience opposite forces.
  • Coil rotates.
  • Split ring reverses current every half rotation.
  • Continuous rotation is produced.

Thus electrical energy converts into mechanical energy.


Q.2Explain Two Types of Transformers
✓ Answer

# Step-Up Transformer

  • Converts low voltage AC into high voltage AC
  • Secondary coil has more turns
$$N_s > N_p$$
$$V_s > V_p$$

# Step-Down Transformer

  • Converts high voltage AC into low voltage AC
  • Secondary coil has fewer turns
$$N_s < N_p$$
$$V_s < V_p$$

Q.3Explain Working of AC Generator
✓ Answer

Construction

AC generator consists of:

  • Rectangular armature coil
  • Permanent magnet
  • Slip rings
  • Carbon brushes
  • Axle

Working

  • Coil rotates in magnetic field.
  • Magnetic flux linked with coil changes.
  • Induced current is produced.
  • Direction changes every half rotation.
  • Thus alternating current is obtained.

Direction of induced current is determined using:

Fleming’s Right Hand Rule



7Intext Activities0 questions


8Activity – 10 questions

Magnetic Field Around Magnet

Observation:

Paper clips jump and stick to magnet before touching it.

Conclusion:

Magnet produces invisible magnetic field around it.



9Activity – 20 questions

Magnetic Field Around Current Carrying Conductor

Observation:

Compass needles form concentric circles around conductor.

Conclusion:

Current carrying conductor produces magnetic field.

Direction changes when current direction reverses.



10Activity – 30 questions

Making an Electromagnet

Observation:

Iron nail attracts paper clips when current flows.

Conclusion:

Electric current produces temporary magnetism.

This is called:

Electromagnetism

Electromagnet works only while current flows.


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