Physics Multiple Choice Questions on “Electromagnetic Induction – Lenz’s Law and Conservation of Energy”.
1. A closed-loop move normal to the constant electric field between the plates of a large capacitor. What is the amount of current produced when it is wholly inside the region between the capacitor plates?
a) Maximum
b) Minimum
c) Zero
d) Independent of current
Answer: c
Clarification: No current is produced when it is wholly inside the region between the capacitor plates. Current cannot be induced by changing electric flux. So, the amount of current produced when it is wholly inside the region between the capacitor plates is zero.
2. Which law is used in finding the direction of current in an a.c. generator?
a) Maxwell’s law
b) Lenz’s law
c) Corkscrew law
d) Ampere circuital law
Answer: b
Clarification: In an a.c. generator, induced current due to a change of magnetic flux linked with a closed circuit can be found out using Lenz’s law. Lenz’s law, in electromagnetism, statement that an induced electric current flows in a direction such that the current opposes the change that induced it.
3. Which of the following statement is valid?
a) Lenz’s law is a consequence of the law of conservation of energy
b) Lenz’s law is a consequence of the law of conservation of momentum
c) Lenz’s law is a consequence of the law of conservation of force
d) Lenz’s law is a consequence of the law of conservation of mass
Answer: a
Clarification: Whether a magnet is moved towards or away from a closed coil, the induced current always opposes the motion of the magnet, as predicted by Lenz’s law. Work has to be done in moving the magnet closer to the coil against this force of repulsion. Thus Lenz’s law is valid and is a consequence of the law of conservation of energy.
4. The current in a wire passing normally through the center of a conducting loop is increasing at a constant rate. What is the net current induced in the loop?
a) Indefinite
b) Maximum
c) Minimum
d) Zero
Answer: d
Clarification: The magnetic lines of force due to current are parallel to the plane of the loop. The flux linked with the loop is zero. Hence no current is induced in the loop.
5. Which of the following is found using Lenz’s law?
a) Induced emf
b) Induced current
c) The direction of induced emf
d) The direction of alternating current
Answer: c
Clarification: Lenz’s law is a general law for determining the direction of induced emf and hence that of induced current in a circuit. Lenz’s law states that the direction of an induced emf will be such that if it were to cause a current to flow in a conductor in an external circuit, then that current would generate a field that would oppose the change that created it.
6. Lenz’s law is invalid. State true or false.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: When a magnet is moved towards or away from a closed coil, the induced current always opposes the motion of the magnet, as predicted by Lenz’s law. Thus Lenz’s law is valid and is a consequence of the law of conservation of energy.
7. ‘X’ states that the direction of induced current in a circuit is such that it opposes the cause or the change which produces it. Identify X.
a) Faraday’s law
b) Lenz’s law
c) Maxwell’s law
d) Ampere’s law
Answer: b
Clarification: Lenz’s law states that the direction of induced current in a circuit is such that it opposes the cause or the change which produces it. It is a general law for determining the direction of induced emf and hence that of induced current in a circuit.
8. Identify the law used to find the direction of eddy currents.
a) Lenz’s law
b) Maxwell’s law
c) Ampere’s law
d) Faraday’s law
Answer: a
Clarification: Eddy currents are the currents induced in solid metallic masses when the magnetic flux threading through them changes. Eddy currents also oppose the change in magnetic flux, so their direction is given Lenz’s law.
Physics Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Class 12,