Mulple-choice quesons

Block 4
For each question, there are four possible answers: A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct.
1 A permanent bar magnet is usually made of steel.
This is because
A steel is a non-ferrous material that is easily magnetised.
B steel is a ferrous material that is easily magnetised.
C steel is a non-ferrous material that is not easily
demagnetised.
D steel is a ferrous material that is not easily demagnetised.
2 Which diagram shows correctly the forces between two
electric charges?
A

3 Which row in the table gives correct examples of electrical

conductors and insulators?

A
B
C
D

Conductor

Insulator

polythene
steel
copper
gold

glass
copper
plastic
silver

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4 Which row in the table gives the correct unit for the electrical
quantity named?

A
B
C
D

Quantity

Unit

e.m.f.
current
p.d.
resistance

volt
ohm
amp
amp

5 A student is measuring the resistance R of a resistor using the

circuit shown.
12 V
V

0.5 A

V
6V

The resistance R is:

A 3
B 6
C 12
D 24

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6 The diagram shows four lengths of wire, all made of the

same metal.

A
B
C
D

Which wire will have the greatest resistance?

7 Which row in the table shows the correct symbol for the
component named?
Component
A

switch

fuse

resistor

variable resistor

Symbol

8 Which pair of resistors will have a combined resistance of less

than 100 ?
A
C

50

100
100

1000

100

50

50

1000

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9 Which circuit component can be used in a time delay circuit?

A relay
B thermistor
C light-dependent resistor
D capacitor
10 Which device can be used in a domestic electricity supply in
place of a fuse?
A circuit breaker
B switch
C relay
D transformer
11 A student moves a permanent magnet into a coil of wire.
A current flows through the wire. This is because
A the changing magnetic field induces an e.m.f. in the wire.
B the wire is connected to a battery.
C the wire is made of a magnetic material.
D a coil of wire has a magnetic pole at each end.
12 Which transformer will produce an output voltage Vout of 20 V?
A

10 turns

Vout

5V
C
10 V

50 turns

20 turns

20 turns

Vout

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Vout

20 V
D

40 turns

10 turns

40 turns
5V

10 turns
Vout

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13 Which diagram correctly shows the shape of the magnetic field

around a wire through which a current is flowing?
A

current

14 In a d.c. electric motor, a current-carrying coil is placed

in a magnetic field. Which of the following statements about
a d.c. motor is correct?
A The current enters and leaves the coil through slip rings.
B The coil experiences a turning effect.
C The user turns the coil to make the current flow.
D The electric field of the coil is attracted by the magnetic field.
15 Electricity is often transmitted at high voltage. This is because
A the pylons that carry the cables are very tall.
B high voltages are safer than low voltages.
C transformers can be used to increase the voltage.
D less energy is lost in the cables when high voltages
are used.

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Block 4: Multiple-choice questions