magnetic circuits flux mmf reluctance electromagnetic induction self mutual induction - One Line Questions
1.
The energy stored in an inductor is given by the formula: —
1/2 * L * I^2
2.
If a coil has an inductance of 10 H and carries a current of 2 A, the magnetic flux linkage is: —
20 Weber-turns
3.
The term 'air gap' in a magnetic circuit typically implies: —
A region of low permeability (like air) inserted into the magnetic path
4.
What is the unit of magnetic flux? —
Weber
5.
The unit of magnetic field intensity (H) is: —
Ampere-turn/meter
6.
Which law states that a voltage is induced in a conductor when it is exposed to a changing magnetic field? —
Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction
7.
Which law is used to determine the direction of the induced EMF? —
Lenz's Law
8.
The induced voltage in a moving conductor is given by v = Blv, where B is the magnetic flux density, l is the length of the conductor, and v is the velocity. This is a direct application of: —
Faraday's Law of Induction
9.
Self-induction is the phenomenon where a changing current in a coil induces an EMF in: —
The same coil
10.
What is the relationship between magnetic field intensity (H) and magnetic flux density (B) in a linear magnetic medium? —
B = μ * H
11.
Lenz's Law is a consequence of the conservation of: —
Energy
12.
Reluctance of a magnetic circuit is analogous to which property of an electric circuit? —
Resistance
13.
The property of a material that opposes the change of magnetic flux is: —
Reluctance
14.
The induced EMF in a coil is proportional to the rate of change of: —
Flux linkage
15.
A changing magnetic field can induce an electric field. This is the principle behind: —
Electromagnetic induction
16.
What is the unit of inductance (both self and mutual)? —
Henry
17.
The magnetic equivalent of Ohm's law in an electric circuit is: —
Flux = MMF / Reluctance
18.
The coefficient of mutual inductance (M) between two coils is defined as the ratio of: —
Flux linkage in one coil to current in the other coil
19.
The coefficient of self-inductance (L) of a coil is defined as the ratio of: —
Flux linkage to current
20.
If the number of turns in a coil is doubled, and the current remains the same, the MMF produced will: —
Double
21.
For a magnetic circuit made of a material with high permeability, the reluctance will be: —
Low
22.
If the reluctance of a magnetic circuit increases, and MMF is constant, the magnetic flux will: —
Decrease
23.
Eddy currents are induced in: —
Conducting materials subjected to changing magnetic fields
24.
Which of the following statements about Faraday's Law is correct? —
It relates the induced EMF to the rate of change of magnetic flux.
25.
If two coils have inductances L1 and L2 and are wound on a common core with coefficient of coupling k, their equivalent inductance when connected in series aiding is: —
L1 + L2 + 2k * sqrt(L1*L2)
26.
What does MMF stand for in the context of magnetic circuits? —
Magnetomotive Force
27.
The magnetic flux density in a material is the sum of the magnetic field intensity and the: —
Magnetization vector (M)
28.
If the flux in a magnetic circuit remains constant, but the current in the coil producing it changes, what is the induced EMF? —
Zero
29.
The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction is fundamentally described by: —
Maxwell's Equations
30.
For a toroidal coil with N turns, a core length of l, and cross-sectional area A, carrying current I, the MMF is approximately: —
N * I
31.
If k = 1 for two coils, it means there is: —
Perfect magnetic coupling
32.
Which of the following factors affects the self-inductance of a coil? —
Number of turns, core material, and geometry
33.
Which property of a material opposes the establishment of magnetic flux within it? —
Reluctance
34.
The ratio of magnetic flux (Φ) to MMF is: —
Permeance
35.
For a given magnetic circuit, if the MMF is doubled and the reluctance is halved, the magnetic flux will: —
Quadruple
36.
Permeability of a material is analogous to which property of an electric circuit? —
Conductivity
37.
When magnetic flux passes through a core material, the material's property that facilitates this passage is called: —
Permeability
38.
A changing current in coil 1 induces an EMF in coil 2. This is an example of: —
Mutual induction
39.
The reluctance of a magnetic circuit depends on: —
Both (a) and (b)
40.
Mutual induction occurs when a changing current in one coil induces an EMF in: —
An adjacent coil
41.
In a series magnetic circuit, the total reluctance is: —
The sum of individual reluctances
42.
The relationship M = k * sqrt(L1 * L2) defines: —
The mutual inductance between two coils
43.
The coefficient of coupling (k) between two coils is a measure of: —
The ratio of mutual inductance to the geometric mean of self-inductances
44.
The magnetic flux density (B) is defined as: —
Magnetic flux per unit area
45.
Magnetic flux linkage is defined as: —
Magnetic flux multiplied by the number of turns
46.
What is the unit of magnetic flux density? —
Tesla
47.
Which of the following is NOT a unit of magnetic flux? —
Tesla
48.
What is the unit of magnetic flux linkage? —
Weber-turn
49.
What is the unit of reluctance? —
Ampere-turn/Weber
50.
What is the condition for resonance in an RLC circuit, which involves magnetic and electric fields? —
XL = XC