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Senior High School · WASSCE style

Physics

Question 1

1Steel is used for permanent magnets because it

Easy

A. conducts heat B. is non-magnetic C. retains its magnetism D. loses magnetism easily

Question 2

2The SI unit of magnetic flux density is the ___.

Easy

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 3

3A compass needle points to the geographic north because the Earth's magnetic south pole is near it.

Medium

A. True B. False

Question 4

4The angle between the Earth's magnetic field and the horizontal is called

Medium

A. the angle of dip (inclination) B. the angle of declination C. the latitude D. the bearing

Question 5

5Like magnetic poles

Easy

A. attract each other B. have no effect C. neutralise D. repel each other

Question 6

6The angle between the geographic and magnetic meridians is called

Medium

A. the angle of dip B. the critical angle C. the angle of declination D. the angle of incidence

Question 7

7A wire of length 0.5 m carrying 5 A lies at 90° to a magnetic field of 0.1 T. Find the force on it.

Medium

A. 0.125 N B. 0.25 N C. 1 N D. 0.5 N

Question 8

8Which material is ferromagnetic?

Easy

A. aluminium B. iron C. wood D. copper

Question 9

9The point where the magnetic field of a magnet cancels the Earth's field is called a ___ point.

Medium

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 10

10Magnetic shielding of a watch uses

Medium

A. a soft iron ring or case B. a copper case C. a plastic case D. a glass case

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