1. ConcepTest Clicker Questions College Physics, 7th Edition
Chapter 20
College Physics, 7th Edition
Wilson / Buffa / Lou
© 2010 Pearson Education, Inc.

2. Question 20.1a Magnetic Flux I
a) drop the magnet
b) move the magnet upward
c) move the magnet sideways
d) only a) and b)
e) all of the above
In order to change the magnetic flux through the loop, what would you have to do?
Answer: e

3. Question 20.1a Magnetic Flux I
a) drop the magnet
b) move the magnet upward
c) move the magnet sideways
d) only a) and b)
e) all of the above
In order to change the magnetic flux through the loop, what would you have to do?
Moving the magnet in any direction would change the magnetic field through the loop and thus the magnetic flux.

4. Question 20.1b Magnetic Flux II
a) tilt the loop
b) change the loop area
c) use thicker wires
d) only a) and b)
e) all of the above
In order to change the magnetic flux through the loop, what would you have to do?
Answer: d

5. Question 20.1b Magnetic Flux II
a) tilt the loop
b) change the loop area
c) use thicker wires
d) only a) and b)
e) all of the above
In order to change the magnetic flux through the loop, what would you have to do?
Since F = BA cos q , changing the area or tilting the loop (which varies the projected area) would change the magnetic flux through the loop.

6. Question 20.2a Moving Bar Magnet I
If a north pole moves toward the loop from above the page, in what direction is the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
Answer: b

7. Question 20.2a Moving Bar Magnet I
If a north pole moves toward the loop from above the page, in what direction is the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
The magnetic field of the moving bar magnet is pointing into the page and getting larger as the magnet moves closer to the loop. Thus the induced magnetic field has to point out of the page. A counterclockwise induced current will give just such an induced magnetic field.
Follow-up: What happens if the magnet is stationary but the loop moves?

8. Question 20.2b Moving Bar Magnet II
If a north pole moves toward the loop in the plane of the page, in what direction is the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
Answer: c

9. Question 20.2b Moving Bar Magnet II
If a north pole moves toward the loop in the plane of the page, in what direction is the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
Since the magnet is moving parallel to the loop, there is no magnetic flux through the loop. Thus the induced current is zero.

10. Question 20.3a Moving Wire Loop I
A wire loop is being pulled through a uniform magnetic field. What is the direction of the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
x x x x x x x x x x x x
Answer: c

11. Question 20.3a Moving Wire Loop I
A wire loop is being pulled through a uniform magnetic field. What is the direction of the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
x x x x x x x x x x x x
Since the magnetic field is uniform, the magnetic flux through the loop is not changing. Thus no current is induced.
Follow-up: What happens if the loop moves out of the page?

12. Question 20.3b Moving Wire Loop II
A wire loop is being pulled through a uniform magnetic field that suddenly ends. What is the direction of the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
x x x x x
Answer: a

13. Question 20.3b Moving Wire Loop II
A wire loop is being pulled through a uniform magnetic field that suddenly ends. What is the direction of the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
x x x x x
The B field into the page is disappearing in the loop, so it must be compensated by an induced flux also into the page. This can be accomplished by an induced current in the clockwise direction in the wire loop.
Follow-up: What happens when the loop is completely out of the field?

14. Question 20.3c Moving Wire Loop III
What is the direction of the induced current if the B field suddenly increases while the loop is in the region?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
x x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x
Answer: b

15. Question 20.3c Moving Wire Loop III
What is the direction of the induced current if the B field suddenly increases while the loop is in the region?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
The increasing B field into the page must be countered by an induced flux out of the page. This can be accomplished by induced current in the counterclockwise direction in the wire loop.
x x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x
Follow-up: What if the loop stops moving while the field increases?

16. Question 20.4 Shrinking Wire Loop
If a coil is shrinking in a magnetic field pointing into the page, in what direction is the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
Answer: a

17. Question 20.4 Shrinking Wire Loop
If a coil is shrinking in a magnetic field pointing into the page, in what direction is the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
The magnetic flux through the loop is decreasing, so the induced B field must try to reinforce it and therefore points in the same direction — into the page. According to the right-hand rule, an induced clockwise current will generate a magnetic field into the page.
Follow-up: What if the B field is oriented at 90° to its present direction?

18. Question 20.5 Rotating Wire Loop
If a coil is rotated as shown, in a magnetic field pointing to the left, in what direction is the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
Answer: b

19. Question 20.5 Rotating Wire Loop
If a coil is rotated as shown, in a magnetic field pointing to the left, in what direction is the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
As the coil is rotated into the B field, the magnetic flux through it increases. According to Lenz’s law, the induced B field has to oppose this increase, thus the new B field points to the right. An induced counterclockwise current produces just such a B field.

20. Question 20.6a Voltage and Current I
Wire #1 (length L) forms a one-turn loop, and a bar magnet is dropped through. Wire #2 (length 2L) forms a two-turn loop, and the same magnet is dropped through. Compare the magnitude of the induced voltages in these two cases.
a) V1 > V2
b) V1 < V2
c) V1 = V2  0
d) V1 = V2 = 0 N S 1 2
Answer: b

21. Question 20.6a Voltage and Current I
Wire #1 (length L) forms a one-turn loop, and a bar magnet is dropped through. Wire #2 (length 2L) forms a two-turn loop, and the same magnet is dropped through. Compare the magnitude of the induced voltages in these two cases.
a) V1 > V2
b) V1 < V2
c) V1 = V2  0
d) V1 = V2 = 0 N S 1 2
Faraday’s law:
depends on N (number of loops), so the induced emf is twice as large in the wire with two loops.

22. Question 20.6b Voltage and Current II
Wire #1 (length L) forms a one-turn loop, and a bar magnet is dropped through. Wire #2 (length 2L) forms a two-turn loop, and the same magnet is dropped through. Compare the magnitude of the induced currents in these two cases.
a) I1 > I2
b) I1 < I2
c) I1 = I2  0
d) I1 = I2 = 0 N S 1 2
Answer: c

23. Question 20.6b Voltage and Current II
Wire #1 (length L) forms a one-turn loop, and a bar magnet is dropped through. Wire #2 (length 2L) forms a two-turn loop, and the same magnet is dropped through. Compare the magnitude of the induced currents in these two cases.
a) I1 > I2
b) I1 < I2
c) I1 = I2  0
d) I1 = I2 = 0 N S 1 2
Faraday’s law:
says that the induced emf is twice as large in the wire with 2 loops. The current is given by Ohm’s law: I = ΔV/R. Since wire #2 is twice as long as wire #1, it has twice the resistance, so the current in both wires is the same.

24. Question 20.7a Falling Magnet I
A bar magnet is held above the floor and dropped. In 1, there is nothing between the magnet and the floor. In 2, the magnet falls through a copper loop. How will the magnet in case 2 fall in comparison to case 1?
a) it will fall slower
b) it will fall faster
c) it will fall the same
Copper
loop N S 2 1
Answer: a

25. Question 20.7a Falling Magnet I
A bar magnet is held above the floor and dropped. In 1, there is nothing between the magnet and the floor. In 2, the magnet falls through a copper loop. How will the magnet in case 2 fall in comparison to case 1?
a) it will fall slower
b) it will fall faster
c) it will fall the same
When the magnet is falling from above the loop in 2, the induced current will produce a north pole on top of the loop, which repels the magnet.
When the magnet is below the loop, the induced current will produce a north pole on the bottom of the loop, which attracts the south pole of the magnet.
Copper
loop N S 2 1
Follow-up: What happens in 2 if you flip the magnet so that the south pole is on the bottom as the magnet falls?

26. Question 20.7b Falling Magnet II
If there is induced current, doesn’t that cost energy? Where would that energy come from in case 2?
a) induced current doesn’t need any energy
b) energy conservation is violated in this case
c) there is less KE in case 2
d) there is more gravitational PE in case 2 N S 2
Copper
loop 1
Answer: c

27. Question 20.7b Falling Magnet II
If there is induced current, doesn’t that cost energy? Where would that energy come from in case 2?
a) induced current doesn’t need any energy
b) energy conservation is violated in this case
c) there is less KE in case 2
d) there is more gravitational PE in case 2
In both cases, the magnet starts with the same initial gravitational PE.
In case 1, all the gravitational PE has been converted into kinetic energy.
In case 2, we know the magnet falls slower, thus there is less KE. The difference in energy goes into making the induced current. N S 2
Copper
loop 1

28. Question 20.8a Loop and Wire I
A wire loop is being pulled away from a current-carrying wire. What is the direction of the induced current in the loop?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current I
Answer: a

29. Question 20.8a Loop and Wire I
A wire loop is being pulled away from a current-carrying wire. What is the direction of the induced current in the loop?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current I
The magnetic flux is into the page on the right side of the wire and decreasing due to the fact that the loop is being pulled away. By Lenz’s law, the induced B field will oppose this decrease. Thus, the new B field points into the page, which requires an induced clockwise current to produce such a B field.

30. Question 20.8b Loop and Wire II
What is the induced current if the wire loop moves in the direction of the yellow arrow?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current I
Answer: c

31. Question 20.8b Loop and Wire II
What is the induced current if the wire loop moves in the direction of the yellow arrow?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current I
The magnetic flux through the loop is not changing as it moves parallel to the wire. Therefore, there is no induced current.

32. v Question 20.9 Motional EMF a) clockwise b) counterclockwise
A conducting rod slides on a conducting track in a constant B field directed into the page. What is the direction of the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
x x x x x x x x x x x v
Answer: b

33. v Question 20.9 Motional EMF
A conducting rod slides on a conducting track in a constant B field directed into the page. What is the direction of the induced current?
a) clockwise
b) counterclockwise
c) no induced current
The B field points into the page. The flux is increasing since the area is increasing. The induced B field opposes this change and therefore points out of the page. Thus, the induced current runs counterclockwise, according to the right-hand rule.
x x x x x x x x x x x v
Follow-up: What direction is the magnetic force on the rod as it moves?

34. Question Generators
A generator has a coil of wire rotating in a magnetic field. If the rotation rate increases, how is the maximum output voltage of the generator affected?
a) increases
b) decreases
c) stays the same
d) varies sinusoidally
Answer: a

35. Question Generators
A generator has a coil of wire rotating in a magnetic field. If the rotation rate increases, how is the maximum output voltage of the generator affected?
a) increases
b) decreases
c) stays the same
d) varies sinusoidally
The maximum voltage is the leading term that multiplies sin wt and is given by e0 = NBAw. Therefore, if w increases, then e0 must increase as well.

36. Question 20.11 Magic Loop a) moves to the right b) moves up
A wire loop is in a uniform magnetic field. Current flows in the wire loop, as shown. What does the loop do?
a) moves to the right
b) moves up
c) remains motionless
d) rotates
e) moves out of the page
Answer: d

37. This is how a motor works !!
Question Magic Loop
A wire loop is in a uniform magnetic field. Current flows in the wire loop, as shown. What does the loop do?
a) moves to the right
b) moves up
c) remains motionless
d) rotates
e) moves out of the page
There is no magnetic force on the top and bottom legs, since they are parallel to the B field. However, the magnetic force on the right side is into the page, and the magnetic force on the left side is out of the page. Therefore, the entire loop will tend to rotate.
This is how a motor works !!

38. Question 20.12a Transformers I
a) 30 V
b) 60 V
c) V
d) V
e) V
What is the voltage across the lightbulb?
120 V
Answer: c

39. Question 20.12a Transformers I
a) 30 V
b) 60 V
c) V
d) V
e) V
What is the voltage across the lightbulb?
The first transformer has a 2:1 ratio of turns, so the voltage doubles. But the second transformer has a 1:2 ratio, so the voltage is halved again. Therefore, the end result is the same as the original voltage.
120 V
240 V

40. Question 20.12b Transformers II
a) 1/4 A
b) 1/2 A
c) 1 A
d) 2 A
e) 5 A
Given that the intermediate current is 1 A, what is the current through the lightbulb?
1 A
120 V
240 V
Answer: d

41. Question 20.12b Transformers II
a) 1/4 A
b) 1/2 A
c) 1 A
d) 2 A
e) 5 A
Given that the intermediate current is 1 A, what is the current through the lightbulb?
Power in = Power out
240 V  1 A = V  ???
The unknown current is 2 A.
1 A
120 V
240 V

42. Question 20.12c Transformers III
A 6 V battery is connected to one side of a transformer. Compared to the voltage drop across coil A, the voltage across coil B is:
a) greater than 6 V
b) 6 V
c) less than 6 V
d) zero A B
6 V
Answer: d

43. Question 20.12c Transformers III
A 6 V battery is connected to one side of a transformer. Compared to the voltage drop across coil A, the voltage across coil B is:
a) greater than 6 V
b) 6 V
c) less than 6 V
d) zero
The voltage across B is zero. Only a changing magnetic flux induces an emf. Batteries can provide only dc current. A B
6 V

44. Plastic Copper Question 20.13a EM Waves I
A loop with an AC current produces a changing magnetic field. Two loops have the same area, but one is made of plastic and the other copper. In which of the loops is the induced voltage greater?
a) the plastic loop
b) the copper loop
c) voltage is same in both
Plastic
Copper
Answer: c

45. Plastic Copper Question 20.13a EM Waves I a) the plastic loop
A loop with an AC current produces a changing magnetic field. Two loops have the same area, but one is made of plastic and the other copper. In which of the loops is the induced voltage greater?
a) the plastic loop
b) the copper loop
c) voltage is same in both
Faraday’s law says nothing about the material:
The change in flux is the same (and N is the same), so the induced emf is the same.
Plastic
Copper

46. Plastic Copper Question 20.13b EM Waves II a) the plastic loop
b) the copper loop
c) current is same in both
In which of the loops is the induced current greater?
Plastic
Copper
Answer: b

47. Plastic Copper Question 20.13b EM Waves II a) the plastic loop
b) the copper loop
c) current is same in both
In which of the loops is the induced current greater?
Remember that I = ΔV / R (Ohm’s law), and copper has smaller resistance, so the copper loop has the greater current.
Plastic
Copper

48. Air Copper Question 20.13c EM Waves III
A loop with an AC current produces a changing magnetic field. Consider a copper loop, and next to it imagine a loop of air of equal size. In which of the loops will the induced electric field be greater?
a) the plastic loop
b) the copper loop
c) electric field is same in both
Air
Copper
Answer: c

49. Air Copper Question 20.13c EM Waves III
A loop with an AC current produces a changing magnetic field. Consider a copper loop, and next to it imagine a loop of air of equal size. In which of the loops will the induced electric field be greater?
a) the plastic loop
b) the copper loop
c) electric field is same in both
Just as in the example with the plastic loop, the induced electric field will be the same in both!
Air
Copper

50. Question 20.14 Oscillations
a) in the north-south plane
b) in the up-down plane
c) in the NE-SW plane
d) in the NW-SE plane
e) in the east-west plane
The electric field in an EM wave traveling northeast oscillates up and down. In what plane does the magnetic field oscillate?
Answer: d

51. Question 20.14 Oscillations
a) in the north-south plane
b) in the up-down plane
c) in the NE-SW plane
d) in the NW-SE plane
e) in the east-west plane
The electric field in an EM wave traveling northeast oscillates up and down. In what plane does the magnetic field oscillate?
The magnetic field oscillates perpendicular to BOTH the electric field and the direction of the wave. Therefore the magnetic field must oscillate in the NW-SE plane.

52. Question TV Antennas
Before the days of cable, televisions often had two antennae on them, one straight and one circular. Which antenna picked up the magnetic oscillations?
a) the circular one
b) the straight one
c) both equally; they were straight and circular for different reasons
Answer: a

53. Question TV Antennas
Before the days of cable, televisions often had two antennae on them, one straight and one circular. Which antenna picked up the magnetic oscillations?
a) the circular one
b) the straight one
c) both equally; they were straight and circular for different reasons
The varying B field in the loop means the flux is changing and therefore an emf is induced.

54. Question 20.16 Radio Antennas
If a radio transmitter has a vertical antenna, should a receiver’s antenna be vertical or horizontal to obtain the best reception?
a) vertical
b) horizontal
c) doesn’t matter
Answer: a

55. Question 20.16 Radio Antennas
If a radio transmitter has a vertical antenna, should a receiver’s antenna be vertical or horizontal to obtain the best reception?
a) vertical
b) horizontal
c) doesn’t matter
If a wave is sent out from a vertical antenna, the electric field oscillates up and down. Thus, the receiver’s antenna should also be vertical so that the arriving electric field can set the charges in motion.
E field
of wave
E field
of wave

56. Question 20.17 Heat Insulation
Imagine you are an alien from another planet with infrared eyes. What do you see when you look around the room?
a) bright spots where the bodies are and dark elsewhere
b) dark spots where the bodies are and bright elsewhere
c) the same as what we see, only everything looks red
d) the same as what we see, except that red is invisible
Answer: a

57. Question 20.17 Heat Insulation
Imagine you are an alien from another planet with infrared eyes. What do you see when you look around the room?
a) bright spots where the bodies are and dark elsewhere
b) dark spots where the bodies are and bright elsewhere
c) the same as what we see, only everything looks red
d) the same as what we see, except that red is invisible
Bodies are sources of heat and therefore emit infrared radiation. An alien with an instrument to detect infrared would see these sources as bright spots.
Infrared photo of a building to check the heat insulation – where are the problem spots in this case?

58. Question Superman
Since Superman is from the planet Krypton, his eyes are sensitive to the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Does that mean he can use X-ray vision to see that Lois Lane is being kidnapped in the other room?
a) yes, no problem
b) nope, he can’t
c) need more information
Answer: b

59. Question Superman
Since Superman is from the planet Krypton, his eyes are sensitive to the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Does that mean he can use X-ray vision to see that Lois Lane is being kidnapped in the other room?
a) yes, no problem
b) nope, he can’t
c) need more information
X-ray vision means that Superman’s eyes can receive X-rays, but not send them! So what would have to happen for him to see Lois Lane being kidnapped?