Electricity and magnetism household electrical systems, magnets) MCQs in Everyday ScienceBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025 15 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/15 Subscribe 1. : What is the unit of electric current? (A) Volt (B) Ampere (C) Ohm (D) Watt 2. : Which component in a household electrical circuit is used to prevent overloads by breaking the circuit? (A) Transformer (B) Circuit Breaker (C) Resistor (D) Capacitor 3. : What is the primary function of a transformer in an electrical system? (A) To store electrical energy (B) To convert AC to DC (C) To change the voltage of the electricity (D) To regulate the current flow 4. : Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity? (A) Plastic (B) Glass (C) Copper (D) Wood 5. : In which direction do electrons flow in a conventional current? (A) From positive to negative (B) From negative to positive (C) From the ground to the source (D) Randomly 6. : What is the unit of electrical resistance? (A) Volt (B) Ampere (C) Ohm (D) Watt 7. : What device is commonly used to measure electric current in a circuit? (A) Voltmeter (B) Ammeter (C) Ohmmeter (D) Wattmeter 8. : What is the primary source of magnetism in most materials? (A) The movement of protons (B) The alignment of electrons’ magnetic moments (C) The interaction of neutrons (D) The electric fields 9. : What type of magnet is a permanent magnet? (A) Electromagnet (B) Temporary magnet (C) Temporary magnet (D) Soft magnet 10. : What happens to the magnetic field strength of an electromagnet as the current increases? (A) It decreases (B) It remains the same (C) It fluctuates (D) It increases 11. : What is the function of an insulator in a household electrical system? (A) To increase current flow (B) To convert electrical energy to heat (C) To prevent electrical current from escaping (D) To amplify the electrical signal 12. : What is the name of the force that causes a compass needle to point towards the Earth’s magnetic poles? (A) Electromagnetic Force (B) Gravitational Force (C) Magnetic Force (D) Nuclear Force 13. : What is the unit of electric power? (A) Volt (B) Ampere (C) Ohm (D) Watt 14. : Which of the following is NOT a property of a magnet? (A) Attracts iron (B) Has north and south poles (C) Attracts wood (D) Can repel other magnets 15. : How is the resistance of a wire affected by its length? (A) Resistance decreases as length increases (B) Resistance remains constant regardless of length (C) Resistance increases as length increases (D) Resistance decreases as length decreases Related Posts:Human body systems and health (e.g., digestion, respiration, circulation) MCQs in Everyday Science [General] MCQs in Everyday Science [General]Electricity Magnetism Past Papers Exam QuestionsUsing the user define functions C++ Program to take a value from the user as input electricity unit charges and calculate total electricity…Chemical reactions and everyday examples (e.g., cooking, rusting) MCQs in Everyday ScienceLaws of motion and their everyday applications MCQs in Everyday ScienceLight, optics, and everyday phenomena rainbows, vision) MCQs in Everyday Science