When does an electric short circuit occur?

What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances?

List two methods of producing magnetic fields.

Imagine that you are sitting in a chamber with your back to one wall. An electron beam, moving horizontally from back wall towards the front wall, is deflected by a strong magnetic field to your right side. What is the direction of magnetic field?

State the rule to determine the direction of a (iii) current induced in a coil due to its rotation in a magnetic field.

When is the force experienced by a current–carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field largest?

Which of the following correctly describes the magnetic field near a long straight wire?

State the rule to determine the direction of a (i) magnetic field produced around a straight conductor-carrying current,

At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit

State whether the following statements are true or false. (b) A wire with a green insulation is usually the live wire of an electric supply.

State whether the following statements are true or false. (a) The field at the centre of a long circular coil carrying current will be parallel straight lines.

State the rule to determine the direction of a (ii) force experienced by a current-carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it,