Complete Solutions and Summary of Magnetic Effects of Electric Current – NCERT Class 10, Science, Chapter 12 – Summary, Questions, Answers, Extra Questions
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Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Chapter 12: Science - Ultimate Study Guide | NCERT Class 10 Notes, Questions, Activities & Quiz 2025
Full Chapter Summary & Detailed Notes - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current Class 10 NCERT
Overview & Key Concepts
- Chapter Goal: Understand magnetic effects of current, fields, force on conductors, domestic circuits. Exam Focus: Oersted discovery, field patterns, rules, electromagnets. 2025 Updates: Links to electromagnetism applications. Fun Fact: Current produces magnetism like magnets. Core Idea: Electricity and magnetism linked. Real-World: Compasses, motors, fuses.
- Wider Scope: Electromagnets, generators, safety in circuits.
Introduction: Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Previous chapter on heating effects; now magnetic effects.
- Current-carrying wire behaves like magnet.
- Activity reinforces current produces magnetic effect.
- Electricity and magnetism linked; reverse possible.
- Study fields, electromagnetic effects, electromagnets.
Hans Christian Oersted (1777–1851)
- Discovered compass deflection near current wire.
- Showed electricity-magnetism relation.
- Led to radio, TV, fiber optics; unit oersted named after him.
12.1 Magnetic Field and Field Lines
- Compass deflects near bar magnet; small bar magnet itself.
- Ends point north-south; north-seeking north pole, south-seeking south pole.
- Like poles repel, unlike attract.
Question
- Why compass needle deflects near bar magnet?
Activity 12.2
- Fix paper on board, place bar magnet, sprinkle iron filings, tap.
- Filings align in pattern showing field lines.
Magnetic Field Description
- Region around magnet where force detected.
- Filings arrange due to force; lines represent field.
- Draw lines using compass.
Activity 12.3
- Place magnet on paper, mark boundary, use compass to trace lines from north to south.
- Repeat for multiple lines; deflection increases near poles.
Field Properties
- Quantity with direction, magnitude; direction north pole moves.
- Lines emerge north, merge south; inside south to north; closed curves.
- Strength by closeness; no crossing.
12.2 Magnetic Field due to a Current-Carrying Conductor
- Current produces field around conductor.
12.2.1 Magnetic Field due to a Current through a Straight Conductor
- Pattern depends on shape.
Activity 12.4
- Connect straight wire over compass; current north-south deflects east.
- Reverse current; deflects west.
Activity 12.5
- Vertical wire through cardboard, sprinkle filings, current shows concentric circles.
- Circles field lines; compass gives direction.
- Reverse current reverses direction.
Field Changes
- Increase current increases deflection/field.
- Farther point decreases deflection/field.
- Circles larger away.
12.2.2 Right-Hand Thumb Rule
- Thumb current direction, fingers wrap field direction.
- Also Maxwell’s corkscrew rule.
Example 12.1
- Horizontal power line east-west; below clockwise, above anti-clockwise viewed from east.
Questions
- Draw field lines around bar magnet.
- List properties of field lines.
- Why don’t two lines intersect?
12.2.3 Magnetic Field due to a Current through a Circular Loop
- Bent straight wire to loop; field concentric, larger away.
- Center arcs straight; sections contribute same direction.
- n turns n times stronger.
Activity 12.6
- Cardboard with holes, insert coil, connect battery, sprinkle filings, tap shows pattern.
12.2.4 Magnetic Field due to a Current in a Solenoid
- Coil cylinder shape; field like bar magnet.
- One end north, other south; inside uniform parallel lines.
- Strong field magnetizes soft iron inside; electromagnet.
Questions
- Loop on table, clockwise current; field inside/outside using right-hand rule.
- Uniform field region; draw diagram.
- Solenoid current: (d) same at all points.
12.3 Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
- Current produces field exerting force on magnet; reverse by Ampere.
Activity 12.7
- Suspend aluminium rod in horse-shoe magnet; current B to A displaces left.
- Reverse current displaces right.
Force Properties
- Force perpendicular to field, current; reverses with direction.
- Maximum at right angles.
- Fleming’s left-hand rule: Forefinger field, middle current, thumb force.
Example 12.2
- Electron west deflected north; force into page.
Questions
- Proton property changes in field: (c) velocity, (d) momentum.
- Displacement affected by: increase current/stronger magnet/longer rod increases.
- Alpha-particle west deflected north; field upward.
Magnetism in Medicine
- Current produces fields; ion currents in body weak fields.
- Heart/brain significant; MRI uses for imaging/diagnosis.
12.4 Domestic Electric Circuits
- Main supply: red live, black neutral; 220 V difference.
- Meter through fuse, main switch to house lines.
- Two circuits: 15 A high power, 5 A low.
- Green earth wire to plate in earth for safety.
- Metallic appliances earthed; leakage to earth, no shock.
- Appliances parallel for equal potential.
- Fuse prevents damage from overload/short-circuit.
- Overload from contact/fault/hike/too many appliances.
Questions
- Safety measures: Fuse, earth wire.
- 2 kW oven in 220 V 5 A: Overload, fuse melts.
- Avoid overload: Proper rating, not many in socket.
What You Have Learnt
- Compass small magnet; north/south poles.
- Field region with force.
- Lines represent field; path free north pole; closer stronger.
- Current wire has concentric field; right-hand rule.
- Pattern by shape; solenoid like bar magnet.
- Electromagnet: iron core with coil.
- Force perpendicular; Fleming’s left-hand rule.
- AC 220 V 50 Hz; live red, neutral black, earth green.
- Fuse protects from short/overloading.
Exercises
- Field near straight wire: (d) concentric circles.
- Short circuit: (c) increases heavily.
- Statements: (a) True, (b) False.
- Methods: Current wire, electromagnet.
- Force largest: Perpendicular.
- Electron beam horizontal back to front deflected right; field downward.
- Rules: (i) Right-hand thumb, (ii) Fleming’s left-hand, (iii) Fleming’s right-hand.
- Short circuit: Live-neutral contact.
- Earth wire: Safety low resistance path; prevents shock.
Why This Guide Stands Out
Complete chapter coverage: Notes, activities, Q&A (all NCERT + extras), quiz. Student-centric, exam-ready for 2025. Free & ad-free.
Key Themes & Tips
- Magnetic Fields: Produced by currents, patterns vary.
- Rules: Right-hand thumb, Fleming’s left-hand.
- Safety: Fuses, earthing.
- Tip: Practice diagrams; remember rules with mnemonics.
Exam Case Studies
Field lines; force direction; circuit safety.
Project & Group Ideas
- Make electromagnet; study household wiring; discuss MRI uses.



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