Class 10 Science Chapter 12: Magnetic Effects of Electric Current — 3 Marker Important Questions

Practice Magnetic Effects of Electric Current 3 Marker important questions and mock-test sets for CBSE revision.

300 Questions 27 Topics MCQs: 100 1 Mark: 50 2 Mark: 50 3 Mark: 50 5 Mark: 50

Topic-wise important and practice questions

Review question distribution across chapter topics for 3 Mark questions.

Topic3 Mark
Field-Line Density and Magnetic Field Strength 3
Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field 3
Domestic Supply: Live and Neutral Wires 3
Effect of Number of Turns in a Circular Coil 0
Field Around a Straight Current-Carrying Conductor 0
Magnetic Field and Compass Needle 3
Overloading of Domestic Circuits 2
Short-Circuiting in Domestic Circuits 2
Effect of Distance on Straight-Wire Magnetic Field 2
Non-Intersection of Magnetic Field Lines 1
Parallel Connection of Domestic Appliances 3
Domestic Circuit Ratings: 5 A and 15 A 2
Effect of Current on Straight-Wire Magnetic Field 2
Magnetic Field of a Circular Current-Carrying Loop 3
Magnetism in Medicine and MRI Context 3
Earth Wire and Safety of Metallic Appliances 2
Fleming's Left-Hand Rule 1
Magnetic Field Lines and Their Direction 1
Maximum Magnetic Force at Right Angles 2
Reversal of Current and Magnetic Field Direction 3
Solenoid and Its Magnetic Field 2
Electromagnet Using a Soft-Iron Core 1
Fuse and Protection Against Excess Current 1
Motion of Charged Particles in a Magnetic Field 0
Oersted Experiment and Magnetic Effect of Current 1
Reversal of Current or Field and Force Direction 2
Right-Hand Thumb Rule 2

3 Marker Preparation & Exam Strategy

3 Mark questions evaluate conceptual depth, multi-step problem solving, diagram explanations, and cause-effect reasoning.

  • Organize responses into three well-defined points or three logical reasoning steps.
  • Support answers with neat labeled diagrams, chemical equations, or relevant citations where applicable.
  • State intermediate values and units clearly in multi-step derivations or numerical problems.

Sample Questions

Q1. Describe the principle, working, or main process in Magnetic Effects of Electric Current with the help of a labeled diagram.

Model Answer: Provide the governing principle, concise step-by-step description, and neat schematic representation with key labels.

Q2. Derive or explain the relationship between quantities involved in Magnetic Effects of Electric Current.

Model Answer: State initial assumptions, apply governing laws, and show logical progression to the final expression.

Q3. Analyze a scenario or numerical problem based on Magnetic Effects of Electric Current and calculate the required outcome.

Model Answer: List given parameters, apply the governing relationship, and state the final result with appropriate units.