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ICSE · Class 10 · Physics

What Electromagnetism covers in ICSE Class 10 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Physics syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 Physics · 2026-27

Topics in Electromagnetism

1

Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

  • Oersted observed in 1820 that a current-carrying wire produces a magnetic field around it.
  • A magnetic field around a straight conductor forms concentric circles.
  • The strength of magnetic field increases when current increases.
2

Electromagnets and Permanent Magnets

  • An electromagnet is a temporary magnet made by winding a current-carrying wire around a cylindrical piece of soft iron.
  • Soft iron has low retentivity, so an electromagnet loses magnetism when current stops.
  • A bar electromagnet is mainly used in relay systems.
3

Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor

  • A current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field experiences a force.
  • This force is called magnetic force or Lorentz force.
  • The force is maximum when current and magnetic field are perpendicular.
4

Electromagnetic Induction

  • Faraday thought in reverse of Oersted’s discovery and studied how changing magnetic field can produce current.
  • Electromagnetic induction is the phenomenon in which an e.m.f. is induced when magnetic flux linked with a coil changes.
  • If a magnet and coil are at rest relative to each other, no induced current is produced.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Electromagnetism is the interaction between electric currents and magnetic fields, including magnetic effect of current, force on current-carrying conductors, electromagnetic induction, generators, and transformers.

Magnetic Effect of Electric CurrentElectromagnetPermanent MagnetForce on Current-Carrying ConductorD.C. MotorElectromagnetic InductionA.C. GeneratorDirect Current and Alternating Current

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Electromagnetism for ICSE Class 10 Physics?
Key topics in Electromagnetism include Magnetic Effect of Electric Current, Electromagnets and Permanent Magnets, Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor, Electromagnetic Induction. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Electromagnetism for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 39 practice questions on Electromagnetism. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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