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MCQ 11 Mark
Consider a wire carrying a steady current, I placed in a uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to its length. Consider the charges inside the wire. It is known that magnetic forces do no work. This implies that:
  • A
    Motion of charges inside the conductor is unaffected by B since they do not absorb energy.
  • B
    Some charges inside the wire move to the surface as a result of B.
  • C
    If the wire moves under the influence of B, no work is done by the force.
  • D
    If the wire moves under the influence of B, no work is done by the magnetic force on the ions, assumed fixed within the wire.
Answer
  1. Some charges inside the wire move to the surface as a result of B.​​​​​​
  1. If the wire moves under the influence of B, no work is done by the magnetic force on the ions, assumed fixed within the wire.

Solution:

Magnetic force on a conductor of length l carrying a current I placed in a uniform magnetic field B is given by, $\text{F}=\text{I}(\text{l}\times\text{B})\text{ or }|\text{F}|=\text{I }|\text{l}| \ \ |\text{B}|\sin\theta$.

The direction of force is given by Fleming's left hand rule & F is perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field B, Therefore, work done by the magnetic force on the ions is zero.

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MCQ 21 Mark
A charged particle moves through a magnetic field perpendicular to its direction. Then:
  • A
    Kinetic energy changes, but the momentum is constant.
  • B
    The momentum changes, but the kinetic energy is constant.
  • C
    Both momentum and kinetic energy of the particle are not constant.
  • D
    Both momentum and kinetic energy of the particle are constant.
Answer
  1. The momentum changes, but the kinetic energy is constant.
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MCQ 41 Mark
According to oersted, around a current carrying conductor, magnetic field exists:
  • A
    As long as there is current in the wire.
  • B
    Even after removing the current in the wire.
  • C
    Only few seconds after removing the current.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
  1. As long as there is current in the wire.
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MCQ 51 Mark
The path of an electron in a uniform magnetic field may be:
  • A
    Circular but not helical
  • B
    Helical but not circular
  • C
    Neither helical nor circular
  • D
    Either helical or circular
Answer
  1. Either helical or circular

Explanation:

The path an electron in a uniform magnetic field my be either helical or circular.

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MCQ 81 Mark
A particle of mass m and charge q enters a magnetic field B perpendicularly with a velocity v. The radius of the circular path described by it will be:
  • A
    Bq/mv.
  • B
    mq/Bv.
  • C
    mB/qv.
  • D
    mv/Bq.
Answer
  1. mv/Bq.
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MCQ 91 Mark
An electron having a charge e moves with a velocity v in X-direction. An electric field acts on it in Y-direction? The force on the electron acts in:
  • A
    Positive direction of Y-axis.
  • B
    Negative direction of Y-axis.
  • C
    Positive direction of Z-axis.
  • D
    Negative direction of Z-axis.
Answer
  1. Negative direction of Y-axis.
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MCQ 101 Mark
When a charged particle moves through a magnetic field, the quantity which is not affected in the magnetic field is:
  • A
    Particle velocity
  • B
    Particle acceleration
  • C
    Linear momentum of the particle
  • D
    Kinetic energy of the particle
Answer
  1. Kinetic energy of the particle

Explanation:

Magnetic field does zero work on moving charged particles. Therefore, kinetic energy of particle remains constant.

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MCQ 111 Mark
Two parallel, long wires carry currents i1 and i2 with i1 > i2. When the currents are in the same direction, the magnetic field at a point midway between the wires is $10 \mu\text{T}.$ If the direction of i2 is reversed, the field becomes $30 \mu\text{T}.$ The ratio $\frac{\text{i}_1}{\text{i}_2}$ is:
  • A
    4
  • B
    3
  • C
    2
  • D
    1
Answer
  1. 2

Explanation:

The magnetic field due to the current-carrying long, straight wire at point a is given by,

$\text{B}=\frac{\mu_0\text{i}}{2\pi\text{d}}$

When both the wires carry currents i1 and i2 in the same direction, they produce magnetic fields in opposite directions at any point in between the wires.

$\text{B}'=\frac{\mu_0\text{i}_1}{2\pi\text{a}}-\frac{\mu_0\text{i}_2}{2\pi\text{a}}=10\mu\text{T}\ ...(1)$

Here, a is the distance of the midpoint from both the wires.

When both the wires carry currents in opposite directions, they produce fields in the same direction at the midpoint of the two wires.

$\text{B}''=\frac{\mu_0\text{i}_1}{2\pi\text{a}}+\frac{\mu_0\text{i}_2}{2\pi\text{a}}=30\mu\text{T}\ ...(2)$

On solving eqs. (1) and (2), we get

$\text{i}_1-\text{i}_2=10$

$\text{i}_1+\text{i}_2=30$

$\Rightarrow\text{i}_1=20$

$ \text{i}_2=10$

$\frac{\text{i}_1}{\text{i}_2}=\frac{20}{10}$

$\frac{\text{i}_1}{\text{1}_2}=\frac{2}{1}$

$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{i}_1}{\text{i}_2}=2$

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MCQ 121 Mark
A moving charge produces:
  • A
    Electric field only.
  • B
    Magnetic field only.
  • C
    Both of them.
  • D
    None of them.
Answer
  1. Both of them.

Explanation:

Because of the presence of a charge, a particle produces an electric field. Also, because of its motion, that is, the flow of charge or current, there is generation of a magnetic field.

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MCQ 131 Mark
A positively charged particle projected towards east is deflected towards north by a magnetic field. The field may be:
  • A
    Towards west.
  • B
    Towards south.
  • C
    Upward.
  • D
    Downward.
Answer
  1. Towards west.

Explanation:

$\text{F}=\text{q}\big(\overrightarrow{\text{V}}\times\overrightarrow{\text{B}}\big)$

$\text{j}=\text{q}\big(\overrightarrow{\text{i}}\times\overrightarrow{\text{B}}\big)$

$\Rightarrow\text{B}\otimes$

 The magnetic field may be down ward direction.

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MCQ 141 Mark
Let $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$ and $\overrightarrow{\text{B}}$ denote electric and magnetic fields in a frame S and $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$ and $\overrightarrow{\text{B}}$ in another frame S moving with respect to S at a velocity $\overrightarrow{\text{v}}.$ Two of the following equations are wrong. Identify them.
  • A
    $\text{B}_\text{y},=\text{B}_\text{y}+\frac{\text{vE}_\text{z}}{\text{c}^2}$
  • B
    $\text{E}_\text{y},=\text{E}_\text{y}+\frac{\text{vB}_\text{z}}{\text{c}^2}$
  • C
    $\text{B}'_\text{y}=\text{B}_\text{y}+\text{v}\text{E}_\text{z}$
  • D
    $\text{E}'_\text{y}=\text{E}_\text{y}+\text{vB}_\text{z}$
Answer
  1. $\text{E}_\text{y},=\text{E}_\text{y}+\frac{\text{vB}_\text{z}}{\text{c}^2}$

  2. $\text{B}'_\text{y}=\text{B}_\text{y}+\text{v}\text{E}_\text{z}$

Explanation:

$\text{qE}=\text{qvB}$

$\Rightarrow\text{e}=\text{vB}$ By dimensionally b & care wrong

$\Rightarrow\text{v}\text{E}=\text{v}^2\text{B}$

$\Rightarrow\text{B}=\frac{\text{vE}}{\text{v} ^2}$

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MCQ 161 Mark
What is the space around a current-carrying conductor, in which its magnetic effect can be experienced called?
  • A
    Electric field
  • B
    Magnetic pole
  • C
    Magnetic field
  • D
    Charge distribution
Answer
  1. Magnetic field

Explanation:

The space around a current-carrying conductor, in which its magnetic effect can be experienced is called the magnetic field.

When a current is passed through a conductor, it modifies the space around the conductor and forms a magnetic field.

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MCQ 171 Mark
The magnetic field produced by a current - carrying wire at a given point depends on:
  • A
    The current passing through it
  • B
    The voltage across it
  • C
    The power through it
  • D
    All
Answer
  1. The current passing through it

Explanation:

The magnetic field produced by a current - carrying wire at a given point depends directly on the current passing through it.

Therefore, if there is a circular coil having n turns, the field produced is n times as large as that produced by a single turn.

This is because the current in each circular turn has the same direction, and the field due to each turn then just adds up.

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MCQ 181 Mark
A positive charge is moving vertically upwards in the magnetic field towards the south. In which direction will it be deflected?
  • A
    North
  • B
    South
  • C
    East
  • D
    West
Answer
  1. East

Explanation:

If the positive charge is moving upwards the corresponding current is also upwards, the magnetic field is towards the south.

Using Flemings left-hand rule force is towards east and deflection towards east.

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MCQ 191 Mark
Cyclotron is a device used to _________.
  • A
    Slow down charged particles
  • B
    Accelerate the positively charged particles
  • C
    Stop the charged particles
  • D
    None of the options
Answer
  1. Accelerate the positively charged particles

Explanation:

A cyclotron is a device used to accelerate positively charged particles.

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MCQ 201 Mark
Identify the quantity which changes when a charged particle moves through a magnetic field?
  • A
    Energy
  • B
    Mass
  • C
    Speed
  • D
    Direction of motion
Answer
  1. Direction of motion

Explanation:

When a charged particle moves through a magnetic field it suffers a change in its direction of motion.

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MCQ 211 Mark
A long, straight wire of radius R carries a current distributed uniformly over its cross section. T he magnitude of the magnetic field is:
  • A
    Maximum at the axis of the wire.
  • B
    Minimum at the axis of the wire.
  • C
    Maximum at the surface of the wire.
  • D
    Minimum at the surface of the wire.
Answer
  1. Minimum at the axis of the wire.
  2. Maximum at the surface of the wire.

Explanation:

A long, straight wire of radius R is carrying current i, which is uniformly distributed over its cross section. According to Ampere's law,

$\oint\overrightarrow{\text{B}}.\text{d}\overrightarrow{\text{l}}=\mu_0\text{i}_\text{inside}$

At surface,

$\text{B}\times2\pi\text{R}=\mu_0\text{i}$

$\Rightarrow\text{B}_\text{surface}=\frac{\mu_0\text{i}}{2\pi\text{R}}$

Inside, $\text{B}\times2\pi\text{r}=\mu_0\text{i}\ \text{for}\ \text{r}<\text{R}$

Here i, is the current enclosed by the amperian loop drawn inside the wire.

Binside will be proportional to the distance from the axis.

On the axis

B = 0

The magnetic fields from points on the cross section will point in opposite directions and will cancel each other at the centre.

Outside, $\text{B}\times2\pi\text{r}=\mu_0\text{i}$

$\Rightarrow\text{B}_\text{outside}=\frac{\mu_0\text{i}}{2\pi\text{r}},\ \text{r}>\text{R}$

Therefore, the magnitude of the magnetic field is maximum at the surface of the wire and minimum at the axis of the wire.

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MCQ 221 Mark
Ampere’s circuital law states that:
  • A
    The surface integral of magnetic field over the open surface is equal to μ0 times the total current passing through the surface.
  • B
    The surface integral of magnetic field over the open surface is equal to μ0 times the total current passing near the surface.
  • C
    The line integral of magnetic field along the boundary of the open surface is equal to μ0 times the total current passing near the surface.
  • D
    The line integral of magnetic field along the boundary of the open surface is equal to μ0 times the total current passing through the surface.
Answer
  1. The line integral of magnetic field along the boundary of the open surface is equal to μ0 times the total current passing through the surface.
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MCQ 231 Mark
A long solenoid has a radius a and number of turns per unit length n. If it carries a current i, then the magnetic field on its axis is directly proportional to:
  • A
    $\text{ani}$
  • B
    $\text{ni}$
  • C
    $\frac{\text{ni}}{\text{a}}$
  • D
    $\text{n}^2\text{i}$
Answer
  1. $\text{ni}$
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MCQ 241 Mark
The current sensitivity of a galvanometer is defined as:
  • A
    The current flowing through the galvanometer when a unit voltage is applied across its terminals.
  • B
    Current per unit deflection.
  • C
    Deflection per unit current.
  • D
    Dflection per unit current when a unit voltage is applied across its terminals.
Answer
  1. Deflection per unit current.
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MCQ 251 Mark
The permeability of a paramagnetic substance is:
  • A
    Very large
  • B
    Small but more than unity
  • C
    Less than unity
  • D
    Negative
Answer
  1. Small but more than unity
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MCQ 261 Mark
A current carrying loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field. The torque acting on it does not depend upon:
  • A
    Shape of the loop.
  • B
    Area of the loop.
  • C
    Value of the current.
  • D
    Magnetic field.
Answer
  1. Shape of the loop.
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MCQ 271 Mark
A current carrying power line carries current from west to east. Then the direction of the magnetic field 2m above it is:
  • A
    West to east
  • B
    South to north
  • C
    North to south
  • D
    None of these
Answer
  1. North to south
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MCQ 281 Mark
Consider three quantities $\text{x}=\frac{\text{E}}{\text{B}},\ \text{y}=\sqrt{\frac{1}{\mu_0\in_0}}$ and $\text{z}=\frac{1}{\text{CR}}.$ Here, l is the length of a wire, C is a capacitance and R is a resistance. All other symbols have standard meanings.
  • A
    x, y have the same dimensions.
  • B
    y, z have the same dimensions.
  • C
    z, x have the same dimensions.
  • D
    None of the three pairs have the same dimensions.
Answer
  1. x, y have the same dimensions.
  2. y, z have the same dimensions.
  3. z, x have the same dimensions.

Explanation:

Lorentz Force:

$\text{qvB}=\text{qE}$

⇒ Dimensions of $\text{x}=[\text{v}]=\Big[\frac{\text{E}}{\text{B}}\Big]=\big[\text{LT}^{-1}\big]$

$\text{y}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0\in_0}}=\sqrt{\frac{4\pi}{\mu_0}\times\frac{1}{4\pi\in_0}}=\sqrt{\frac{9\times10^9}{10^{-7}}}=3\times10^8=\text{c}$

⇒ Dimensions of $\text{y}=[\text{c}]=\big[\text{LT}^{-1}\big]$

Time constant of RC circuit = RC so dimensionally [RC] = [T]

$\Rightarrow\text{z}=\Big[\frac{\text{l}}{\text{RC}}\Rightarrow[\text{z}]=[\text{LT}^{-1}]$

Therefore, x, y and z have the same dimensions.

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MCQ 291 Mark
The strength of the magnetic field around an infinite current carrying conductor is:
  • A
    Same everywhere
  • B
    Inversely proportional to the distance
  • C
    Directly proportional to the distance
  • D
    None of these 
Answer
  1. Inversely proportional to the distance
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MCQ 301 Mark
What is the work done by the magnetic field on the moving charge?
  • A
    No work is done by the magnetic field on the moving charge.
  • B
    Work done will be maximum.
  • C
    Work done will be minimum.
  • D
    Both A and B
Answer
  1. No work is done by the magnetic field on the moving charge.

Explanation:

The magnetic force acts in such a way that the direction of the magnetic force and velocity are always perpendicular to each other. If force and velocity are perpendicular force and displacement are also perpendicular, thus W = FS cos q, if q = 90, work done will be zero.

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MCQ 311 Mark
A vertical straight conductor carries a current vertically upwards. A point P lies to the east of it at a small distance and another point Q lies to the west at the same distance the magnetic field at P is:
  • A
    Greater than at Q.
  • B
    Same as at Q.
  • C
    Less than at Q.
  • D
    Greater or less than at Q depending upon the strength of current.
Answer
  1. Same as at Q.

Explanation:

As per Biot Savart Law, Magnetic field at a point is inversely proportional to square of distance from the current carrying conductor.

Therefore magnitude of magnetic field is same at both points P and Q, irrespective of their position from the conductor.

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MCQ 321 Mark
A charged particle goes undeflected in a region containing an electric and a magnetic field. It is possible that
  • A
    $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}||\overrightarrow{\text{B}},\ \overrightarrow{\text{v}}||\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$
  • B
    $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$ is not parallel to $\overrightarrow{\text{B}}$
  • C
    $\overrightarrow{\text{v}}||\overrightarrow{\text{B}}$ but $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$ is not parallel to $\overrightarrow{\text{B}}$
  • D
    $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}||\overrightarrow{\text{B}}$ but $\overrightarrow{\text{v}}$ is not parallel to $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$
Answer
  1. $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}||\overrightarrow{\text{B}},\ \overrightarrow{\text{v}}||\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$

  2. $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$ is not parallel to $\overrightarrow{\text{B}}$

Explanation:

$\Rightarrow\overrightarrow{\text{V}}\overrightarrow{\text{E}},\ \overrightarrow{\text{B}}\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$

In this case Magnetic force on the particle is zero & $\overrightarrow{\text{V}}$ is paralle to $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}.$ So charged particle goes undeflected in a region.

$\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$ is not parallel to $\overrightarrow{\text{B}},$ But $\overrightarrow{\text{V}}$ is parallel to $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}.$

 

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MCQ 331 Mark
 What is the magnetic field inside a pipe?
  • A
    Unity
  • B
    Infinity
  • C
    Zero
  • D
    Two
Answer
  1. Zero

Explanation:

The magnetic field inside a pipe, i.e. inside a hollow cylindrical wire is zero.

This is due to the symmetry of the situation (pipe).

The pipe can be considered as a series of thin wires arranged in a circle.

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MCQ 341 Mark
When the free ends of a tester are dipped into a solution, the magnetic needle shows deflection.
  • A
    True
  • B
    False
  • C
    Ambiguous
  • D
    Data insufficient
Answer
  1. True

Explanation:

The deflection in the compass needle shows that current is flowing through the wounded wire and hence, through the circuit.

The circuit is complete since free ends of the tester are dipped in a solution.

The solution is certainly a conducting solution. That is the reason why the compass needle shows a deflection.

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MCQ 351 Mark
A charged particle moves through a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to it. Then the:
  • A
    Velocity remains unchanged.
  • B
    Speed of the particle remains unchanged.
  • C
    Direction of the particle remains unchanged.
  • D
    Acceleration remains unchanged.
Answer
  1. Speed of the particle remains unchanged.
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MCQ 361 Mark
In a coaxial, straight cable, the central conductor and the outer conductor carry equal currents in opposite directions. The magnetic field is zero:
  • A
    Outside the cable.
  • B
    Inside the inner conductor.
  • C
    Inside the outer conductor.
  • D
    In between the tow conductors.
Answer
  1. Outside the cable.
  2. Inside the inner conductor.

Explanation:

According to Ampere's law, in a coaxial, straight cable carrying currents i in the inner conductor and -i (equally in the opposite direction) in the outside conductor.

Inside the inner conductor

$\oint\overrightarrow{\text{B}}.\text{d}\overrightarrow{\text{l}}=\mu_0\text{i}_\text{inside}$

$\oint\overrightarrow{\text{B}}.\text{d}\overrightarrow{\text{l}}=0$

$\Rightarrow\text{b.l}=0$

$\Rightarrow\text{B}=0$

In between the 2 conductors

$\oint\overrightarrow{\text{B}}.\text{d}\overrightarrow{\text{l}}=\mu_0\text{i}$

$\Rightarrow\text{B}=\frac{\mu_0\text{i}}{2\pi\text{r}}$

Outside the outer conductor

$\oint\overrightarrow{\text{B}}.\text{d}\overrightarrow{\text{l}}=\mu_0\text{i}$

$\Rightarrow\text{B}=0$

Therefore, the magnetic field is zero outside the cable.

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MCQ 371 Mark
Two particles X and Y having equal charge, after being accelerated through the same potential difference enter a region of uniform magnetic field and describe circular paths of radii R1 and R2 respectively. The ratio of the mass of X to that of Y is:
  • A
    $\Big(\frac{\text{R}_1}{\text{R}_2}\Big)^{\frac{1}{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{\text{R}_1}{\text{R}_2}$
  • C
    $\Big(\frac{\text{R}_1}{\text{R}_2}\Big)^2$
  • D
    $\text{R}_1\text{R}_2.$
Answer
  1. $\Big(\frac{\text{R}_1}{\text{R}_2}\Big)^2$

Explanation:

Particles X and Y of respective masses m1 and m2 are carrying charge q describing circular paths with respective radii R1 and R2 such that,

$\text{R}_1=\frac{\text{m}_1\text{v}_1}{\text{qB}}$

$\text{R}_1=\frac{\text{m}_2\text{v}_2}{\text{qB}}$

Since both the particles are accelerated through the same potential difference, both will have the same kinetic energy.

$\therefore\frac{1}{2}\text{m}_1\text{v}_1^2=\frac{1}{2}\text{m}_2\text{v}_2^2$

$\because\text{R}_1=\frac{\text{m}_1\text{v}_1}{\text{qB}}\Rightarrow\text{v}_1=\frac{\text{R}_1\text{qB}}{\text{m}_1}$

And,

$\text{R}_2=\frac{\text{m}_2\text{v}_2}{\text{qB}}\Rightarrow\text{v}_2=\frac{\text{R}_2\text{qB}}{\text{m}_2}$

$\therefore\text{m}_1\Big(\frac{\text{R}_1\text{qB}}{\text{m}_1}\Big)^2=\text{m}_2\Big(\frac{\text{R}_2\text{qB}}{\text{m}_2}\Big)^2$

$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{m}_1}{\text{m}_2}=\frac{\text{R}_1^2}{\text{R}_2^2}=\Big(\frac{\text{R}_1}{\text{R}_2}\Big)^2$

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MCQ 381 Mark
An electric current i enters and leaves a uniform circular wire of radius a through diametrically opposite points. A charged particle q moving along the axis of the circular wire passes through its centre at speed v. The magnetic force acting on the particle when it passes through the centre has a magnitude:
  • A
    $\text{qv}\frac{\mu_0\text{i}}{2\text{a}}$
  • B
    $\text{qv}\frac{\mu_0\text{i}}{2\pi\text{a}}$
  • C
    $\text{qv}\frac{\mu_0\text{i}}{\text{a}}$
  • D
    $\text{Zero}$
Answer
  1. $\text{Zero}$

Explantion:

As the current is entering and exiting from two diametrically opposite points of a circular coil, the currents in the two semicircular sections are in the opposite direction.

The fields due to the two semi-circular sections at the centre is in the opposite direction.

Hence net feild is zero.

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MCQ 391 Mark
A proton and an alpha particle both enter a region of uniform magnetic field B, moving at right angles to field B. If the radius of circular orbits for both the particles is equal and the kinetic energy acquired by proton is 1 MeV the energy acquired by the alpha particle will be:
  • A
    0.5 MeV.
  • B
    1.5 MeV.
  • C
    1 MeV.
  • D
    4 MeV.
Answer
  1. 1 MeV.
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MCQ 401 Mark
A milli voltmeter of 25 milli volt range is to be converted into an ammeter of 25 ampere range. The value (in ohm) of necessary shunt will be:
  • A
    0.001.
  • B
    0.01.
  • C
    1.
  • D
    0.05.
Answer
  1. 0.001.
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MCQ 411 Mark
A vertical wire carries a current in upward direction. An electron beam sent horizontally towards the wire will be deflected:
  • A
    Towards right.
  • B
    Towards left.
  • C
    Upwards.
  • D
    Downwards.
Answer
  1. Upwards.

Explanation:

A vertical wire is carrying current in upward direction, so the magnetic field produced will be anticlockwise (according to the right-hand thumb rule). As the electron beam is sent horizontally towards the wire, the direction of the current will be horizontally away from the wire (direction of conventional current is opposite to the direction of the negative charge). According to Fleming's left-hand rule, the force will act in upward direction, deflecting the beam in the same direction.

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MCQ 421 Mark
If a current is passed through a spring then the spring will:
  • A
    Expand.
  • B
    Compress.
  • C
    Remains same.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
  1. Compress.
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MCQ 431 Mark
A charged particle enters into a uniform magnetic field the parameter that remains constant is:
  • A
    Velocity
  • B
    Momentum
  • C
    Kinetic energy
  • D
    Angular velocity
Answer
  1. Kinetic energy

Explanation:

Since the force on the charge is always normal to the velocity of the charge so, field does not work on the particle and the magnitude of velocity remains same.

So, kinetic energy is same, whereas velocity changes direction. So, velocity, momentum and angular velocity changes.

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MCQ 441 Mark
A circular loop of area 1cm2, carrying a current of 10A, is placed in a magnetic field of 0.1T perpendicular to the plane of the loop. The torque on the loop due to the magnetic field is:
  • A
    Zero
  • B
    104N-m
  • C
    102N-m
  • D
    1N-m
Answer
  1. Zero

Explanation:

B = 0.1T

Area = 1cm2

Net torque on the loop due to the uniform magnetic field is always zero.

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MCQ 451 Mark
A magnetic field exerts no force on:
  • A
    A magnet
  • B
    An unmagnetised iron bar
  • C
    A moving charge
  • D
    Stationary charge
Answer
  1. Stationary charge

Explanation:

Moving charge can develop magnetic field and also experience the magnetic field.

But stationary charge do no have the ability to develop or experience magnetic field from the other magnetic fields.

Because moving charge gives rise to current which is responsible for the magnetic effects.

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MCQ 461 Mark
The gyro-magnetic ratio of an electron in an H-atom, according to Bohr model, is:
  • A
    Independent of which orbit it is in.
  • B
    Negative.
  • C
    Positive.
  • D
    Increases with the quantum number n.
Answer
  1. Independent of which orbit it is in.
  2. Negative.

Solution:

The gyro-magnetic ratio of an electron in an H-atom is equal to the ratio of the magnetic moment and the angular momentum of the electronBoth are related as,

$\mu_\text{l}=\Big(\frac{\text{e}}{2\text{m}_\text{e}}\Big)\text{l}$

The negative sign indicates that the angular momentum of the electron is opposite in direction to the magnetic moment.

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MCQ 471 Mark
In ballistic galvanometer, the frame on which the coil is wound is non - metallic to:
  • A
    Avoid the production of induced emf.
  • B
    Avoid the production of eddy currents.
  • C
    Increase the production of eddy currents.
  • D
    Increase the production of induced emf.
Answer
  1. Avoid the production of eddy currents.

Explanation:

The moving coil galvanometer have their coil wound on a 'metallic (copper or aluminum) frame, so as to make the motion dead beat due to the production of eddy currents.

In the ballistic galvanometer, on the other hand, the damping is to be reduced to the minimum aand hence the frame is of a non-conducting material eg, paper or bamboo. 

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MCQ 481 Mark
Which of the following particles will describe the smallest circle when projected with the same velocity perpendicular to a magnetic field?
  • A
    Electron
  • B
    Proton
  • C
    He+
  • D
    Li+
Answer
  1. Electron

Explanation:

$\text{F}=\text{q}\text{VB}=\frac{\text{mv}^2}{\text{r}}$

$\text{r}=\frac{\text{mV}}{\text{qB}}$

charqe electron = charqe of proton = charqe of He+ = charqe of Li+ But mass of electron is Lowest.

$\therefore$ (the electron so smallest + circle made by)

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MCQ 491 Mark
If a copper rod carries a direct current, the magnetic field associated with the current will be:
  • A
    Only inside the rod.
  • B
    Only outside the rod.
  • C
    Both inside and outside the rod.
  • D
    Neither inside nor outside the rod.
Answer
  1. Both inside and outside the rod.
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MCQ 501 Mark
In an electric motor, wires carrying a current of 5A are placed at right angles to a magnetic field of induction 0.8T. If each wire has length of 20cm, then the force acting on each wire is:
  • A
    0.2N
  • B
    0.4N
  • C
    0.6N
  • D
    0.8N
Answer
  1. 0.8N

Explanation:

F = Bil = 0.8 × 5 × 20 × 10 − 2 = 0.8N

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M.C.Q (1 Marks) - Physics STD 12 Science Questions - Vidyadip