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Q1 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · easy · numerical
A circular disc of radius $0.2\,\text{m}$ is placed in a uniform magnetic field of induction $\dfrac{1}{\pi}\,(\text{Wb/m}^2)$ in such a way that its axis makes an angle of $60^\circ$ with $\vec{B}$. The magnetic flux linked with the disc is
A. $0.02\,\text{Wb}$  ✓ Correct
B. $0.06\,\text{Wb}$
C. $0.08\,\text{Wb}$
D. $0.01\,\text{Wb}$
Solution: Magnetic flux, $\phi = \vec{B}\cdot\vec{A} = BA\cos\theta = \dfrac{1}{\pi}\times\pi(0.2)^2\times\cos60^\circ = 0.04\times0.5 = 0.02\,\text{Wb}$.
Q2 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · easy · theory
As a result of change in the magnetic flux linked to a closed loop, an emf $V$ volt is induced in the loop. The work done (joule) in taking a charge $q$ coulomb once along the loop is
A. $qV$  ✓ Correct
B. zero
C. $2qV$
D. $\dfrac{qV}{2}$
Solution: The induced emf $V$ acts as the potential difference driving the charge once around the loop. Work done in moving a charge $q$ through a potential difference $V$ is given by $W = qV$.
Q3 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · easy · theory
The magnetic flux through a circuit of resistance $R$ changes by an amount $\Delta\phi$ in a time $\Delta t$. Then, the total quantity of electric charge $q$ that passes any point in the circuit during the time $\Delta t$ is represented by
A. $q = \dfrac{1}{R}\cdot\dfrac{\Delta\phi}{\Delta t}$
B. $q = \dfrac{\Delta\phi}{R}$  ✓ Correct
C. $q = \dfrac{\Delta\phi}{\Delta t}$
D. $q = R\cdot\dfrac{\Delta\phi}{\Delta t}$
Solution: From Faraday's law, emf induced in the circuit is $e = \dfrac{\Delta\phi}{\Delta t}$. If $R$ is the resistance of the circuit, current $i = \dfrac{e}{R} = \dfrac{\Delta\phi}{R\,\Delta t}$. Thus, charge passing through the circuit, $q = i\,\Delta t = \dfrac{\Delta\phi}{R\,\Delta t}\times\Delta t = \dfrac{\Delta\phi}{R}$.
Q4 — Motional EMF and Eddy Current · easy · theory
In which of the following devices, the eddy current effect is not used?
A. Magnetic braking in train
B. Electromagnet
C. Electric heater  ✓ Correct
D. Induction furnace
Solution: Electric heaters work on the Joule heating effect of current through a resistor, not on eddy currents. Magnetic braking, electromagnets and induction furnaces all rely on eddy currents induced in bulk conductors by a changing flux.
Q5 — Motional EMF and Eddy Current · easy · theory
A wire loop is rotated in a magnetic field. The frequency of change of direction of the induced emf is
A. once per revolution
B. twice per revolution  ✓ Correct
C. four times per revolution
D. six times per revolution
Solution: As the loop rotates, the induced emf varies as $e=e_0\sin\omega t$, which changes sign (direction) twice in every complete revolution — once each time the plane of the loop becomes parallel to $B$.
Q6 — Motional EMF and Eddy Current · easy · numerical
A conductor of length 0.4 m is moving with a speed of 7 m/s perpendicular to a magnetic field of intensity $0.9\text{ Wb/m}^2$. The induced emf across the conductor is
A. $1.26\text{ V}$
B. $2.52\text{ V}$  ✓ Correct
C. $5.04\text{ V}$
D. $25.2\text{ V}$
Solution: $e=Blv\sin\theta$, with $\theta=90^{\circ}$ since $\vec B\perp\vec v$. So $e=0.9\times0.4\times7\times\sin90^{\circ}=2.52\text{ V}$.
Q7 — Motional EMF and Eddy Current · easy · theory
Eddy currents are produced when
A. a metal is kept in a varying magnetic field  ✓ Correct
B. a metal is kept in a steady magnetic field
C. a circular coil is placed in a magnetic field
D. current is passed through a circular coil
Solution: Eddy currents are induced currents that circulate within the body of a bulk conductor when the magnetic flux linked with it changes with time, i.e. when the conductor is in a varying (not steady) magnetic field.
Q8 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · theory
A light bulb and an inductor coil are connected to an AC source through a key, as shown in the figure. The key is closed and after some time an iron rod is inserted into the interior of the inductor. The glow of the light bulb
A. decreases  ✓ Correct
B. remains unchanged
C. will fluctuate
D. increases
Solution: Inserting an iron core increases the inductance $L$ of the coil, which increases the inductive reactance $X_L=\omega L$. Since the circuit current is $I=e/X_L$, the current decreases, so the bulb's glow decreases.
Q9 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · numerical
A long solenoid has 1000 turns. When a current of 4 A flows through it, the magnetic flux linked with each turn of the solenoid is $4\times10^{-3}$ Wb. The self-inductance of the solenoid is
A. $3\text{ H}$
B. $2\text{ H}$
C. $1\text{ H}$  ✓ Correct
D. $4\text{ H}$
Solution: $L=\dfrac{N\phi}{I}=\dfrac{1000\times4\times10^{-3}}{4}=1\text{ H}$.
Q10 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · numerical
A long solenoid has 500 turns. When a current of 2 A is passed through it, the resulting magnetic flux linked with each turn of the solenoid is $4\times10^{-3}$ Wb. The self-inductance of the solenoid is
A. $2.5\text{ H}$
B. $2\text{ H}$
C. $1\text{ H}$  ✓ Correct
D. $4\text{ H}$
Solution: Net flux linkage, $\phi_{net}=N\phi=500\times4\times10^{-3}=2\text{ Wb}$. Self-inductance $L=\dfrac{\phi_{net}}{i}=\dfrac{2}{2}=1\text{ H}$.
Q11 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · numerical
A varying current in a coil changes from $10\,\text{A}$ to zero in $0.5\,\text{s}$. If the average emf induced in the coil is $220\,\text{V}$, the self-inductance of the coil is
A. $5\,\text{H}$
B. $6\,\text{H}$
C. $11\,\text{H}$  ✓ Correct
D. $12\,\text{H}$
Solution: $e=L\dfrac{di}{dt} \Rightarrow 220=L\times\dfrac{10}{0.5} \Rightarrow L=\dfrac{220\times0.5}{10}=11\,\text{H}$.
Q12 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · theory
If $N$ is the number of turns in a coil, the value of self-inductance varies as
A. $N^0$
B. $N$
C. $N^2$  ✓ Correct
D. $N^{-2}$
Solution: Magnetic flux $\phi=BA$ and the field at the centre of a circular coil is $B=\dfrac{\mu_0Ni}{2R}$. The total flux linkage is $N\phi=\dfrac{\mu_0N^2iA}{2R}$, so $L=\dfrac{N\phi}{i}=\dfrac{\mu_0N^2A}{2R}$. Hence $L\propto N^2$.
Q13 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · numerical
What is the self-inductance of a coil which produces $5\,\text{V}$ when the current changes from $3\,\text{A}$ to $2\,\text{A}$ in one millisecond?
A. $5000\,\text{H}$
B. $5\,\text{mH}$  ✓ Correct
C. $50\,\text{H}$
D. $5\,\text{H}$
Solution: $|e|=L\dfrac{di}{dt} \Rightarrow L=\dfrac{|e|}{di/dt}=\dfrac{5}{1/(1\times10^{-3})}=5\times10^{-3}\,\text{H}=5\,\text{mH}$.
Q14 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · numerical
A $100\,\text{mH}$ coil carries a current of $1\,\text{A}$. Energy stored in its magnetic field is
A. $0.5\,\text{J}$
B. $1\,\text{A}$
C. $0.05\,\text{J}$  ✓ Correct
D. $0.1\,\text{J}$
Solution: $E=\dfrac{1}{2}Li^2=\dfrac{1}{2}\times(100\times10^{-3})\times1^2=0.05\,\text{J}$.
Q15 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · theory
If the number of turns per unit length of a coil of a solenoid is doubled, the self-inductance of the solenoid will
A. remain unchanged
B. be halved
C. be doubled
D. become four times  ✓ Correct
Solution: For a long solenoid, $L=\mu_0n^2Al$, where $n$ is the number of turns per unit length. So $L\propto n^2$; doubling $n$ makes $L$ four times its original value.
Q16 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · theory
An inductor may store energy in
A. its electric field
B. its coils
C. its magnetic field  ✓ Correct
D. Both in electric and magnetic fields
Solution: The induced emf is $e=-L\dfrac{di}{dt}$, and the work done in establishing a current $i_0$ is $W=\displaystyle\int_0^{i_0}Li\,di=\dfrac{1}{2}Li_0^2$. This work is stored as energy in the inductor's magnetic field.
Q17 — Self and Mutual Inductances · easy · theory
Energy in a current-carrying coil is stored in the form of
A. electric field
B. magnetic field  ✓ Correct
C. dielectric strength
D. heat
Solution: The energy stored in an inductor carrying current $i_0$ is $W=\dfrac{1}{2}Li_0^2$, and this energy resides in the magnetic field set up by the current.
Q18 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · hard · numerical
In a region of uniform magnetic induction $B=10^{-2}\,\text{T}$, a circular coil of radius $30\,\text{cm}$ and resistance $\pi^2\,\Omega$ is rotated about an axis which is perpendicular to the direction of $B$ and which forms a diameter of the coil. If the coil rotates at $200\,\text{rpm}$ the amplitude of the alternating current induced in the coil is
A. $4\pi^2\,\text{mA}$
B. $30\,\text{mA}$
C. $6\,\text{mA}$  ✓ Correct
D. $200\,\text{mA}$
Solution: When a coil of $N$ turns and area $A$ rotates in an external magnetic field $B$, the flux linked is $\phi = NBA\cos\omega t$, so induced emf $e = -\dfrac{d\phi}{dt} = NBA\omega\sin\omega t$, with maximum current $i_0 = \dfrac{e_0}{R} = \dfrac{NBA\omega}{R}$. Given $N=1$, $B=10^{-2}\,\text{T}$, $A=\pi(0.3)^2\,\text{m}^2$, $R=\pi^2\,\Omega$, $f=\dfrac{200}{60}\,\text{s}^{-1}$, $\omega=2\pi f = 2\pi\times\dfrac{200}{60}$. So $i_0 = \dfrac{10^{-2}\times\pi(0.3)^2\times2\pi\times\frac{200}{60}}{\pi^2} = 6\times10^{-3}\,\text{A} = 6\,\text{mA}$.
Q19 — Motional EMF and Eddy Current · hard · numerical
A conducting square frame of side $a$ and a long straight wire carrying current $I$ are located in the same plane, with the wire running parallel to one side of the frame, passing at a perpendicular distance $x$ from the centre of the frame. The frame moves to the right with a constant velocity $V$. The emf induced in the frame will be proportional to
A. $\dfrac{1}{x^2}$
B. $\dfrac{1}{(2x-a)^2}$
C. $\dfrac{1}{(2x+a)^2}$
D. $\dfrac{1}{(2x-a)(2x+a)}$  ✓ Correct
Solution: The near and far sides of the square frame (at distances $x-\frac{a}{2}$ and $x+\frac{a}{2}$ from the wire) develop motional emfs $e_1=\dfrac{\mu_0IaV}{2\pi(x-a/2)}$ and $e_2=\dfrac{\mu_0IaV}{2\pi(x+a/2)}$, which oppose each other. Net emf $e=e_1-e_2\propto\dfrac{1}{x-a/2}-\dfrac{1}{x+a/2}=\dfrac{a}{x^2-a^2/4}=\dfrac{4a}{(2x-a)(2x+a)}$, so $e\propto\dfrac{1}{(2x-a)(2x+a)}$.
Q20 — Self and Mutual Inductances · hard · numerical
A long solenoid of diameter 0.1 m has $2\times10^4$ turns per metre. At the centre of the solenoid, a coil of 100 turns and radius 0.01 m is placed with its axis coinciding with the solenoid axis. The current in the solenoid reduces at a constant rate to 0 A from 4 A in 0.05 s. If the resistance of the coil is $10\pi^2\ \Omega$, the total charge flowing through the coil during this time is
A. $32\pi\ \mu\text{C}$
B. $16\pi\ \mu\text{C}$
C. $32\ \mu\text{C}$  ✓ Correct
D. $16\ \mu\text{C}$
Solution: Charge $q=\dfrac{\Delta\phi}{R}=\dfrac{N_2\mu_0n_1\Delta I\,\pi r^2}{R}$, with $n_1=2\times10^4\ \text{m}^{-1}$, $N_2=100$, $r=0.01\text{ m}$, $\Delta I=4\text{ A}$, $R=10\pi^2\ \Omega$. $q=\dfrac{100\times4\pi\times10^{-7}\times2\times10^4\times4\times\pi\times10^{-4}}{10\pi^2}=32\times10^{-6}\text{ C}=32\ \mu\text{C}$.
Q21 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · numerical
The magnetic flux linked with a coil (in Wb) is given by the equation $\phi = 5t^2 + 3t + 16$. The magnitude of induced emf in the coil at the fourth second will be
A. $33\,\text{V}$
B. $43\,\text{V}$
C. $108\,\text{V}$
D. $10\,\text{V}$  ✓ Correct
Solution: Magnetic flux linked with coil, $\phi = (5t^2+3t+16)\,\text{Wb}$. Induced emf, $e = \dfrac{d\phi}{dt} = 10t+3$. At $t=3\,\text{s}$, $e_3 = 10(3)+3 = 33\,\text{V}$. At $t=4\,\text{s}$, $e_4 = 10(4)+3 = 43\,\text{V}$. Induced emf in the coil at (during) the fourth second $= e_4-e_3 = 43-33 = 10\,\text{V}$.
Q22 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · numerical
A coil of 800 turns, effective area $0.05\,\text{m}^2$, is kept perpendicular to a magnetic field $5\times10^{-5}\,\text{T}$. When the plane of the coil is rotated by $90^\circ$ around any of its co-planar axis in $0.1\,\text{s}$, the emf induced in the coil will be
A. $0.2\,\text{V}$
B. $2\times10^{-3}\,\text{V}$
C. $0.02\,\text{V}$  ✓ Correct
D. $2\,\text{V}$
Solution: Given, $A=0.05\,\text{m}^2$, $B=5\times10^{-5}\,\text{T}$, $N=800$. Flux linked with the coil, $\phi = N(\vec{B}\cdot\vec{A}) = NBA\cos\theta$, where $\theta$ is the angle between $\vec{B}$ and $\vec{A}$. Emf induced when the coil is rotated from $\theta_1=0^\circ$ to $\theta_2=90^\circ$: $e = \dfrac{NBA}{\Delta t}(\cos\theta_2-\cos\theta_1)$. With $\Delta t = 0.1\,\text{s}$: $e = \dfrac{800\times5\times10^{-5}\times0.05\times[\cos90^\circ-\cos0^\circ]}{0.1} = 2000\times10^{-5} = 0.02\,\text{V}$.
Q23 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · theory
A uniform magnetic field is restricted within a region of radius $r$. The magnetic field changes with time at a rate $\dfrac{dB}{dt}$. Loop 1 of radius $R > r$ encloses the region $r$ and loop 2 of radius $R$ is outside the region of magnetic field. Then, the emf generated is
A. zero in loop 1 and zero in loop 2
B. $\dfrac{dB}{dt}\pi r^2$ in loop 1 and $\dfrac{dB}{dt}\pi r^2$ in loop 2
C. $\dfrac{dB}{dt}\pi r^2$ in loop 1 and zero in loop 2  ✓ Correct
D. $\dfrac{dB}{dt}\pi R^2$ in loop 1 and zero in loop 2
Solution: Induced emf is $|e| = \dfrac{d\phi}{dt}$. For loop 1 (radius $R>r$), it encloses the entire field region of area $\pi r^2$, so $\phi = \pi r^2 B$ and $e_1 = \dfrac{d\phi}{dt} = \pi r^2 \dfrac{dB}{dt}$. Loop 2 lies entirely outside the field region, so the flux linked with it is always zero, giving $e_2 = 0$.
Q24 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · numerical
A coil of resistance $400\,\Omega$ is placed in a magnetic field. If the magnetic flux $\phi\,(\text{Wb})$ linked with the coil varies with time $t$ (second) as $\phi = 50t^2+4$. The current in the coil at $t=2\,\text{s}$ is
A. $0.5\,\text{A}$  ✓ Correct
B. $0.1\,\text{A}$
C. $2\,\text{A}$
D. $1\,\text{A}$
Solution: Induced emf in a coil is given by $E = \dfrac{d\phi}{dt}$. Given $\phi = 50t^2+4$ and $R=400\,\Omega$. So $E = \dfrac{d\phi}{dt}\Big|_{t=2} = 100t\Big|_{t=2} = 200\,\text{V}$. Current in the coil, $I = \dfrac{E}{R} = \dfrac{200}{400} = 0.5\,\text{A}$.
Q25 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · numerical
A conducting circular loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field, $B=0.025\,\text{T}$, with its plane perpendicular to the field. The radius of the loop is made to shrink at a constant rate of $1\,\text{mm}\,\text{s}^{-1}$. The induced emf when the radius is $2\,\text{cm}$, is
A. $2\pi\,\mu\text{V}$
B. $\pi\,\mu\text{V}$  ✓ Correct
C. $\dfrac{\pi}{2}\,\mu\text{V}$
D. $2\,\mu\text{V}$
Solution: Magnetic flux linked with the field $\vec{B}$ and area $\vec{A}$ is $\phi = \vec{B}\cdot\vec{A} = BA = B\pi r^2$ (since $\theta=0$). Induced emf, $|e| = \left|\dfrac{d\phi}{dt}\right| = B(2\pi r)\dfrac{dr}{dt} = 0.025\times2\pi\times0.02\times0.001 = \pi\times10^{-6}\,\text{V} = \pi\,\mu\text{V}$.
Q26 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · theory
A rectangular, a square, a circular and an elliptical loop, all in the $xy$-plane, are moving out of a uniform magnetic field with a constant velocity, $\vec{v}=v\hat{i}$. The magnetic field is directed along the negative $z$-axis direction. The induced emf, during the passage of these loops, out of the field region, will not remain constant for
A. the rectangular, circular and elliptical loops
B. the circular and the elliptical loops  ✓ Correct
C. only the elliptical loop
D. any of the four loops
Solution: For the rectangular and square loops, the leading edge is a straight side of fixed length, so the area coming out per second (and hence the induced emf) stays constant while it exits the field. For the circular and elliptical loops, the length of the boundary crossing the field edge keeps changing as the loop exits, so the area swept out per second is not constant — the induced emf during the passage of these loops out of the field region will not remain constant.
Q27 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · numerical
A conducting circular loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field $0.04\,\text{T}$ with its plane perpendicular to the magnetic field. The radius of the loop starts shrinking at $2\,\text{mm}\,\text{s}^{-1}$. The induced emf in the loop when the radius is $2\,\text{cm}$ is
A. $3.2\pi\,\mu\text{V}$  ✓ Correct
B. $4.8\pi\,\mu\text{V}$
C. $0.8\pi\,\mu\text{V}$
D. $1.6\pi\,\mu\text{V}$
Solution: Magnetic field, $B=0.04\,\text{T}$, and rate of change of radius, $\dfrac{dr}{dt} = 2\,\text{mm}\,\text{s}^{-1} = 2\times10^{-3}\,\text{m/s}$. Induced emf, $e = \dfrac{d\phi}{dt} = B\dfrac{dA}{dt} = B\dfrac{d(\pi r^2)}{dt} = B(2\pi r)\dfrac{dr}{dt}$. At $r=2\,\text{cm}=2\times10^{-2}\,\text{m}$: $e = 0.04\times2\pi\times2\times10^{-2}\times2\times10^{-3} = 3.2\pi\times10^{-6}\,\text{V} = 3.2\pi\,\mu\text{V}$.
Q28 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · theory
The total charge induced in a conducting loop when it is moved in a magnetic field depends on
A. the rate of change of magnetic flux
B. initial magnetic flux
C. the total change in magnetic flux  ✓ Correct
D. final magnetic flux
Solution: Total charge induced in a conducting loop is $q = \int i\,dt$. Since $i=\dfrac{e}{R}$, $q = \displaystyle\int\dfrac{e}{R}\,dt = \dfrac{1}{R}\int e\,dt = \dfrac{1}{R}\int d\phi = \dfrac{\Delta\phi}{R}$. Hence the total charge depends only on the resistance of the loop and the total change in magnetic flux, not on how fast the flux changes.
Q29 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · numerical
A rectangular coil of 20 turns and area of cross-section $25\,\text{cm}^2$ has a resistance of $100\,\Omega$. If a magnetic field which is perpendicular to the plane of coil changes at a rate of $1000\,\text{T/s}$, the current in the coil is
A. $1\,\text{A}$
B. $50\,\text{A}$
C. $0.5\,\text{A}$  ✓ Correct
D. $5\,\text{A}$
Solution: Given, $N=20$, $A=25\,\text{cm}^2=25\times10^{-4}\,\text{m}^2$, $\dfrac{dB}{dt}=1000\,\text{T/s}$, $R=100\,\Omega$. Induced current, $i = \dfrac{e}{R} = \dfrac{NA\frac{dB}{dt}}{R} = \dfrac{20\times25\times10^{-4}\times1000}{100} = \dfrac{50}{100} = 0.5\,\text{A}$.
Q30 — Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz's Laws · medium · numerical
A magnetic field of $2\times10^{-2}\,\text{T}$ acts at right angles to a coil of area $100\,\text{cm}^2$, with 50 turns. The average emf induced in the coil is $0.1\,\text{V}$, when it is removed from the field in $t$ second. The value of $t$ is
A. $10\,\text{s}$
B. $0.1\,\text{s}$  ✓ Correct
C. $0.01\,\text{s}$
D. $1\,\text{s}$
Solution: Emf induced due to change in magnetic flux, $e = \dfrac{d\phi}{dt} = \dfrac{\phi_2-\phi_1}{dt}$. When magnetic field is perpendicular to the coil, $\phi_1 = NBA$; when coil is removed, $\phi_2=0$. So $e = \dfrac{0-NBA}{dt} \Rightarrow dt = \dfrac{NBA}{e} = \dfrac{50\times2\times10^{-2}\times100\times10^{-4}}{0.1} = 0.1\,\text{s}$.