Moving Charges and Magnetism

Class 12 · Physics

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Sample Questions

Q1.A wire of length 1 m carries a current of 5 A in a field of 0.5 T perpendicular to the wire. Force on wire is:

  • A0.5 N
  • B2.5 N
  • C5 N
  • D10 N

Q2.What is the force on a current of 5A in the x-direction in a magnetic field of 2T in the z-direction for a length of 3m?

  • A30N in y-direction
  • B30N in z-direction
  • C10N in y-direction
  • D30N in x-direction

Q3.A proton enters a cyclotron with kinetic energy 0 and exits with kinetic energy 10 MeV. If it made 100 revolutions, the voltage of the dee is approximately:

  • A50 kV
  • B100 kV
  • C1 MV
  • D10 MV

Q4.The magnetic field at the center of a circular arc of radius R, subtending angle φ (in radians) at center, carrying current I is:

  • Aμ₀Iφ/(4πR)
  • Bμ₀I/(2R)
  • Cμ₀Iφ/(2πR)
  • Dμ₀I/(4πR)

Q5.The magnetic field at distance r from a long straight wire carrying current I is:

  • Aμ₀I/(4πr)
  • Bμ₀I/(2πr)
  • Cμ₀I/(2r)
  • Dμ₀I/r

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  • A. Option one
  • B. Option two
  • C. Option three
  • D. Option four

Concepts Covered

Ampere's circuital lawBiot-Savart lawCyclotronForce on current-carrying conductorLorentz forceMagnetic field due to circular loopMagnetic field due to straight wireMagnetic force on moving chargeMagnetic momentMoving coil galvanometerSolenoid and toroidTorque on current loop

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