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Ions of different momentum (), having the same charge, enter normally a uniform magnetic field. The radius of the orbit of an ion is proportional to
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the radius of the orbit of an ion in a magnetic field is directly proportional to its momentum.
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With the help of potentiometer, we can determine the value of emf of a given cell. The sensitivity of the potentiometer is
(A) Directly proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire
(B) Directly proportional to the potential gradient of the wire
(C) inversely proportional to the potential gradient of the wire
(D) inversely proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire
Choose the correct option for the above statements:
(A) Directly proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire
(B) Directly proportional to the potential gradient of the wire
(C) inversely proportional to the potential gradient of the wire
(D) inversely proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire
Choose the correct option for the above statements:
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Correct option: C
A and C only
Option A and C only is correct because the sensitivity of a potentiometer is directly proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire and inversely proportional to the potential gradient of the wire.
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A magnetic field of exerts a force of on a particle having a charge of and going in the plane. Find the velocity of the particle.
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Correct option: C
Option C ((-75 \hat{i}+100 \hat{j}) m/s) is correct because it is the calculated velocity of the particle based on the given magnetic field and force.
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Assertion: Resistance of an ammeter is less than the resistance of a milli ammeter.
Reason: Value of shunt required in case of ammeter is more than a milli ammeter.
Reason: Value of shunt required in case of ammeter is more than a milli ammeter.
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion.
Option B is correct. Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not directly explain why an ammeter's resistance is less than a milliammeter's.
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A charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field. The velocity of the particle at some instant makes an acute angle with the magnetic field. The path of the particle will be :-
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Correct option: C
A helix with uniform pitch
Option C (A helix with uniform pitch) is correct because the component of velocity parallel to the magnetic field remains constant, while the perpendicular component causes circular motion.
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Two parallel wires carrying currents in
opposite directions
opposite directions
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Correct option: A
repel each other
Option A is correct because parallel wires carrying currents in opposite directions create magnetic fields that result in a repulsive force between the wires.
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A magnetic field exerts no force on
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Correct option: D
stationary charge
Option D (stationary charge) is correct because a magnetic field only exerts a force on moving charges.
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Assertion: Cyclotron is a accelerating device.
Reason: Neutrons can be accelerated by the cyclotron.
Reason: Neutrons can be accelerated by the cyclotron.
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Correct option: C
If Assertion is True but the Reason is False
Option C (If Assertion is True but the Reason is False) is correct. Cyclotrons accelerate charged particles, but neutrons, being neutral, cannot be accelerated by them.
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A charged particle moving in a magnetic field
experiences a resultant force
experiences a resultant force
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Correct option: C
in the direction perpendicular to both the field
and its velocity
and its velocity
Option C (in the direction perpendicular to both the field and its velocity) is correct because the magnetic force is given by the cross product of velocity and magnetic field.
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A cyclotron is used to accelerate protons. If the operating magnetic field is and the radius of the cyclotron 'dees' is , the kinetic energy of the accelerated protons in will be
Use ]
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Correct option: B
18
Option B (18) is the correct answer because it is calculated using the formula for kinetic energy in a cyclotron, considering the magnetic field and radius.
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A proton, a deuteron and particle accelerated through the same potential difference enter the region of uniform magnetic field, moving at right angles to magnetic field. The ratio of their kinetic energies will be
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the kinetic energy gained by a charged particle accelerated through a potential difference is proportional to its charge.
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A positive charged particle , mass is dropped from certain point above ground. A constant horizontal magnetic field of magnitude is present. If charge falls down by height , then speed of charge is (neglect effect of air)
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the speed of the charged particle depends only on the height fallen due to gravity, as the magnetic force does no work.
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In a region an electron is moving in a circle. What can be the possible field there?
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Correct option: D
Both (2) and (3)
Option D (Both (2) and (3)) is correct because an electron can move in a circle in a time-varying electric field (due to induced magnetic field) or a uniform magnetic field.
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The maximum current that can be measured by a galvanometer of resistance is . It is converted into a voltmeter that can read upto . The resistance to be connected is series with the galvanometer (in ohm) is
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Correct option: D
4960
Option D (4960) is correct because the series resistance required to convert the galvanometer into a voltmeter is calculated using the formula R = V/Ig - G.
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Two galvanometers 'A' and 'B' require currents of and , respectively to produce the same deflection of 20 divisions. If ' ' and ' ' are their sensitivities, respectively, then
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because sensitivity is inversely proportional to the current required for the same deflection, and galvanometer A requires less current.
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Assertion: Cyclotron is used to accelerate heavy charged particles, such as proton. It not suitable for accelerating light charged particles, such as electrons.
Reason: Specific charge of proton is more as compared to electron.
Reason: Specific charge of proton is more as compared to electron.
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Correct option: C
Assertion is true & Reason is false
Option C (Assertion is true & Reason is false) is correct because while the cyclotron is indeed unsuitable for accelerating light charged particles like electrons, the reason is due to relativistic mass increase, not specific charge.
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Two wires are held perpendicular to the plane of paper and are apart. They carry currents of and in same direction. Then, the magnetic field strength at a point midway between the wires will be
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the magnetic field is the difference between the fields created by each wire at the midpoint.
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Assertion: A circular loop carrying current lies in XY plane with its centre at origin having a magnetic flux in negative Z-axis.
Reason: Magnetic flux direction is independent of the direction of current in the conductor.
Reason: Magnetic flux direction is independent of the direction of current in the conductor.
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Correct option: C
(A) is true, (R) is false
The correct answer is A because the electrostatic force between the plates of an isolated capacitor depends only on the charge and area, not the distance between the plates.
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A particle moving in a circle of radius with a uniform speed takes a time to complete one revolution. If this particle were projected with the same speed at an angle '' to the horizontal, the maximum height attained by it equals The angle of projection '' is then given by:
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it correctly relates the angle of projection to the time period, radius, and acceleration due to gravity.
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Sensitivity of potentiometer can be increased by
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Correct option: B
Increasing the length of the potentiometer wire
Option B is correct because increasing the length of the potentiometer wire decreases the potential gradient, which increases the sensitivity of the potentiometer.
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Assertion: If the current in a solenoid is
reversed in direction while keeping the same
magnitude, the magnetic field energy stored in the
solenoid decreases.
Reason: Magnetic field energy density is
proportional to square of current
reversed in direction while keeping the same
magnitude, the magnetic field energy stored in the
solenoid decreases.
Reason: Magnetic field energy density is
proportional to square of current
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Correct option: D
If both the Assertion and Reason are
incorrect.
incorrect.
Option D (If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect) is correct because reversing the current direction does not decrease the magnetic field energy, and the energy density is proportional to the square of the magnetic field, not necessarily the current directly.
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A straight conductor carries a current of . An electron travelling with a speed of parallel to the wire at a distance of from the conductor, experiences a force of
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the force on the electron is calculated using the magnetic field due to the wire and the Lorentz force formula.
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The magnetic field applied on a cyclotron is . What will be the frequency of electric field that must be applied between the Dee's in order to accelerate a proton?
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the frequency of the electric field is calculated using the magnetic field and the charge-to-mass ratio of the proton.
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A proton is moving in a uniform magnetic field in a circular path of radius a in a direction perpendicular to z-axis along which field exists. Calculate the angular momentum. If the radius is a charge on proton is .
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because it is the angular momentum calculated using the radius, charge, and magnetic field.
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As shown in figure a square loop made from a uniform wire. Calculate the magnetic field at the centre of the square if a battery source is connected between the points 'A' & 'C'.
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Correct option: A
Zero
Option A (Zero) is correct because the current divides equally at point A, and the magnetic fields due to opposite sides of the square cancel out at the center.
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A charged particle is moving in a uniform magnetic field penetrates a layer of lead and thereby loss half of its kinetic energy. Then the radius of curvature of its path is.
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Correct option: C
Reduced to times of its initial values
Option C (Reduced to times of its initial values) is correct because the radius of curvature is proportional to the square root of the kinetic energy.
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Assertion: The trajectory of neutron when it is projected perpendicular to an electric field is parabola.
Reason: A moving charge entering parallel to the magnetic field lines moves in a circular path.
Reason: A moving charge entering parallel to the magnetic field lines moves in a circular path.
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Correct option: D
If both Assertion & Reason are false
Option D (If both Assertion & Reason are false) is correct because a neutron projected perpendicular to an electric field follows a parabolic path, and a moving charge entering parallel to a magnetic field experiences no force, thus moves in a straight line.
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A cubical region of space is filled with some uniform electric and magnetic fields. An electron enters, the cube across one of its faces with velocity and a positron enters via opposite face with velocity . At this instant,
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Correct option: C
Both particles gain or loose energy at the same rate
Option C is correct because both particles have the same magnitude of charge and are moving with the same speed in opposite directions, so the rate at which they gain or lose energy due to the magnetic field is the same.
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A conducting circular loop of radius carries a constant current . It is placed in uniform magnetic field , such that is perpendicular to plane of the loop. Find the magnetic force acting on the loop.
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Correct option: C
Zero
The correct answer is C (Zero) because the net magnetic force on a closed current-carrying loop in a uniform magnetic field is always zero.
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The maximum current that can be measured by a galvanometer of resistance is . It is converted into a voltmeter that can read upto . The resistance to be connected is series with the galvanometer (in ohm) is
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Correct option: D
4960
Option D (4960) is correct because the resistance to be connected in series with the galvanometer is calculated using the formula for converting a galvanometer into a voltmeter.
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