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When the number of turns of the coil is
doubled, the current sensitivity of a moving coil
galvanometer is doubled whereas the voltage
sensitivity of the galvanometer
doubled, the current sensitivity of a moving coil
galvanometer is doubled whereas the voltage
sensitivity of the galvanometer
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Correct option: A
remains the same
Option A is correct because current sensitivity doubles with the number of turns, but voltage sensitivity remains the same as both N and R double, canceling each other out.
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A charged dust particle of radius m is located in a horizontal electric field having an intensity of . The surrounding medium in air with coefficient of viscosity If this particle moves with a uniform horizontal speed of 0.01 the number of electrons on it will be
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Correct option: B
15
Option B (15) is correct because the number of electrons is calculated by equating the electric force to the viscous force and solving for the number of electrons.
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The magnitude of magnetic field at two points on the axis of a circular coil at distances of 0.05 m and 0.2 m from its centre are in the ratio The radius of coil is:
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Correct option: B
10 cm
Option B (10 cm) is correct because it is the radius that satisfies the given ratio of magnetic fields at the specified distances from the coil's center.
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A non-planar closed loop of arbitrary shape carrying a current is placed in uniform magnetic field. The force acting on the loop
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Correct option: C
is zero for all orientations
Option C (is zero for all orientations) is correct because the net force on any closed current loop in a uniform magnetic field is always zero.
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When a charged particle moves perpendicular
to a uniform magnetic field, there is a change in
its:
to a uniform magnetic field, there is a change in
its:
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Correct option: A
momentum
Option A (momentum) is correct because the magnetic force changes the direction of the charged particle's velocity, thus changing its momentum, but not its speed or kinetic energy.
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Statement (A): The restoring couple in the moving coil galvanometer is due to the current in the coil
Statement(B): Wires of magnetic field around a current carrying straight conductor will be circular in a plane parallel to the conductor
Statement(C): When a charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field, its kinetic energy increases
Statement(B): Wires of magnetic field around a current carrying straight conductor will be circular in a plane parallel to the conductor
Statement(C): When a charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field, its kinetic energy increases
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Correct option: D
A, B, C are false
Option D is correct because all three statements (A, B, and C) are false based on the principles of moving coil galvanometers, magnetic fields, and charged particle motion in magnetic fields.
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The direction of the force on a current carrying
conductor held perpendicular to a uniform
magnetic field is given by
conductor held perpendicular to a uniform
magnetic field is given by
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Correct option: D
Fleming's left hand rule
Option D (Fleming's left hand rule) is correct because it describes the direction of force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
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A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting
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Correct option: D
High residence in series
Option D is correct because a high resistance connected in series with a galvanometer limits the current flowing through it, allowing it to measure higher voltages without damage.
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Assertion: A linear solenoid carrying current is equivalent to a bar magnet.
Reason: The magnetic field lines due to current carrying solenoid resemble exactly with those of a bar magnet.
Reason: The magnetic field lines due to current carrying solenoid resemble exactly with those of a bar magnet.
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Correct option: A
If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option A is correct because a solenoid carrying current generates a magnetic field similar to a bar magnet, and the magnetic field lines are indeed similar.
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In a moving coil galvanometer, to make the
field radial
field radial
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Correct option: B
magnetic poles are cylindrically cut
Option B (magnetic poles are cylindrically cut) is correct because cylindrical magnetic poles create a radial magnetic field in a moving coil galvanometer.
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A solenoid consists of 100 turns of wire and has a length of 10 cm. The magnetic field inside the solenoid when it carries a current of 0.500 A will be
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it is calculated using the formula for the magnetic field inside a solenoid.
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In moving coil galvanometer, strong horse shoe
magnet of concave shaped pole pieces is used to
magnet of concave shaped pole pieces is used to
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Correct option: B
produce magnetic field which is parallel to plane of coil at any position
Option B (produce magnetic field which is parallel to plane of coil at any position) is correct because the concave shaped pole pieces create a radial magnetic field.
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The two parallel wires carry current in
opposite directions
opposite directions
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Correct option: B
the wires repel each other
Option B (the wires repel each other) is correct because parallel wires carrying current in opposite directions experience a repulsive force.
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If an electron of velocity is subjected to magnetic field of then its
(a) path will change
(b) speed does not change
(c) path must be circular
(d) momentum is constant
(a) path will change
(b) speed does not change
(c) path must be circular
(d) momentum is constant
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Correct option: C
a, b, c
Option C (a, b, c) is correct because the electron's path changes, its speed remains constant, and the path is circular when velocity and magnetic field are perpendicular.
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A bar magnet is placed inside a uniform
magnetic field. What does it experience?
magnetic field. What does it experience?
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Correct option: B
A torque
Option B is correct. A bar magnet in a uniform magnetic field experiences a torque that tends to align it with the field, but no net force because the forces on the north and south poles are equal and opposite.
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A closely wound solenoid of length has 5 layers of 500 turns each. If the magnitude of magnetic field inside the solenoid near its centre is , the current carried is-
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Correct option: A
1.4 A
Option A (1.4 A) is correct because it is the current calculated using the formula for the magnetic field inside a solenoid.
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Current is carried in a wire of length . If the wire is turned into a circular coil, the maximum magnitude of torque in a given magnetic field will be:
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the maximum torque is proportional to the square of the length of the wire when formed into a circular coil.
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An electron is moving in a circle of radius in a uniform magnetic field B. Suddenly, the field is reduced to . The radius of the circular path now becomes :
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because when the magnetic field is halved, the radius of the circular path doubles, maintaining the balance of forces.
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Two solenoids are given- 1 st has 1 turn per unit length and 2nd has turns per unit length. Ratio of magnetic fields at their centers is
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Correct option: B
Option B is correct because the magnetic field at the center of a solenoid is proportional to the number of turns per unit length. Therefore, the ratio of the magnetic fields is 1:n.
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Assertion (A): The coil is bound over the metallic frame in moving coil galvanometer.
Reason (R): The metallic frame helps in making steady deflection without any oscillations.
Reason (R): The metallic frame helps in making steady deflection without any oscillations.
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Correct option: A
Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Option A is correct because the metallic frame in a moving coil galvanometer provides electromagnetic damping, which helps to make the deflection steady without oscillations.
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A charged particle moves in a circular path in a uniform magnetic field. If its speed is reduced, then its time period will
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Correct option: C
remain same
Option C (remain same) is correct because the time period of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field is independent of its speed.
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The materials for the construction of electro magnets should have
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Correct option: A
High initial permeability
The correct answer is A (High initial permeability) because electromagnets need to magnetize quickly and strongly, which is facilitated by high initial permeability.
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An electron moving with velocity , describes a circle in a magnetic field of strength If of electron is .
Then the diameter of the circle will be
Then the diameter of the circle will be
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the diameter of the circular path is calculated using the given velocity, magnetic field, and charge-to-mass ratio.
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A solenoid of length 22.5 cm has a total of 900 turns and carries a current of 0.8 A. What is the magnetizing field H near the centre and far away from the end of the solenoid?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it is calculated directly from the formula for the magnetizing field H inside a solenoid.
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The magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil of radius , due to current flowing through it, is . The magnetic field at a point along the axis at a distance from the centre is:
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because it correctly applies the formula for the magnetic field on the axis of a circular coil.
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Statement-1 : The sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is increased by placing a suitable magnetic material as a core inside the coil.
and
Statement-2 : Soft iron has a high magnetic permeability and cannot be easily magnetized or demagnetized.
and
Statement-2 : Soft iron has a high magnetic permeability and cannot be easily magnetized or demagnetized.
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Correct option: C
Statement - 1 is True, Statement-2 is False
Statement - 1 is True, Statement-2 is False. Soft iron is easily magnetized and demagnetized, making statement 2 incorrect.
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A positively charged particle moves in a region having a uniform magnetic field and uniform electric field in same direction. At time , the velocity of the particle is perpendicular to the field direction. The subsequent path of the particle will be
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Correct option: D
A helix with increasing pitch
The correct answer is D because the magnetic field causes a circular path, and the electric field accelerates the particle along that path, resulting in a helix with increasing pitch.
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A solenoid having 2000 turns per meter has a core of area and relative permeability 220. It carries a current of . The which statement among the following is true?
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Correct option: A
Magnetic intensity is . Magnetic field is and Pole strength is
Option A (Magnetic intensity is . Magnetic field is and Pole strength is ) is correct because it is calculated using the formulas for magnetic intensity, magnetic field, and pole strength in a solenoid with a core.
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A 0.1 m long conductor carrying a current of 50A is perpendicular to a magnetic field of 1.25 mT. The mechanical power to move the conductor with a speed of 1m/s is
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Correct option: B
6.25 mw
Option B (6.25 mw) is correct because it is calculated by finding the force on the conductor due to the magnetic field and then multiplying it by the velocity to find the power.
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Assertion: A current element is a source of magnetic field.
Reason: A moving charge is a source of magnetic field.
Reason: A moving charge is a source of magnetic field.
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Correct option: A
If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option A (If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion) is correct because moving charges (current elements) create magnetic fields.
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