WORKSHEET-2
Class 12 - Physics
1. An electron moves with a velocity of 103 ms-1 in a magnetic field of induction 0.3 T at an angle 30 If ∘ e
of [1]
m
electron is 1.76 × 1011 C kg-1, the radius of the path is nearly:
a) 10-8 m b) 10-10 m
c) 10-6 m d) 2 × 10-8 m
2. A rectangular loop carrying a current I1 is situated near a long straight wire carrying a steady current I2. The [1]
wire is parallel to one of the sides of the loop and is in the plane of the loop as shown in the figure. Then the
current loop will
a) rotate about an axis parallel to the wire b) remain stationary
c) move towards the wire d) move away from the wire
3. What is magnetic induction at point O, if the current carrying wire is in the shape given in the figure? [1]
μ i μ i
a) o
4πr
b) o
4πr
. 2π
μ i μ i
c) o
[
3π
+ 1] d) o
[
π
+ 1]
4πr 2 4πr 2
4. Which one of the following has negative value of susceptibility? [1]
a) Lead b) Nickel
c) Iron d) Aluminium
5. The arrangement fo two magnetic poles of equal and opposite strengths separated by a finite distance is called: [1]
a) Magnetic dipole b) Magnetic current
c) Magnetic field d) Magnetic pole
6. Assertion: Copper is a paramagnetic substance. [1]
Reason: Paramagnetic substance when placed in a magnetic field is feebly magnetised in a direction opposite to
that of the magnetizing field.
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the
explanation of A correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false and R is also false
7. Assertion (A): The poles of a bar magnet cannot be separated. [1]
Reason (R): Magnetic monopoles do not exist.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
8. A square of side L meters lies in the x-y plane in a region, where the magnetic field is given by [1]
→
^ ^ ^
B = Bo (2 i + 3 j + 4k) Tesla, where Bo is constant. The magnitude of flux passing through the square is
a) 4 B L2Wb b) 3 B L2Wb
0 0
−−
c) √29 B o
2
L Wb d) 2 B0L2Wb
9. The current in a coil of 15 mH increases uniformly from zero to 4 A in 0.004 s. The emf induced in the coil will [1]
be:
a) 12.5 V b) 22.5 V
c) 17.5 V d) 15.0 V
10. The magnetic flux through a circuit of resistance R changes by an amount Δϕ in a time Δt. Then the total [1]
quantity of electric charge Q that passes any point in the circuit during the time Δt is represented by:
a) Q b)
Δϕ 1 Δϕ
= Q =
Δt R Δt
c) Q = R
Δϕ
d) Q =
Δϕ
Δt R
11. Assertion (A): Self-inductance is called the inertia of electricity. [1]
Reason (R): Self-inductance is the phenomenon, according to which an opposing induced e.m.f. is produced in
a coil as a result of the change in current or magnetic flux linked in the coil.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
12. Figure shows planar loops of different shapes moving out of or into a region of a magnetic field which is [1]
directed normal to the plane of the loop away from the reader. Direction of induced current in i,ii and iii are
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a) clockwise, clockwise, clockwise b) anti-clockwise, clockwise, clockwise
c) anti-clockwise, anti-clockwise, clockwise d) anti-clockwise, clockwise, anti-clockwise
13. Series LCR circuit is connected to a variable frequency 230 V source where L = 5.0 H, C = 80 μF, R = 40 Ω . [1]
Impedance of the circuit and the amplitude of current at the resonating frequency are
a) 50 Ω , 8.1 A b) 40 Ω , 5.75 A
c) 80 Ω , 3.9 A d) 25 Ω , 5.4 A
14. Which of the following quantity/quantities remains same in primary and secondary coils of an ideal transformer? [1]
Current, Voltage, Power, Magnetic flux
a) Voltage only b) Magnetic flux and Power both
c) Power only d) Current only
15. What is the energy of an ultraviolet photon with a wavelength of 200 nm? [1]
a) 9.339 ×10 −10
J b) 9.739 ×10 −10
J
c) 9.94 ×10 −19
J d) 9.539 ×10 −10
J
16. For a medium with permittivity E and permeability μ , the velocity of light is given by: [1]
−
−
a) √ ε
μ
b) 1
√με
−
−
c) √−−
με d) √
μ
17. Assertion: Soft and hard X-rays differ in frequency as well as velocity. [1]
Reason: The penetrating power of hard X-rays is more than the penetrating power of soft X-rays.
a) Assertion and reason both are correct b) Assertion and reason both are correct
statements and reason is correct explanation statements but reason is not correct
for assertion. explanation for assertion.
c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is
wrong statement. correct statement.
18. An electron and a proton enter a region of uniform magnetic field B with uniform speed v in a perpendicular [2]
direction (fig.).
i. Show the trajectories followed by two particles.
ii. What is the ratio of the radii of the circular paths of electron to proton?
19. Use Biot-Savart law to obtain an expression for the magnetic field at the centre of a coil bent in the form of a [2]
square of side 2a carrying current I.
20. An electron of 45 eV energy is revolving in a circular path in a magnetic field of intensity 9 × 10 −5 −2
Wb m . [2]
Determine (i) the speed of the electron (ii) radius of the circular path.
21. What is the force on a wire of length 4.0 cm inside a solenoid near its centre, making an angle of 60° with its [2]
axis? The wire carries a current of 12 A and the magnetic field due to the solenoid has a magnitude of 0.25T.
22. The susceptibility of a magnetic material is 2.6 × 10-5. Identify the type of magnetic material and state its two [2]
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properties.
23. Compare the magnetic fields of a bar magnet and current carrying solenoid. [2]
24. A bar magnet placed in a uniform magnetic field of strength 0.3T with its axis at 30° to the field, experiences a [2]
torque of 0.06 Nm. What is the magnetic moment of the bar magnet?
25. A magnetising field of 1500 A/m produces a magnetic flux of 2.4 × 10-5 weber in a bar of iron of crosssection [2]
0.5 cm2. Calculate permeability and susceptibility of the iron-bar used.
26. i. An iron ring of relative permeability μ has windings of insulated copper wire of n turns per metre. When
r
[2]
the current in the windings is I, find the expression for the magnetic field in the ring,
ii. The susceptibility of a magnetic material is 0.9853. Identify the type of magnetic material. Draw the
modification of the field pattern on keeping a piece of this material in a uniform magnetic field.
27. Predict the polarity of the capacitor in the situation described by adjoining as shown in figure. Explain the reason [2]
too.
28. Consider a magnet surrounded by a wire with an on/off switch S (Figure). If the switch is thrown from the off [2]
position (open circuit) to the on position (closed circuit), will a current flow in the circuit? Explain.
29. An a.c. generator consists of a coil of 50 turns and area 2.5 m2 rotating at an angular speed of 60 rad s-1 in a [2]
uniform magnetic field B = 0.30 T between two fixed pole pieces. The resistance of the circuit including that of
the coil is 500 Ω .
i. What is the maximum current drawn from the generator?
ii. What is the flux through the coil when the current is zero? What is the flux when the current is maximum?
iii. Would the generator work if the coil were stationary and instead the pole pieces rotated together with the
same speed as above?
30. You are given an air coil, a bulb, an iron rod and a source of electricity. Suggest a method to find whether the [2]
given source is d.c. or a.c. Explain your answer.
31. Study the circuits (a) and (b) shown in Figure and answer the following questions. [2]
a. Under which conditions would the rms currents in the two circuits be the same?
b. Can the rms current in circuit (b) be larger than that in (a)?
32. A circuit is set up by connecting inductance L = 100 mH, resistor R = 100 Ω and a capacitor of reactance 200 Ω [2]
–
in series. An alternating emf of 150 √2 V, 500
π
Hz is applied across this series combination. Calculate the power
dissipated in the resistor.
33. An alternating voltage given by [2]
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V = 70 sin 100 πt is connected across a pure resistor of 25Ω . Find
i. the frequency of the source.
ii. the rms current through the resistor.
34. a. The wavelength of the electromagnetic wave is often correlated with the characteristic size of the system that [2]
radiates. Give two examples to justify this statement.
b. a. Long distance radio broadcasts use short-wave bands. Why?
b. Optical and radio telescopes are built on the ground, but X-ray astronomy is possible only from satellites
orbiting the Earth. Why?
35. A plane electromagnetic wave of angular frequency ω is propagating with velocity c along the z-axis. Write [2]
vector equations of oscillating electric and magnetic fields and show these fields diagrammatically.
36. Even though an electric field E⃗ exerts a force qE⃗ on a charged particle yet the electric field of an EM wave does [2]
not contribute to the radiation pressure (but transfers energy). Explain.
37. Find the wavelength of the electromagnetic waves of frequency 4 × 109 Hz in free space. Give its two [2]
applications.
38. A straight horizontal conducting rod of length 0.45 m and mass 60 g is suspended by two vertical wires at its [3]
ends. A current of 5.0 A is set up in the rod through the wires.
a. What magnetic field should be set up normal to the conductor in order that the tension in the wires is zero?
b. What will be the total tension in the wires if the direction of current is reversed, keeping the magnetic field
same as before? (Ignore the mass of the wires) g = 9.8 ms-2.
39. A given rectangular coil OLMN of area A, carrying a given current I, is placed in a uniform magnetic field [3]
⃗ ^
B = Bk in two different orientations (a) and (b) as shown. What is the magnitude of torque experienced by
this coil in the two cases?
40. A fine pencil of β -particles, moving with a speed v, enters a region (region 1), where a uniform electric and a [3]
uniform magnetic field are both present. These P -particles then move into region II where only the magnetic
field (out of the two fields present in region I), exists. The path of the β -particles, in the two regions, is shown
in Fig.
i. State the direction of the magnetic field.
ii. State the relation between 'E' and 'B' in the region I.
iii. Drive the expression for the radius of the circular path of the β -particle in region II.
If the magnitude of the magnetic field, in region II, is changed to n times its earlier value, (without changing the
magnetic field in the region I) find the factor by which the radius of this circular path would change.
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41. Two long straight parallel conductors carry steady current I1 and I2 separated by a distance d. If the currents are [3]
flowing in the same direction, show how the magnetic field set up in one produces an attractive force on the
other. Obtain the expression for this force. Hence define one ampere.
42. i. Mention two properties of soft iron due to which it is preferred for making an electromagnet? [3]
ii. State Gauss law in magnetism. How it is different from Gauss law in electrostatics and why?
43. Verify the Gauss’s law for magnetic field of a point dipole of dipole moment m at the origin for the surface [3]
which is a sphere of radius R.
44. A short bar magnet placed with its axis at 30° with an external field of 800 G experiences a torque of 0.016 Nm. [3]
a. What is the magnetic moment of the magnet?
b. What is the work done in moving it from its most stable to the most unstable position?
c. The bar magnet is replaced by a solenoid of cross-sectional area 2 × 10-4 m2 and 1000 turns, but of the same
magnetic moment. Determine the current flowing through the solenoid.
45. In an iron bar (5 cm × 1cm × 1cm) the magnetic moment of an atom is 1.8 × 10-23 Am2. [3]
i. What will be the magnetic moment of the bar in the state of magnetic saturation?
ii. What torque will have to be applied to keep the bar perpendicular to an external magnetic field of 15,000
gauss? Density of iron = 7.8 g cm-3, its atomic mass = 56.
46. Derive an expression for the intensity of the magnetic field at an axial point of a short magnetic dipole. [3]
47. Derive an expression for the magnetic field due to a magnetic dipole in broad-side on position at a distance r [3]
from its centre. The length of the dipole is 2l and its magnetic moment is m.
48. Draw the labelled diagram of an AC generator. Briefly explain its working and obtain the expression for the emf [3]
produced in the coil.
49. A square loop of side 20 cm is initially kept 30 cm away from a region of uniform magnetic field of 0.1 T as [3]
shown in the figure. It is then moved towards the right with a velocity of 10 cm s-1 till it goes out of the field.
Plot a graph showing the variation of
i. magnetic flux (ϕ ) through the loop with time t.
ii. induced emf (ε ) in the loop with time t.
iii. induced current in the loop, if it has resistance of 0.1Ω
50. i. Define self-inductance. Write its SI unit. [3]
ii. A long solenoid with 15 turns per cm has a small loop of area 2.0 cm2 placed inside the solenoid normal to
its axis. If the current carried by the solenoid changes steadily from 2.0 A to 4.0 A in 0.1 s, then what is the
induced emf in the loop while the current is changing?
51. A coil of number of turns N, area A, is rotated at a constant angular speed ω , in a uniform magnetic field B, and [3]
connected to a resistor R.
Deduce expressions for: (i) maximum emf induced in the coil. (ii) power dissipation in the coil.
52. i. Define the term self-inductance and write its S.I. unit. [3]
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ii. Obtain the expression for the mutual inductance of two long co-axial solenoids S1 and S2 wound one over
the other, each of length L and radii r1 and r2 and n1 and n2 number of turns per unit length, when a current I
is set up in the outer solenoid S2.
53. Mention various energy losses in a transformer. [3]
54. Figures (a), (b) and (c) show three a.c. circuits in which equal currents are flowing. If the frequency of emf be [3]
increased, how will the current be affected in these circuits? Give reason for your answer.
55. i. Find the value of the phase difference between the current and the voltage in the series L-C-R circuit shown [3]
below. Which one leads in phase: current or voltage?
ii. Without making any other change, find the value of the additional capacitor C', to be connected in parallel
with the capacitor C, in order to make the power factor of the circuit unity.
56. A 200 V variable frequency a.c. source is connected to a series combination of L = 5H, C = 80 μ F and R = 40 [3]
Ω . Calculate
i. angular frequency of the source to get maximum current in the circuit,
ii. the current amplitude at resonance and
iii. the power dissipated in the circuit.
57. The figure shows the graphical variation of the reactance of a capacitor with frequency of ac source. [3]
a. Find the capacitance of the capacitor.
b. An ideal inductor has the same reactance at 100 Hz frequency as the capacitor has at the same frequency.
Find the value of inductance of the inductor.
c. Draw the graph showing the variation of the reactance of this inductor with frequency.
58. Draw the phasor diagram of a series LCR connected across an ac source V = Vo sin ωt. Hence, derive the [3]
expression for the impedance of the circuit. Obtain the conditions for the phase angle under which the current is
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(i) maximum, and (ii) minimum.
59. Derive an expression for the average power consumed in a series LCR circuit connected to a.c. source in which [3]
phase difference between the voltage and the current in the circuit is ϕ .
60. i. How are electromagnetic waves produced? Explain. [3]
ii. A plane electromagnetic wave is travelling through a medium along the +ve z-direction. Depict the
electromagnetic wave showing the directions of the oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
61. a. Which of the following, if any, can act as a source of electromagnetic waves? [3]
i. A charge moving with a constant velocity.
ii. A charge moving in a circular orbit.
iii. A charge at rest.
Give reason.
b. Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum, to which waves of frequency (i) 1020 Hz, (ii) 109 Hz
belong.
62. Name the radiation of the electromagnetic spectrum which is used for the following: [3]
a. Radar
b. To photograph internal parts of human body
c. For taking photographs of the sky during night and foggy conditions
Give the frequency range in each case.
63. The oscillating magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by [3]
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By = (8 × 10 ) sin[2 × 10 t + 300πx]T
i. Calculate the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave.
ii. Write down the expression for the oscillating electric field.
64. What are matter waves? Find the ratio of de Broglie wavelengths associated with proton and alpha particles [3]
when both particles
a. are accelerated through the same potential difference.
b. have same velocity.
65. i. Using Biot-Savart's law, deduce an expression for the magnetic field on the axis of a circular current carrying [5]
loop.
ii. Draw the magnetic field lines due to a current carrying loop.
iii. A straight wire carrying a current of 12 A is bent into a semi-circular arc of radius 2.0 cm as shown in the
figure. What is the magnetic field B at O due to
66. Two wires A and B have the same length equal to 44 cm and carry a current of 10 A each. Wire A is bent into a [5]
circle and wire B into a square, (a) Which wire produces a greater magnetic field at the centre? (b) Obtain the
magnitudes of the fields at the centres of the two wires.
67. i. Derive an expression for the magnetic field at a point on the axis of a current-carrying circular loop. [5]
ii. A coil of 100 turns (tightly bound) and radius 10 cm, carries a current of 1 A. What is the magnitude of the
magnetic field at the entre of the coil.
68. i. Express Biot-Savart law in the vector form. [5]
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ii. Use it to obtain the expression for the magnetic field at an axial point, distanced from the centre of a circular
coil of radius R carrying current I.
iii. Also, find the ratio of the magnitudes of the magnetic field of this coil at the centre and at an axial point for
–
which x = R√3.
69. a. State Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction. [5]
b. Derive an expression for the emf induced across the ends of a straight conductor of length l moving at right
angles to a uniform magnetic field B with a uniform speed v.
c. Obtain the expression for the magnetic energy stored in a solenoid in terms of the magnetic field B, area A
and length l of the solenoid through which a current i is passed.
70. i. Define mutual inductance. Deduce an expression for the mutual inductance of two long coaxial solenoids [5]
having different radii and different number of turns.
ii. A coil is mechanically rotated with angular speed co in a uniform magnetic field which is perpendicular to
the axis of rotation of the coil. The plane of the coil is initially perpendicular to the field. Plot a graph
showing variation of (a) magnetic flux and (b) the induced emf in the coil as a function of ωt.
71. i. A resistor and a capacitor are connected in series to an ac source v = vm sin ωt . Derive an expression for the [5]
impedance of the circuit.
ii. When does an inductor act as a conductor in a circuit? Give reason for it.
iii. An electric lamp is designed to operate at 110 V dc and 11 A current. If the lamp is operated on 220 V, 50 Hz
ac source with a coil in series, then find the inductance of the coil.
72. A circuit containing a 80 mH inductor and a 60 μF capacitor in series is connected to a 230 V, 50 Hz supply. [5]
The resistance of the circuit is negligible.
a. Obtain the current amplitude and rms values.
b. Obtain the rms values of potential drops across each element.
c. What is the average power transferred to the inductor?
d. What is the average power transferred to the capacitor?
e. What is the total average power absorbed by the circuit? [‘Average’ implies ‘averaged over one cycle’.]
73. i. Draw a labelled diagram of a step-down transformer. State the principle of its working. [5]
ii. Express the turn ratio in terms of voltages.
iii. Find the ratio of primary and secondary currents in terms of turn ratio in an ideal transformer.
iv. How much current is drawn by the primary of a transformer connected to 220 V supply when it delivers
power to a 110 V - 550 W refrigerator?
74. i. Draw an arrangement for winding of primary and secondary coils in a transformer with two coils on a [5]
separate limb of the core. State the underlying principle of a transformer. Deduce the expression for the ratio
of secondary voltage to the primary voltage in terms of the ratio of the number of turns of primary and
secondary winding. For an ideal transformer, obtain the ratio of primary and secondary currents in terms of
the ratio of the voltages in the secondary and primary voltages.
ii. Write any two reasons for the energy losses which occur in actual transformers.
iii. A step-up transformer converts a low input voltage into a high output voltage. Does it violate law of
conservation of energy? Explain.
75. An ac voltage V = Vmsin ωt is applied to a series LCR circuit. Obtain an expression for the current in the circuit [5]
and the phase angle between the current and voltage. What is resonance frequency?
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