Magnetism Concepts for Grade XII Physics
Magnetism Concepts for Grade XII Physics
GRADE XII
S.
Physical Quantities Diagrams Formulae symbols Units Remarks
No.
𝒒 = 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒 Direction of MF
Force on a moving 𝑭 = 𝑞𝑣𝐵 sin 𝜃 𝒗 = 𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 can be find by
N
1 charge particle in 𝑩 = 𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑
Newton
Right hand rule or
M.F. (F) ⃗ = 𝑞𝑣 × 𝐵
𝑭 ⃗ 𝜽 = 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 Fleming’s left hand Rule
𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 & 𝑀. 𝐹. (if 𝜃 = 90°)
v is perpendicular to B
CASE
A charged particle moving with velocity v enters a Magnetic field B perpendicularly
I
the particle moves in a circular path with same speed v.
𝒒 = 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒
Radius of the circular 𝑚𝑣 𝒗 = 𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 m × Represents inward M.F.
𝒓=
path (r) 𝑞𝐵 𝑩 = 𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 metre Represents outward M.F.
𝒎 = 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠
2𝜋𝑟 2𝜋𝑚 s Time is independent
Time period (T) 𝑻= =
𝑞𝐵 𝑞𝐵 second of speed & radius
𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒎 𝒑 𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝑬 𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑽
𝑝
𝒓= √2𝑚𝐸 √2𝑚𝑞𝑉
𝑞𝐵 𝒓= 𝒓=
𝑞𝐵 𝑞𝐵
Proton Electron Alpha particle (𝑯𝒆𝟐+ ) Deutron ( 𝟐𝟏𝑯)
Charge +e -e +2e +e
Mass m m/1840 4m 2m
CASE v is inclined to B
II Cause charge particle to move in Helical Path (circular + straight)
Vertical Component (𝒗 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝜽) Horizontal Component (𝒗 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝜽)
Cause charge particle to move in - Circular Path Cause charge particle to move in - straight Path
Radius of circular path Pitch of helix path
𝑚𝑣 sin 𝜃 2𝜋𝑚 2𝜋𝑚𝑣 cos 𝜃
𝒓= 𝑻= 𝒑 = 𝑣 cos 𝜃. 𝑇 𝒑=
𝑞𝐵 𝑞𝐵 𝑞𝐵
Lorentz Force (F) 𝒒 = 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒 N 𝐸
𝒗 = 𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 If 𝑣 =
2 Force on a charge ⃗𝑭 = 𝑞(𝐸⃗ + 𝑣 × 𝐵⃗) 𝑩 = 𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑
Newton 𝐵
particle in E.F. & M.F. 𝑬 = 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 Net force = 0
Force on a current 𝑭 = 𝐼𝑙𝐵 sin 𝜃 𝑰 = 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 SI unit of B: Tesla
N
3 carrying conductor in
⃗𝑭 = 𝐼𝑙 × 𝐵⃗
𝒍 = 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ
Newton
cgs unit: Gauss
M.F. (F) 𝑩 = 𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 (𝟏𝑮 = 𝟏𝟎−𝟒 𝑻)
𝜇0 𝐼𝑑𝑙 sin 𝜃 𝑰 = 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡
Biot-Savart Law 𝒅𝑩 = Absolute magnetic
4𝜋 𝑟 2 𝒅𝒍 = 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓
T permeability (𝝁𝟎 )
4 M.F. due to current 𝐼𝑑𝑙 r ⃗⃗⃗ × 𝑟
𝜇0 𝐼𝑑𝑙
𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
Tesla
⃗⃗ =
𝒅𝑩 𝒓 = 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚
Element (𝒅𝑩) 4𝜋 𝑟 3 𝜇0 = 4𝜋 × 10−7 𝑇𝑚𝐴−1
𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝜇0 2𝑴
P 𝒂 = 𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 𝐵=
M.F. on the axis of a 𝜇0 2𝑛𝐼𝜋𝑟 2 𝒓 = 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 T 4𝜋 (𝑟 2 + 𝑎2 )3/2
5 circular current loop
𝑩=
4𝜋 (𝑟 2 + 𝑎2 )3/2 𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 Tesla 𝑀 = 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
= 𝑛𝐼𝐴 = 𝑛𝐼𝜋𝑟 2
Direction of MF
M.F. at the centre of 𝜇0 𝐼 T
6 circular loop
𝑩=
4𝜋 𝑎
2𝜋 𝒂 = 𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝
Tesla
can be find by
Right hand rule
M.F. at the centre of 𝑩 = 𝑁𝑒𝑡 𝑀. 𝐹. for the same current in
two perpendicular 𝑩 = √𝐵1 2 + 𝐵2 2 𝑩𝟏 & 𝑩𝟐 = 𝑀. 𝐹. 𝑎𝑡 T the loop
7 concentric circular 𝐵2 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 Tesla 𝐵𝑛𝑒𝑡 = 𝑩√𝟐
𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝜷 =
𝐵1 1&2
loops 𝛽 = 45°
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Inside 𝒓 < 𝒂
M.F. due to a 𝜇0 2𝐼 B
𝑩= 𝑟 𝒂 = 𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑓 1
straight conductor of 4𝜋 𝑎2 𝑐𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 T 𝐵∝
𝑟
12 circular carrying outside 𝒓 > 𝒂 𝒓 = 𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑓 Tesla
current 𝜇0 2𝐼 𝐴𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 r=a r
𝑩=
4𝜋 𝑟
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Current carrying
M. F. due to circular 𝜇0 2𝑀 𝒙 = 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 T
17 current carrying loop
𝑩=
4𝜋 𝑥 3 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑝 Tesla
circular loop behaves
like magnetic dipole
G
𝐼𝑔 G Resistance
𝐼𝑔
𝐼
Shunt
𝐼 − 𝐼𝑔
𝐼𝑔 𝑉
Shunt Resistance 𝑺 = 𝐼−𝐼 𝐺 Resistance 𝑹=𝐼 −𝐺
𝑔 𝑔
𝐺𝑆
Total Resistance 𝑹𝒕𝒐𝒕 = 𝐺+𝑆 Total Resistance 𝑹𝒕𝒐𝒕 = 𝐺 + 𝑅
Ideal Ammeter has zero Resistance Ideal Voltmeter has infinite Resistance
Application: Same concept is also used to increase Application: Same concept is also used to
the range of ammeter increase the range of Voltmeter
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Physical Quantities Electrostatics Magnetism Remarks
No.
𝒒→𝒎 𝒑→𝑴
1 Dipole moment ⃗⃗⃗⃗ )
⃗ = 𝑞(2𝑎
𝒑 ⃗𝑴 ⃗⃗⃗ )
⃗⃗ = 𝑚(2𝑙 𝒎 = 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ
𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕 = 𝐴 − 𝑚
𝑬→𝑩
2 Torque ⃗𝝉 = 𝑝 × 𝐸⃗ ⃗⃗ × 𝐵
⃗𝝉 = 𝑀 ⃗
𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴 = 𝐴 − 𝑚2
3 Potential Energy 𝑼 = −𝑝. 𝐸⃗ 𝑼 = −𝑀 ⃗⃗ . 𝐵
⃗
Field Intensity on 1 2𝑝 𝜇0 2𝑀 1 𝜇0
4 𝑬𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒂𝒍 = 𝑩𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒂𝒍 = →
axial line 4𝜋𝜖0 𝑟 3 4𝜋 𝑟 3 4𝜋𝜖0 4𝜋
Field Intensity on 1 𝑝 𝜇0 𝑀
5 𝑬𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 = 𝑩𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 =
equatorial line 4𝜋𝜖0 𝑟 3 4𝜋 𝑟 3
S.
Physical Quantities Diagrams Formulae symbols Units Remarks
No.
Gauss’s law for ⃗ . 𝑑𝑠 = 0 𝑩 = 𝑀. 𝐹. It’s simply establishes
6 ∮𝐵
𝑺 = 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐸𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 monopoles do not exist.
magnetism
Magnetic Elements
7
The quantities which describe completely the magnitude & direction of M.F. at a place
Magnetic Declination (𝜽) Magnetic Inclination (𝜹) Horizontal component (H)
Angle between Magnetic Angle which the direction Components of Field
θ Meridian (MM) & of strength of M.F. makes strength in horizontal
δ H Magnetic geographical meridian (GM) with horizontal direction
V Meridian
R Vertical plane passing through- 𝑯 = 𝑅 cos 𝛿 𝑽 = 𝑅 sin 𝛿
Geographic N-S pole: GM
At poles, 𝛿 = 𝟗𝟎° 𝑹 = √𝐻 2 + 𝑉 2
axis of freely suspended At equator, 𝛿 = 𝟎°
𝑉
Magnetic N-S pole: MM tan 𝜹 =
𝐻
S.
Physical Quantities Diagrams Formulae symbols Units Remarks
No.
𝑩 = 𝑓𝑙𝑢𝑥 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓
Relative Magnetic 𝐵 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝜇
8 𝝁𝒓 = No unit 𝝁𝒓 =
Permeability (𝝁𝒓 ) 𝐵0 𝑩𝟎 = 𝑓𝑙𝑢𝑥 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝜇0
𝑣𝑎𝑐𝑢𝑢𝑚
The property of material
Magnetic 𝝁𝒓 = 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑀. which determines how
9 𝝁𝒓 = 1 + 𝜒𝑚 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦
No unit
Susceptibility (𝝌𝒎 ) easily a specimen can be
magnetized in M.F.
10 Magnetic Material
Diamagnetic Paramagnetic Ferromagnetic
Substances weakly repelled by M.F. Substances weakly attracted by M.F. Substances strongly attracted
eg: Cu, Pb, Au, Ag, water, Hg, Air eg: Na, K, Al, Mg, Mn, Cu𝐶𝑙2 by M.F. eg: Fe, Co, Ni
𝐵 < 𝐵0 𝐵 > 𝐵0 𝐵 ≫ 𝐵0
𝜇𝑟 < 1 𝜇𝑟 > 1 𝜇𝑟 ≫ 1
𝜒𝑚 = 𝒏𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝜒𝑚 = 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝜒𝑚 = 𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆
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QUESTION BANK GRADE XII
8. Two charged particles, P and Q, each having charge q but of masses 𝑚1 and 𝑚2 , are accelerated
through the same potential difference V. They enter a region of magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ (⊥ 𝑣) and
describe the circular paths of radii a and b respectively. Then (𝑚1 /𝑚2 ) is equal to: 2024
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𝑎
a) b)
𝑏 𝑎 2 𝑏 2
𝑏 𝑎 c) (𝑏) d) (𝑎)
9. A particle of mass m and charge q moves along y-axis in a region in which a uniform magnetic
⃗ is pointing along x-axis. The Lorentz force acting on the charge will point along: 2025
field 𝐵
a) x-axis c) z-axis
b) y-axis d) negative z-axis
10. A particle of mass m and charge q moving with velocity v𝑖̂ is subjected to a uniform electric
field E𝑗̂. The particle will initially have a tendency to move in a circle of radius: 2025
𝑚𝑣 𝑚𝑣 2
a) ( ) in x-y plane c) ( ) in x-y plane
𝑞𝐸 𝑞𝐸
𝑚𝑣 2 𝑚𝑣 2
b) ( 𝑞𝐸2 ) in x-z plane d) ( 𝑞𝐸2 ) in y-z plane
11. A loop carrying current I clockwise is placed in x-y plane, in a uniform magnetic field directed
along z-axis. The tendency of the loop will be to: 2024
a) move along x-axis c) shrink
b) move along y-axis d) expand
12. Two thin long parallel wires A and B are separated by a distance r and carry current I each in
the same direction. The force per unit length exerted by A on wire B is: 2023
𝜇0 𝐼 𝜇0 𝐼 2
a) , attractive c) , attractive
2𝑟 2𝜋𝑟
𝜇0 𝐼 2 𝜇0 𝐼
b) , repulsive d) , repulsive
2𝜋𝑟 2𝑟
13. Two thin long parallel wires separated by a distance ‘a’ carry current ‘I’ in opposite directions.
The wires will: 2024
0 𝜇 𝐼2
a) Repel each other with a force 2𝜋𝑎 2 , per unit length.
0 𝜇 𝐼2
b) Attract each other with a force 2𝜋𝑎 2 , per unit length.
𝜇0 𝐼 2
c) Attract each other with a force , per unit length.
2𝜋𝑎
𝜇0 𝐼 2
d) Repel each other with a force , per unit length.
2𝜋𝑎
14. Two horizontal thin long parallel wires, separated by a distance r carry current I each in the
opposite directions, The net magnetic field at a point midway between them will be 2023
a) zero 2𝜇0 𝐼
c) vertically upward
𝜇0 𝐼 𝑟
b) vertically downward 𝜇0 𝐼
2𝜋𝑟 d) vertically downward
𝜋𝑟
15. Two long parallel wires kept 2m apart carry 3A current each, in the same direction. The force
per unit length on one wire due to the other is 2023
−5 −1 −7 −1
a) 4.5 × 10 𝑁𝑚 , attractive c) 9 × 10 𝑁𝑚 , repulsive
b) 4.5 × 10−5 𝑁𝑚−1, repulsive d) 9 × 10−5 𝑁𝑚−1 , attractive
16. Two long straight parallel conductors A & B, kept at a distance r, carry current I in opposite
directions. A third identical conductor C, kept at a distance (r/3) from A carry current 𝐼1 in the
same direction as in A. The net magnetic force on unit length of C is 2024
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QUESTION BANK GRADE XII
3𝜇0 𝐼 𝐼1 3𝜇0 𝐼 𝐼1
a) , towards A c) , towards A
2𝜋𝑟 4𝜋𝑟
3𝜇0 𝐼 𝐼1 3𝜇0 𝐼 𝐼1
b) , towards B d) , towards B
2𝜋𝑟 4𝜋𝑟
17. A rectangular coil of area A is kept in a uniform magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ such that the plane of the
coil makes an angle α with 𝐵⃗ . The magnetic flux linked with the coil is: 2025
a) BA sin 𝛼 b) BA cos 𝛼 c) BA d) zero
⃗
18. A circular coil of radius 10 cm is placed in a magnetic field 𝐵 = (1.0𝑖̂ + 0.5𝑗̂) mT such that
the outward unit vector normal to the surface of the coil is (0.6𝑖̂ + 0.8𝑗̂). The magnetic flux
linked with the coil is: 2024
a) 0.314 𝜇𝑊𝑏 b) 3.14 𝜇𝑊𝑏 c) 31.4 𝜇𝑊𝑏 d) 1.256 𝜇𝑊𝑏
19. The value of magnetic field at point O in the given figure is: 2025
𝜇0 𝐼 𝜇0 𝐼
a) c)
2𝜋𝑅 4𝑅
𝜇0 𝐼 𝜇0 𝐼
b) d)
𝜋𝑅 𝑅
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25. A straight conductor is carrying a current of 2 A in +x direction along it. A uniform magnetic
⃗ = (0.6𝑇)𝑗̂ − (0.8𝑇)𝑘̂ is switched on, in the region. The force acting on 10 cm length
field 𝐵
of the conductor is: 2025
a) (0.12𝑗̂ − 0.16𝑘̂) N c) (−0.12𝑗̂ + 0.16𝑘̂) N
b) (−0.16𝑗̂ + 0.12𝑘̂) N d) (0.16𝑗̂ − 0.12𝑘̂) N
26. A 1 cm straight segment of a conductor carrying 1 A current in x direction lies symmetrically
at origin of Cartesian coordinate system. The magnetic field due to this segment at point (1m,
1m,0) is 2025
−9 ̂ −9 ̂
a) 1.0 × 10 𝑘𝑇 b) −1.0 × 10 𝑘𝑇
5.0 −10 ̂ 5.0
c) × 10 𝑘𝑇 d) − × 10−10 𝑘̂𝑇
√2 √2
⃗ such
27. A proton and an α-particle enter with the same velocity 𝑣 in a uniform magnetic field 𝐵
⃗ . The ratio of the radii of their paths is:
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a) 2 b) ½ c) ¼ d) 4
28. A charged particle gains a speed of 106 𝑚𝑠 −1 , when accelerated from rest through a potential
⃗ . The radius of
difference 10 kV. It enters a region of magnetic field of 0·4 T such that 𝑣 ⊥ 𝐵
circular path described by it is: 2025
a) 2.5 cm b) 5 cm c) 8 cm d) 10 cm
29. A 2.0 cm segment of wire, carrying 5.0 A current in positive
y-direction lies along y-axis, as shown in the figure. The
magnetic field at a point (3m, 4m, 0) due to this segment (part
of a circuit) is: 2024
a) (0.12𝑛𝑇)𝑗̂ c) −(0.24𝑛𝑇)𝑘̂
b) −(0.12𝑛𝑇)𝑗̂ d) (0.24𝑛𝑇)𝑘̂
30. A circular loop of wire, carrying current ‘𝐼’ lying in xy-plane with its centre coinciding with
the origin. It is subjected to uniform magnetic field pointing along +z-axis. The loop will:2024
a) move along x-axis c) move along z-axis
b) move along y-axis d) remain stationary
31. A current of (10⁄𝜋)A is maintained in a circular loop of radius 14 cm. The value of dipole
moment associated with the loop is: 2025
a) 0.019 𝐴𝑚2 b) 0.14 𝐴𝑚2 c) 0.196 𝐴𝑚2 d) 0.615 𝐴𝑚2
32. A wire of length 4·4 m is bent round in the shape of a circular loop and carries a current of 1·0
A. The magnetic moment of the loop will be: 2024
2 2 2
a) 0.7𝐴𝑚 b) 1.54𝐴𝑚 c) 2.10𝐴𝑚 d) 3.5𝐴𝑚2
33. A bar magnet is initially at right angles to a uniform magnetic field. The magnet is rotated till
the torque acting on it becomes one-half of its initial value. The angle through which the bar
magnet is rotated is: 2025
a) 30° b) 45° c) 60° d) 75°
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34. A current carrying circular loop of magnetic moment 𝑀 ⃗⃗ is suspended in a vertical plane in an
external magnetic field 𝐵⃗ such that its plane is normal to 𝐵 ⃗ . The work done in rotating this
loop by 45° about an axis perpendicular to 𝐵⃗ is closest to: 2024
a) −0.3 𝑀𝐵 b) 0.3 𝑀𝐵 c) −1.7 𝑀𝐵 d) 1.7 𝑀𝐵
35. The magnetic field due to a small magnetic dipole of dipole moment ‘M’ at a distance ‘r’ from
the centre along the axis if the dipole is given by 2025
𝜇0 2𝑀 𝜇0 𝑀 𝜇0 𝑀 𝜇0 2𝑀
a) × b) × c) × d) ×
4𝜋 𝑟3 4𝜋 𝑟3 4𝜋 2𝑟 3 4𝜋 𝑟2
36. A piece of wire bent in the form of a circular loop A carries a current I. The wire is then bent
into a circular loop B of two turns and carries the same current. The ratio of magnetic fields at
the centre of loop A to that of loop B will be: 2024
a) 1/16 b) 16 c) 4 d) 1/4
37. A galvanometer can be converted into an ammeter of desired range by connecting a: 2025
a) small resistance in series c) small resistance in parallel
b) large resistance in series d) large resistance in parallel
38. A galvanometer of resistance 100 Ω is converted into an ammeter of range (0-1A) using a
resistance of 0.1 Ω. The ammeter will show full scale deflection for a current of about 2024
a) 10 mA b) 20 mA c) 40 mA d) 80 mA
39. A galvanometer of resistance 100 Ω gives full scale deflection for a current of 1 mA. It is
converted into an ammeter of range (0−1A). The resistance of the ammeter will be close to
a) 0.1Ω b) 0.8Ω c) 1.0Ω d) 10Ω
40. A galvanometer of resistance 50 Ω is converted into a voltmeter of range (0 to 2V) using a
resistor of 1 kΩ. If it is to be converted into a voltmeter of range (0 – 10V), the resistance
required will be 2024
a) 4.8 kΩ b) 5.0 kΩ c) 5.2 kΩ d) 5.4 kΩ
41. A Galvanometer shows full scale deflection for a current 𝐼𝑔 . If a shunt of resistance 𝑆1 is
connected to the galvanometer, it gets converted into an ammeter of range (0-I). When
𝑆
resistance of the shunt is made 𝑆2 , its range becomes (0-2I). Then (𝑆1 ) is 2024
2
𝐼+𝐼𝑔 𝐼−𝐼𝑔 2𝐼−𝐼𝑔 𝐼−𝐼𝑔
a) b) c) d)
𝐼−𝐼𝑔 𝐼+𝐼𝑔 𝐼−𝐼𝑔 2𝐼−𝐼𝑔
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a) 𝜏 ∝ 𝐼 3 b) 𝜏 ∝ 𝐼 2
c) 𝜏 ∝ 𝐼 d) 𝜏 ∝ √𝐼
45. A long straight wire of radius ‘a’ carries a steady current ‘I’. The current is uniformly
⃗ 1 at 𝑎 &
distributed across its area of cross-section. The ratio of magnitude of magnetic field 𝐵 2
⃗ 2 at distance 2a is
𝐵 2023
a) 1⁄2 b) 1 c) 2 d) 4
46. An electron enters a uniform magnetic field with speed v. It describes a semicircular path and
comes out of the field. The final speed of the electron is: 2023
a) 𝑍𝑒𝑟𝑜 b) 𝑣 c) 𝑣/2 d) 2𝑣
47. A particle of mass m & charge q is moving with velocity 𝑣 = 𝑣𝑥 𝑖̂ + 𝑣𝑦 𝑗̂. If it is subjected to a
magnetic field 𝐵⃗ = 𝐵0 𝑖̂, it will move in a 2024
a) straight line path c) helical path
b) circular path d) parabolic path
48. A particle having charge +q enters a uniform magnetic
⃗ as shown in the figure. The particle will
field 𝐵
describe: 2025
a) a circular path in XZ plane
b) a semicircular path in XY plane
c) a helical path with its axis parallel to Y-axis
d) a semicircular path in YZ plane
49. A material is pushed out when placed in a uniform magnetic field. The material is 2025
a) non-magnetic c) paramagnetic
b) diamagnetic d) ferromagnetic
50. A piece of a diamagnetic material, free to move when placed in a uniform magnetic field:2025
a) moves along the field c) moves perpendicular to the field
b) moves opposite to the field d) does not move at all
51. The magnetic field lines near a substance are as
shown in the figure. The substance is: 2023
a) Copper
b) Iron
c) Sodium
d) Aluminium
52. Which of the following CANNOT modify an
external magnetic field as shown in the figure? 2023
a) Nickel
b) Silicon
c) Sodium Chloride
d) Copper
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1. Assertion (A): When a bar of copper is placed in an external magnetic field, the field lines get
concentrated inside the bar.
Reason (R): Copper is a paramagnetic substance. 2023
2. Assertion (A): Diamagnetic substances exhibit magnetism.
Reason (R): Diamagnetic materials do not have permanent magnetic dipole moment. 2023
3. Assertion (A): Two long parallel wires, freely suspended and connected in series to a battery,
move apart.
Reason (R): Two wires carrying current in opposite directions repel each other. 2024
4. Assertion (A): An electron and a proton enter with the same momentum 𝑝 in a magnetic field
⃗ such that 𝑝 ⊥ 𝐵
𝐵 ⃗ . Then both describe a circular path of the same radius.
Reason (R): The radius of the circular path described by the charged particle (charge q, mass
m) moving in the magnetic field 𝐵⃗ is given by 𝑟 = 𝑚𝑣. 2024
𝑞𝐵
5. Assertion (A): A charged particle is moving with velocity v in x-y plane, making an angle
(0 < 𝜃 < 𝜋/2 ) with x-axis. If a uniform magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ is applied in the region, along y-
axis, the particle will move in a helical path with its axis parallel to x-axis.
Reason (R): The direction of the magnetic force acting on a charged particle moving in a
magnetic field is along the velocity of the particle. 2025
6. Assertion (A): The energy of a charged particle moving in a magnetic field does not change.
Reason (R): It is because the work done by the magnetic force on the charge moving in a
magnetic field is zero. 2024
7. Assertion (A): A proton and an electron enter a uniform magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ with the same
momentum 𝑝 such that 𝑝 is perpendicular to 𝐵 ⃗ . They describe circular paths of the same radius.
𝑝
Reason (R): In a magnetic field, orbital radius r is equal to 𝑞𝐵. 2024
8. Assertion (A): A current carrying square loop made of a wire of length L is placed in a
magnetic field. It experiences a torque which is greater than the torque on a circular loop made
of the same wire carrying the same current in the same magnetic field.
Reason (R): A square loop occupies more area than a circular loop, both made of wire of the
same length. 2023
9. Assertion (A): The deflecting torque acting on a current carrying loop is zero when its plane
is perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field.
Reason (R): The deflecting torque acting on a loop of magnetic moment 𝑚 ⃗⃗ in a magnetic field
⃗𝐵 is given by the dot product of 𝑚 ⃗
⃗⃗ & 𝐵. 2023
10. Assertion (A): The deflection in a galvanometer is directly proportional to the current passing
through it.
Reason (R): The coil of a galvanometer is suspended in a uniform radial magnetic field. 2025
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Find the magnitude & direction of the net magnetic field at point O.
8. A particle of charge q and mass m starts moving with uniform velocity 𝑣0 𝑖̂. Specify the
direction of magnetic field which should be set up in the region so that the particle moves (a)
straight undeviated, and (b) in a circle. Justify your answers.2 2023
9. Write the expression for the Lorentz force on a particle of charge q moving with a velocity 𝑣
⃗ . When the magnitude of this force is maximum? Show that no work is
in a magnetic field 𝐵
done by this force on the particle during its motion from a point ⃗⃗⃗
𝑟1 to point ⃗⃗⃗
𝑟2 .2 2023
10. Derive an expression for Magnetic force 𝐹 acting on a straight conductor of length L carrying
⃗ . Is it valid when the conductor is in zig-zag form?
current I in an external magnetic field 𝐵
Justify.2 2024
11. A long straight conductor kept along X’X axis, carries a steady current I along +x direction.
At an instant t, a particle of mass m & charge q at a point (x,y) moves with a velocity 𝑣 along
+y direction. Find the magnitude & direction of the force on the particle due to the conductor.2
2023
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12. An alpha particle is projected with velocity 𝑣 = (3.0 × 105 𝑚/𝑠)𝑖̂ into a region in which
magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ = [(0.4𝑇)𝑖̂ + (0.3𝑇)𝑗̂]exists. Calculate the acceleration of the particle in the
region. 𝑖̂ , 𝑗̂ and 𝑘̂ are unit vectors along x, y and z axis respectively and charge to mass ratio
for alpha particle is 4.8 × 107 𝐶/𝑘𝑔.2 2023
13. An electron is revolving around a proton in an orbit of radius r with a speed v. Obtain
expression for magnetic moment associated with the electron.2 2024
⃗ at a point
14. A current of 5A passing along +X direction through a wire. Find the magnetic field 𝐵
𝑟 = (3𝑖̂ + 4𝑗̂)m due to 1cm element of the wire, centered at origin.2 2025
15. A circular coil of wire having 200 turns, each of radius 4·0 cm is placed in a horizontal plane.
It carries a current of 0·40 A in clockwise direction. Find the magnitude and direction of the
magnetic field at the centre of the coil.2 2025
16. A long straight wire AB carries a current I. A particle (mass m &
charge q) moves with a velocity 𝑣, parallel to the wire, at a distance
d from it as shown in the figure. Obtain the expression for the force
experienced by the particle & mention its directions.2 2023
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7. Two long insulated straight wires carrying currents of 3 A & 5 A are arranged in XY plane as
shown in figure. Find the magnitude +& direction of the net magnetic fields at points 𝑃1 (2m,
2m) & 𝑃1 (−1m, 1m).3 2024
8. An infinite straight conductor is kept along X’X axis & current I. A charge q at point P(0,r)
starts moving with velocity 𝑣 = 𝑣0 𝑗̂ as shown in figure. Find the direction & magnitude of
force initially experienced by the charge.3 2024
9.
A. Define magnetic moment of a current-carrying coil. Write its SI unit.1
B. A coil of 60 turns & area 1.5 × 10−3 𝑚3 carrying 2A current lies in a vertical plane. It
experiences a torque of 0.12 Nm when placed in a uniform horizontal magnetic field. The
torque acting on the coil changes to 0.05 Nm after the coil is rotated about its diameter by
90°, in the magnetic field. Find the magnitude of the magnetic field.2 2025
10.
A. Write vector form of Biot-Savart law.1
B. Two insulated long straight wires, each carrying 2·0 A current are kept along xx and yy
axis as shown in the figure. Find the magnitude and direction of resultant magnetic field at
point P (4m, 5m).2 2025
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11.
A. Use Ampere’s circuital law to derive the expression for the magnetic field due to a long
straight current carrying wire of infinite length.2
B. Why is Ampere’s circuital law used for the derivation in (A) above & not Biot-Savart law?
Explain.1 2025
12.
A. State & explain Ampere’s circuital law.1
B. Two long straight parallel wires separated by 20 cm, carry 5 A & 10 A current respectively,
in the same direction. Find the magnitude & direction of the net magnetic field at a point
midway between them.2 2024
13. The magnetic moment (5J/T) of a bar magnet points along a uniform magnetic field 0·4 T.
A. Calculate (i) the potential energy of the bar magnet, and (ii) the work done in turning the
magnet by 180°.2
B. In which case is the potential energy of the magnet minimum?1
14. A current carrying circular loop and a straight wire bent partly in the form of a semicircle are
placed as shown in the figure. Find the magnitude and direction of net magnetic field at point
O.3 2023
15.
A. Briefly describe how the current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer can be
increased.1
B. A galvanometer shows full scale deflection for current 𝐼𝑔 . A Resistance 𝑅1 is required to
convert it into a voltmeter range (0-V) & a resistance 𝑅2 to convert it into a voltmeter of
range (0-2V). Find the resistance of the galvanometer.2 2023
16.
A. What is meant by current sensitivity of a galvanometer? Mention the factors on which it
depends.2
B. A galvanometer of resistance G is converted into a voltmeter of range (0 − 𝑉) by using a
resistance R. Find the resistance, in terms of R and G, required to convert it into a voltmeter
𝑉
of range (0 − 2 ).1
17. A rectangular loop carries a current of 1 A. A straight long wire carrying 2 A current is kept
near the loop in the same plane as shown in the figure. 2025
Find:
A. the torque acting on the loop, and1
B. the magnitude and direction of the net force on the loop.2
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18.
A. In which cases does a charged particle not experience a force in a magnetic field?1
B. A square loop MNPK of side ‘𝑙’ carrying a current ‘𝐼2 ’ is kept close to a long straight wire
in the same plane & the wire carries a steady current 𝐼1 as shown in figure. Obtain the
magnitude of magnetic force exerted by the wire on the loop.2 2025
19. A proton with kinetic energy 1.3384 × 10−14 J moving horizontally from north to south,
enters a uniform magnetic field B of 2·0 mT directed eastward. Calculate: 2024
(i) the speed of the proton1
(ii) the magnitude of acceleration of the proton1
(iii) the radius of the path traced by the proton1
[Take (q /m) for proton = 1.0 × 108 C/kg]
20. A particle of charge q is moving with a velocity 𝑣 at a distance ‘d’ from a long straight wire
carrying a current I as shown in figure. At this instant, It is subjected to uniform electric field
𝐸⃗ such that the particle keeps moving undeviated. In terms of unit vectors 𝑖̂, 𝑗̂ & 𝑘̂, find-
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Find the direction & value of current that has to be maintained in the wire so that the net
magnetic field at O is zero.3 2024
27. Obtain an expression for the torque 𝜏 acting on a current carrying loop in a uniform magnetic
⃗ . Draw the necessary diagram.3
field 𝐵 2024
⃗ . With
28. A rectangular loop of area 𝐴, carrying current I, is placed in a uniform magnetic field 𝐵
the help of a suitable diagram, derive an expression, in vector form, for the torque acting on
the loop.3 2025
29.
A. A rectangular loop of sides 𝑙 and 𝑏 carries a current I clockwise. Write the magnetic
moment 𝑚 ⃗⃗ of the loop and show its direction in a diagram.2
B. The loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ and is free to rotate about an axis which
is perpendicular to 𝐵⃗ . Prove that the loop experiences no net force, but a torque 𝜏 = 𝑚⃗⃗ ×
⃗ .1
𝐵 2025
30. An electron (charge −𝑒, mass m) is revolving around a nucleus, in a hydrogen atom, in a circle
of radius r. Derive an expression, in vector form, for the magnetic dipole moment, ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝜇𝑒 in terms
⃗
of its orbital angular momentum 𝐿. What is gyromagnetic ratio?3 2024
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B. A galvanometer of resistance 6Ω shows full scale deflection for a current of 0·2 A. The value
of shunt to be used with this galvanometer to convert it into an ammeter of range (0 5 A) is:
a) 0.25Ω b) 0.30Ω c) 0.50Ω d) 6.0Ω
C. The value of resistance of the ammeter in case (ii) will be:
a) 0.20Ω b) 0.24Ω c) 6.0Ω d) 6.25Ω
D. A galvanometer is converted into a voltmeter of range (0 − 𝑉) by connecting with it, a
resistance 𝑅1 . If 𝑅1 is replaced by 𝑅2 , the range becomes (0 − 2 𝑉). The resistance of the
galvanometer is:
a) (𝑅2 − 2𝑅1 ) c) (𝑅1 + 𝑅2 )
b) (𝑅2 − 𝑅1 ) d) (𝑅1 − 2𝑅2 )
E. A current of 5 mA flows through a galvanometer. Its coil has 100 turns, each of area of cross-
section 18 cm2 and is suspended in a magnetic field 0·20 T. The deflecting torque acting on
the coil will be :
a) 3.6 × 10−3 Nm c) 2.4 × 10−3 Nm
−4
b) 1.8 × 10 Nm d) 1.2 × 10−4 Nm
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The path followed by the proton is always in the plane of the paper. what is the direction
of the magnetic field in the region near points P, Q & R? What can you say about relative
magnitude of magnetic fields at these points?2
B. A current carrying circular loop of area A produces a magnetic field B at its centre. Show
2𝐵𝐴 𝐴
that the magnetic moment of the loop is 𝜇 √𝜋.3 2025
0
10.
A. Derive an expression for the torque acting on a rectangular current loop suspended in a
uniform magnetic field.2
⃗ in a uniform magnetic field
B. A charged particle is moving in a circular path with velocity 𝑉
⃗ . It is made to pass through a sheet of lead & as a consequence, it loses one half of its
𝐵
kinetic energy without change in its direction. How will (1) the radius of its path (2) its
time period of revolution change?3 2025
11.
A. What is the source of force acting on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic
field? Obtain the expression for force acting between two long straight parallel conductors
carrying steady currents & hence define ‘ampere’.2
B. A point charge q is moving with velocity 𝑣 in a uniform magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ . Find the work
done by the magnetic force on the charge.2
C. Explain the necessary conditions in which the trajectory of a charged particle is helical in
a uniform magnetic field.1 2025
12.
A. A current carrying loop can be considered as a magnetic dipole placed along its axis.
Explain.1
B. Obtain the relation for magnetic dipole moment 𝑀⃗⃗ of current carrying coil. Give the
⃗⃗ .1
direction of 𝑀
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C. A current carrying coil is placed in an external uniform magnetic field. The coil is free to
turn in the magnetic field. What is the net force acting on the coil? Obtain the orientation
of the coil in stable equilibrium. Show that in this orientation the flux of the total field (field
produced by the loop + external field) through the coil is maximum.3 2025
13.
A. With the help of a labelled diagram, explain the principle of working of a moving coil
galvanometer. Write the purpose of using (i) radial magnetic field, and (ii) soft iron core,
in it.3
B. Define current sensitivity of a galvanometer. “Increasing the current sensitivity may not
necessarily increase the voltage sensitivity.” Give reason.2 2025
14.
A.
(i) Write Ampere’s circuital law in mathematical form & explain the term used.1
(ii) As the current carrying solenoid is made longer, the magnetic field produced outside it
approaches zero. Why?1
(iii)A flexible loop of irregular shape carrying current when located in an external magnetic
field, changes to a circular shape. Give reason.1
B. A galvanometer of resistance G is converted into a voltmeter to measure up to V volts, by
connecting a resistance R1 in series with the coil. If R1 is replaced by R2, then it can only
measure up to V/2 volt. Find the value of the resistance R3 (in terms of R1 and R2) needed
to convert it into a voltmeter that can read up to 2 V.2 2025
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2. In a moving coil galvanometer, two moving coils 𝑀1 & 𝑀2 have the following particulars:
𝑅1 = 5Ω, 𝑁1 = 15, 𝐴1 = 3.6 × 10−3 𝑚2 , 𝐵1 = 0.25𝑇
𝑅2 = 7Ω, 𝑁1 = 21, 𝐴2 = 1.8 × 10−3 𝑚2 , 𝐵2 = 0.50𝑇
Assuming that torsional constant of the springs are same for both coils, what will be the ratio
of voltage sensitivity of 𝑀1 & 𝑀2 ? JEE 2025
a) 𝟏 ∶ 𝟏 b) 1 ∶ 3 c) 1 ∶ 2 d) 1 ∶ 4
3. Let 𝐵1 be the magnitude of magnetic field at center of a circular coil of radius R carrying current
I. Let 𝐵2 be the magnitude of magnetic field at an axial distance ‘x’ from the centre. for 𝑥 ∶
𝐵
𝑅 = 3 ∶ 4, 𝐵2 is: JEE 2025
1
a) 𝟔𝟒 ∶ 𝟏𝟐𝟓 b) 25 ∶ 16 c) 4 ∶ 5 d) 16 ∶ 25
4. Consider a long straight wire of a circular cross-section (radius a) carrying a steady current I.
The current is uniformly distributed across this cross-section. The distances from the centre of
the wire’s cross-section at which the magnetic field [inside the wire, outside the wire] is half
of the maximum possible magnetic field, anywhere due to the wire, will be JEE 2025
a) [𝑎/2, 3𝑎] b) [𝑎/4, 3𝑎/2] c) [𝒂/𝟐, 𝟐𝒂] d) [𝑎/4, 2𝑎]
5. An infinite wire has a circular bend of radius a, and carrying a current I as shown in the figure.
The magnitude of magnetic field at the origin O of the arc is given by: JEE 2025
𝜇0 𝐼 𝜋 𝝁𝟎 𝑰 𝟑𝝅 𝜇0 𝐼 𝜋 𝜇0 𝐼 3𝜋
a) [ + 2] b) [ 𝟐 + 𝟏] c) [ + 1] d) [ 2 + 2]
2𝜋 𝑎 2 𝟒𝝅 𝒂 4𝜋 𝑎 2 4𝜋 𝑎
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6. A proton and a deuteron (𝑞 = +𝑒, 𝑚 = 2𝑢) having same kinetic energies enter a region of
uniform magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ , moving perpendicular to 𝐵
⃗ . The ratio of the radius 𝑟𝑑 of deutron
path to the radius 𝑟𝑝 of the proton path is: JEE 2024
a) 1 ∶ 2 c) √𝟐 ∶ 𝟏
b) 1 ∶ 1 d) 1 ∶ √2
7. The vertical component of the earth's magnetic field is 6 × 10−5 T at any place where the angle
of dip is 37°. The earth's resultant magnetic field at that place will be JEE 2022
(Given tan 37° = 3/4)
a) 8 × 10−5 T c) 5 × 10−4 T
b) 6 × 10−5 T d) 𝟏 × 𝟏𝟎−𝟒 T
8. A 2 amp current is flowing through two different small circular copper coils having radii ratio
1 : 2. The ratio of their respective magnetic moments will be NEET 2025
a) 2 : 1 b) 4 : 1 c) 1 : 4 d) 1 : 2
9. Match list I & II NEET 2024
List I List II
Material Susceptibility 𝝌
A. Diamagnetic I. 𝜒=0
B. Ferromagnetic II. 0 > 𝜒 ≥ −1
C. Paramagnetic III. 𝜒≫1
D. Non-magnetic IV. 0<𝜒<𝜀
(𝜀 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
a) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I c) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
b) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV d) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
10. A long straight wire of length 2m and mass 250g is suspended horizontally in a uniform
horizontal magnetic field of 0.7T. The amount of current flowing through the wire will be
(𝑔 = 9.8𝑚𝑠 −2 ) NEET 2023
a) 2.45A b) 2.25A c) 2.75A d) 1.75A
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The torque (τ) on a current-carrying loop in a magnetic field is given by the equation τ = nIABsinα, where n is the number of turns, I is the current, A is the area of the loop, B is the magnetic field, and α is the angle between the normal to the loop and the magnetic field. The torque is maximized when the loop is perpendicular to the magnetic field (α = 90 degrees or sinα = 1), giving τ_max = nIAB .
The magnetic force on a charged particle moving with velocity v parallel to a wire carrying current I is F = qvB, where B is the magnetic field created by the wire. The force is perpendicular to both the velocity and magnetic field direction, affecting the particle's trajectory. The path can be straight or circular based on initial velocity and magnetic field orientation .
Increasing the solenoid's turn radius affects the magnetic field minimally if the coil remains long relative to the diameter. Doubling the length and total turns maintains the field strength, as the field inside a solenoid is defined by B = μ₀nI (where n is number of turns per unit length) and remains unaffected by radius or physical length modifications if n is maintained .
A moving coil galvanometer operates on the principle that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a deflecting torque, proportional to the current passing through it. This torque causes angular deflection, which is counteracted by a torsional spring, allowing it to measure small currents accurately by correlating deflection with current magnitude .
The magnetic field (B) at a distance x from the center of a circular loop of radius a carrying current I is derived using the Biot-Savart Law. The expression is B = (μ₀Ia²)/(2(x² + a²)^(3/2)), directed along the axis of the loop .
The gyromagnetic ratio is the ratio of the magnetic moment to the angular momentum (L) of a system. It is significant as it helps describe the intrinsic properties of particles like electrons, relating magnetic properties to mechanical motion. For a revolving electron, the magnetic moment M is given by M = (e/2me)L, where e is the charge and me is the electron mass .
An ideal ammeter has zero resistance and is connected in series, minimizing the influence on circuit current. An ideal voltmeter has infinite resistance and is connected in parallel, ensuring negligible current and accurate voltage measurement. Practical devices approximate these conditions with low resistance shunts and high resistance series connections, respectively .
The magnetic force F on a wire of length L carrying current I in a magnetic field B is given by F = ILBsinθ, where θ is the angle between the wire and the magnetic field. Force magnitude depends on current, wire length, field strength, and orientation relative to the field. Maximum force occurs when the wire is perpendicular to the field (θ = 90°).
A moving coil galvanometer is sensitive to small currents and has a deflecting torque proportional to the current. It isn't used directly due to its sensitivity and low current rating. To measure larger currents, a low-resistance shunt is connected in parallel, converting it into an ammeter while preserving the instrument's accuracy .
The magnetic dipole moment M of an electron orbiting a nucleus is given by M = evr/2, where e is electron charge, v its velocity, and r the orbit radius. This is significant as it demonstrates the electron’s orbital motion contributing to its magnetic properties, analogous to current in a loop, and affects magnetic interactions at atomic levels .