Moving Charges & Magnetism
(2025)
1. A 1 cm segment of a wire lying along x-axis carries current of 0.5 A along +x
direction. A magnetic field ⃗𝐁
⃗ = (0.4 mT) ĵ + (0.6 mT) k̂ is switched on, in the region.
The force acting on the segment is (1 Marks) (2025)
(A) (2ĵ + 3k̂ ) mN
(B) (-3ĵ + 2k̂ ) μN
(C) (6ĵ + 4k̂ ) mN
(D) (-4ĵ + 6k̂ ) μN
2. Two statements are given – one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled
Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given
below : (1 Marks) (2025)
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.
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.
3. Using Biot-Savart law, derive expression for the magnetic field (𝐁⃗⃗ ) due to a
circular current carrying loop at a point on its axis and hence at its centre.
(1 Marks) (2025)
⃗ in a non-uniform magnetic field traces a path
4. (i) A proton moving with velocity 𝐕
as shown in the figure.
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 and R? What can you say
about relative magnitude of magnetic fields at these points? (5 Marks) (2025)
(ii) A current carrying circular loop of area A produces a magnetic field B at its
centre. Show that the magnetic moment of the loop
5. (i) Derive an expression for the torque acting on a rectangular current loop
suspended in a uniform magnetic field.
(ii) A charged particle is moving in a circular path with velocity 𝐕⃗ in a uniform
⃗⃗ . It is made to pass through a sheet of lead and as a consequence, it
magnetic field 𝐁
looses one half of its kinetic energy without change in its direction. How will (1) the
radius of its path (2) its time period of revolution change? (5 Marks) (2025)
Answers
1. (B) (-3ĵ + 2k̂ ) μN
2. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
3.
Derivation for
Magnetic field on the axis
Magnetic field at the centre
From Biot Savart’ s Law
All the components perpendicular to x- axis are summed over and we obtain a null
result. Only x- components contribute. The net contribution along x- direction
Magnetic field at the centre of the loop –
Here x= 0
4.
(i) Finding the direction of magnetic field near points P,Q and R
Conclusion about the relative magnitude of magnetic field.
(ii) Showing the given expression of magnetic moment.
(i) Near point P
Magnetic field is acting into the plane of the paper as Force is acting upwards.
Near point Q
Magnetic field is into the plane of paper as force is acting upwards.
Near point R
Magnetic field is acting out of the plane of the paper as F is acting downwards.
Relative Magnitude of the Magnetic field.
Therefore,
Near point P, magnitude of B is small.
Near point Q, B is relatively smaller than point P.
Near point R, B is relatively larger than point P.
(BQ < BP)
(ii) Let r be the radius of the circular coil and I is the current in the coil then
5.
(i) Deriving the expression for the torque.
(ii) (1) Finding the change in radius.
(2) Finding the change in time period of Revolution.
(i)
the rectangular coil having sides a and b.
Forces constitute a couple. The magnitude of Torque on the loop is –
Alternatively
If the plane of the current carrying coil marks an angle ∝ with the magnetic field
Force on the arm DC is into the plane of the paper
Force on the arm AB is out of the plane of the paper.
Both of them form a couple and Torque acting on the coil is
Τ = either force × perpendicular distance between the two forces.
(ii)
Time period does not depend on Kinetic Energy
∴ Time period will not change.
(2024)
1. A loop carrying a 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
(B) move along y-axis
(C) shrink
(D) expand
Ans. (C) shrink
(2024)
3. Assertion (A) and Reason (R) type questions. Two statements are given one
labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct
answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below. (2024)
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.
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.
Ans. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
4. 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. (2024)
Calculate :
(a) the speed of the proton
(b) the magnitude of acceleration of the proton
(c) the radius of the path traced by the proton
[Take (q/m) for proton = 1·0 108 C/kg]
Ans. Calculating
(a) the speed of the proton
(b) the magnitude of the acceleration of the proton
(c) the radius of the path traced by the proton