In a moving coil galvanometer, two moving coils M_1 and M_2 have the following particulars: beginaligned R_1 &= 5 \ Omega, quad N_1 = 15, quad A_1 = 3.6 times 10^-3 \ mathrmm^2, quad B_1 = 0.25 \ mathrmT \\ R_2 &= 7 \ Omega, quad N_2 = 21, quad A_2 = 1.8 times 10^-3 \ mathrmm^2, quad B_2 = 0.50 \ mathrmT endaligned Assuming that torsional constant of the springs are same for both coils, what will be the ratio of voltage sensitivity of M_1 and M_2 ?

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula textVoltage Sensitivity (V_s) = fracthetaV = fracN B AC R where: N = number of turns B = magnetic field A = area of the coil C = torsional constant of the spring R = resistance of the coil ### Core Logic Since the torsional constant C is the same for both coils, the ratio of voltage sensitivities of M_1 and M_2 is: frac(V_s)_1(V_s)_2 = left(fracN_1 A_1 B_1N_2 A_2 B_2right) cdot left(fracR_2R_1right) We are given the following values: - Coil 1: R_1 = 5 \ Omega, N_1 = 15, A_1 = 3.6 times 10^-3 \ mathrmm^2, B_1 = 0.25 \ mathrmT - Coil 2: R_2 = 7 \ Omega, N_2 = 21, A_2 = 1.8 times 10^-3 \ mathrmm^2, B_2 = 0.50 \ mathrmT ### Step 1: Calculate the ratio Substitute the values into the formula: frac(V_s)_1(V_s)_2 = left(frac15 times 3.6 times 10^-3 times 0.2521 times 1.8 times 10^-3 times 0.50right) times frac75 Simplify the terms within the brackets: - frac3.6 times 10^-31.8 times 10^-3 = 2 - frac0.250.50 = frac12 frac15 times 2 times frac1221 = frac1521 = frac57 Multiplying by fracR_2R_1 = frac75: frac(V_s)_1(V_s)_2 = frac57 times frac75 = 1 Thus, the ratio is 1:1. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Galvanometer sensitivity comparison with different parameters. Trap: Confusing Current Sensitivity with Voltage Sensitivity. Current sensitivity is fracNBAC (independent of R), while voltage sensitivity is fracNBAC R (depends on R). Shortcut: Write the ratio as frac(I_s)_1(I_s)_2 times fracR_2R_1 to keep calculations clean. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism

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Q11 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Ampere's Circuital Law
N equally spaced charges each of value q, are placed on a circle of radius R. The circle rotates about its axis with an angular velocity omega as shown in the figure
Rotating charge ring with Amperian loops Q11
The figure illustrates a rotating ring of charges with two distinct Amperian paths A and B intersecting the ring path.
. A bigger Amperian loop B encloses the whole circle where as a smaller Amperian loop A encloses a small segment. The difference between enclosed currents, I_A - I_B, for the given Amperian loops is
  • A. fracN^22piqomega
  • B. frac2piNqomega
  • C. fracN2piqomega
  • D. fracNpiqomega

Solution

### Related Formula I = fracqT = fracqomega2pi ### Core Logic The loop A encloses one of the moving point charges as it moves past, giving a current contribution localized to that cross-sectional segment intersection: I_A = fracNqleft(frac2piomega ight) = fracNqomega2pi Loop B encloses the entire loop surface coplanar or enclosing the ring structure fully without clipping individual passing current tracks perpendicularly in the same directional fashion, resulting in zero net cross-surface passing enclosed current: I_B = 0 Therefore, the difference is: I_A - I_B = fracNqomega2pi
Enclosed current lines interpretation schematic Q11
The figure illustrates a rotating ring of charges with two distinct Amperian paths A and B intersecting the ring path.
### Pattern Recognition A current loop has net passing current across a large overarching bounding box equal to zero if it doesn't cross the boundary surfaces symmetrically. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Q21 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Solenoid
A tightly wound long solenoid carries a current of 1.5 A. An electron is executing uniform circular motion inside the solenoid with a time period of 75ns. The number of turns per metre in the solenoid is ____.
Solenoid cross section with internal electron circular orbit Q21
The figure details a thick solenoid cylinder with a internal cross section displaying a charge tracking loop.
[Take mass of electron m_e = 9 times 10^-31 kg, charge of electron |q_e| = 1.6 times 10^-19 C, mu_0 = 4pi times 10^-7 fracNA^2, 1 text ns = 10^-9 text s]
Numerical Answer. Answer: 250 to 250

Solution

### Related Formula Time period of a revolving charge in a magnetic field: T = frac2pi mqB Magnetic field inside a long solenoid: B = mu_0 n I ### Core Logic Combining the expressions to isolate n (turns per meter): T = frac2pi mq(mu_0 n I) Substituting the given constants: 75 times 10^-9 = frac2pi times 9 times 10^-311.6 times 10^-19 times 4pi times 10^-7 times n times 1.5 Simplifying terms: 75 times 10^-9 = frac18pi times 10^-319.6pi times 10^-26 times n = frac1.875 times 10^-5n n = frac1.875 times 10^-575 times 10^-9 = 250 ### Pattern Recognition The circular motion time period depends exclusively on the field magnitude B, completely independent of the orbit's velocity or radius. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Q24 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Magnetic Field due to a Current Element
A current of 5A exists in a square loop of side frac1sqrt2text m Then the magnitude of the magnetic field B at the centre of the square loop will be ptimes10^-6text T where, value of p is [Take mu_0=4pitimes10^-7text T mA^-1].
Numerical Answer. Answer: 8 to 8

Solution

### Related Formula The magnetic field B_1 produced by a straight wire segment carrying current I at a perpendicular distance d is given by the Biot-Savart relation: B_1 = fracmu_0I4pi d(sintheta_1 + sintheta_2) ### Core Logic As shown in the square geometric layout
Magnetic Field due to a Current Element diagram for Q24 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Magnetic Field due to a Current Element diagram for Q24 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
, the perpendicular distance from any side to the central origin point is exactly half the total side length : d = fraca2 = frac12sqrt2text m Connecting the ends of a side to the center forms internal angles of theta_1 = theta_2 = 45^circ. ### Step 1: Summing the Contributions Calculate the magnetic field contribution from a single side : B_1 = frac10^-7 times 5frac12sqrt2 left(sin 45^circ + sin 45^circ ight) = 10^-7 times 10sqrt2 times left(frac2sqrt2 ight) = 2 times 10^-6text T Since the current flows in the same rotational direction along all four sides, their individual magnetic fields add constructively at the center : B_textnet = 4 times B_1 = 4 times (2 times 10^-6text T) = 8 times 10^-6text T Comparing this with p times 10^-6text T , we get: p = 8 ### Pattern Recognition The magnetic field at the center of any square loop simplifies to the standard formula: B = frac2sqrt2mu_0Ipi a. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Ampere\'s Circuital Law
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, any where due to the wire, will be
  • A. left[mathrma / 4,3mathrma / 2right]
  • B. left[fracmathrma2, 2mathrmaright]
  • C. [mathrma / 2,3mathrma]
  • D. [mathrma / 4,2mathrma]

Solution

### Related Formula B_max = fracmu_0 I2pi a B_textin = fracmu_0 I r2pi a^2, quad B_textout = fracmu_0 I2pi r ### Core Logic The maximum magnetic field occurs right at the wire\'s outer boundary surface (r=a) : B_max = fracmu_0 I2pi a We need positions where B = fracB_max2 = fracmu_0 I4pi a. ### Step 1: Calculate Inside Distance fracmu_0 I r2pi a^2 = fracmu_0 I4pi a implies r = fraca2 ### Step 2: Calculate Outside Distance fracmu_0 I2pi r = fracmu_0 I4pi a implies r = 2a ### Pattern Recognition Inside the wire, field scales linearly with radius; outside, it falls inversely with radius. ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Q40 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Galvanometer Conversion
A galvanometer has a resistance of 50mathrm~Omega and it allows maximum current of 5mathrm~mA. It can be converted into voltmeter to measure upto 100mathrm~V by connecting in series a resistor of resistance:
  • A. 5975mathrm~Omega
  • B. 20050mathrm~Omega
  • C. 19950mathrm~Omega
  • D. 19500mathrm~Omega

Solution

### Related Formula Voltmeter series conversion formula: V = I_g(R_g + R) R = fracVI_g - R_g ### Core Logic Given data: R_g = 50mathrm~Omega, I_g = 5mathrm~mA = 5 times 10^-3mathrm~A, target voltage range V = 100mathrm~V. Substitute values: R = frac1005 times 10^-3 - 50 ### Step 1: Complete Arithmetic Evaluation R = 20000 - 50 = 19950mathrm~Omega ### Pattern Recognition Voltmeter resistance is always high because it is connected in parallel to circuits to prevent current drawing leaks. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity

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