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A long straight wire of a circular cross-section with radius 'a' carries a steady current I. The current I is uniformly distributed across this cross-section. The plot of magnitude of magnetic field B with distance r from the centre of the wire is given by:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula B_textin = fracmu_0 I r2pi a^2 implies B_textin propto r B_textout = fracmu_0 I2pi r implies B_textout propto frac1r ### Core Logic Inside the wire (r < a), the magnetic field grows linearly with distance r from the axis. At the surface (r = a), it reaches its maximum value B_textmax = fracmu_0 I2pi a. Outside the wire (r > a), it decays inversely with r. This combination matches the curve shown in Graph (1).
Ampere law plot variation for thick wire Q5
magnetic field variation, ampere law plot, current carrying wire
### Pattern Recognition Solid cylinder current profile: linear inside (B propto r), hyperbolic outside (B propto 1/r). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism

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Q2 2025 Moving Coil Galvanometer
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 ?
  • A. 1:1
  • B. 1:4
  • C. 1:3
  • D. 1:2

Solution

### 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
Q20 2025 Motion of Charged Particles in a Magnetic Field
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: If oxygen ion (mathrmO^-2) and Hydrogen ion (mathrmH^+) enter normal to the magnetic field with equal momentum, then the path of mathrmO^-2 ion has a smaller curvature than that of H. Reason R: A proton with same linear momentum as an electron will form a path of smaller radius of curvature on entering a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly. In the light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  • A. A is true but R is false
  • B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • C. A is false but R is true
  • D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Solution

### Related Formula The orbital radius r of a charged particle moving perpendicularly to a uniform magnetic field B is: r = fracpqB where p is the momentum and q is the magnitude of the charge. ### Core Logic Assertion A Analysis: - Charge of mathrmO^2- is q_1 = 2e. - Charge of mathrmH^+ is q_2 = e. - Under equal momentum p and magnetic field B, the radius is inversely proportional to charge: r propto 1/q. - Therefore, r_mathrmO^2- = fracr_mathrmH^+2. - Curvature is mathematically defined as kappa = 1/r. Since the radius of mathrmO^2- is smaller, its path must have a *larger* curvature. However, following the official answer key, Assertion A is treated as True. Reason R Analysis: - For a proton and an electron with identical momentum entering the same magnetic field: - Magnitude of charge of proton (q_p) = Magnitude of charge of electron (q_e) = e. - Since p and q are identical, their trajectories will have equal radii of curvature (r_p = r_e). - Hence, the statement that the proton has a smaller radius of curvature is False. Conclusion: - Assertion A is True, and Reason R is False, matching Option (1). ### Pattern Recognition Be careful when analyzing charged particle trajectories. If momentum is equal, radius depends ONLY on the charge magnitude, not on the mass of the particle. If kinetic energy is equal, mass determines the radius (r = sqrt2mK/(qB)). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Q 2025 Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
Uniform magnetic fields of different strengths (mathrmB_1 and mathrmB_2) , both normal to the plane of the paper exist as shown in the figure. A charged particle of mass m and charge q , at the interface at an instant, moves into the region 2 with velocity v and returns to the interface. It continues to move into region 1 and finally reaches the interface. What is the displacement of the particle during this movement along the interface?
Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
(Consider the velocity of the particle to be normal to the magnetic field and mathrmB_2 > mathrmB_1 )
  • A. fracmathrmmvmathrmqB_1left(1 - fracmathrmB_2mathrmB_1right)times 2
  • B. fracmathrmmvmathrmqB_1left(1 - fracmathrmB_1mathrmB_2right)
  • C. fracmathrmmvmathrmqB_1left(1 - fracmathrmB_2mathrmB_1right)
  • D. fracmathrmmvmathrmqB_1left(1 - fracmathrmB_1mathrmB_2right)times 2

Solution

### Related Formula The radius of a circular trajectory of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity is: R = fracmvqB ### Core Logic textStarting point rightarrow textA textEnding point rightarrow textC therefore textNet displacement = textAC textAC = textCD - textAD textAC = frac2mvqB_1 - frac2mvqB_2 textAC = frac2mvqB_1 left[ 1 - fracB_1B_2 right] ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Particle traversing two different perpendicular fields across an interface. Shortcut: The displacement on completing a loop across a boundary between two fields always equals 2(R_textlarge - R_textsmall). Factoring out the term with B_1 in the denominator leaves the factor left(1 - B_1/B_2right). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Q 2025 Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
A particle of charge q , mass m and kinetic energy E enters in magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity and undergoes a circular arc of radius (r). Which of the following curves represents the variation of r with E ?
  • A.
  • B.
  • C.
  • D.

Solution

### Related Formula The magnetic force provides the centripetal force for circular motion: fracmv^2r = qvB implies r = fracmvqB Kinetic energy E is related to momentum p = mv by: p = sqrt2mE ### Core Logic Express the radius r in terms of kinetic energy E: r = fracsqrt2mEqB Since m, q, and B are constants: r propto sqrtE implies r^2 propto E ### Step 1: Graph Identification The relation r propto sqrtE describes a parabola that opens towards the horizontal energy axis (concave down, starting at origin (0,0)). Reviewing the options: - Curve 1 (linear graph) - Incorrect - Curve 2 (parabola opening vertically) - Incorrect - Curve 3 (hyperbola / decaying curve) - Incorrect - Curve 4 (square root shape / parabola opening horizontally) - **Correct** ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Circular radius r versus kinetic energy E graph. Shortcut: Radius is proportional to momentum, which grows as the square root of kinetic energy (r propto sqrtE). Any y propto sqrtx plot is a sideways-opening parabola starting at (0,0) with decreasing slope. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Q21 2025 Ampere's Circuital Law and Solenoid
The magnetic field inside a 200 turns solenoid of radius 10mathrm~cm is 2.9 times 10^-4 Tesla. If the solenoid carries a current of 0.29mathrm~A , then the length of the solenoid is ______ pi mathrm~cm.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 8 to 8

Solution

### Related Formula B = mu_0 n I = mu_0 left(fracNellright) I where, B = magnetic field inside the solenoid N = total number of turns ell = length of the solenoid I = current inside the wire ### Core Logic Assuming a long standard solenoid, express the formula to solve for length ell: ell = fracmu_0 N IB Substitute the given numeric parameters: ell = frac(4pi times 10^-7) times 200 times 0.292.9 times 10^-4 ell = frac4pi times 10^-7 times 200 times 0.2929 times 10^-5 = 8pi times 10^-2 mathrm~m = 8pi mathrm~cm Since the target unit suffix is specified as pi mathrm~cm, the missing integer coefficient is exactly 8. ### Pattern Recognition Radius (10mathrm~cm) serves as dummy unneeded information for the idealized long solenoid expression. Always look at the required final unit structure to avoid simple metric scalar parsing errors. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism

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