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A coil of area A and N turns is rotating with angular velocity ω in a uniform magnetic field B about an axis perpendicular to B . Magnetic flux φ and induced emf ε across it, at an instant when B is parallel to the plane of coil, are:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
φ = BAN (ω t) ε = BANω (ω t)
Core Logic

AC Generator explanation diagram for Q12
AC Generator explanation diagram for Q12

When the magnetic field vector B lines up parallel to the plane of the coil, the norm area vector stands perpendicular to B, yielding ω t = (π)/(2). Thus :

φ = BAN ((π)/(2)) = 0 ε = BANω ((π)/(2)) = NABω
Pattern Recognition

Flux is zero when the field lines are parallel to the coil surface, but the rate of change of flux (and thus emf) peaks to its absolute maximum.

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AC Generator explanation diagram for Q12
AC Generator explanation diagram for Q12

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Q50 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning Energy Density in Inductor
Inductance of a coil with 10⁴ turns is 10 mH and it is connected to a dc source of 10 V with internal resistance of 10~Ω. The energy density in the inductor when the current reaches ( 1e) of its maximum value is α π × 1e² ~J / m³. The value of α is \_\_\_\_. (μ₀ = 4π × 10⁻⁷ Tm / A)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 20 to 20

Solution

Related Formula
Ed = (B²)/(2μ₀), B = μ₀ n I
Core Logic

Solution inductor energy density diagram for Q50 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
Solution inductor energy density diagram for Q50 - JEE Main 2026 Morning

Maximum current:

I₀ = (10)/(10) = 1 A

Current at given instant:

I = (I₀)/(e) = (1)/(e)

Energy density expression:

Ed = (μ₀ n² I²)/(2) = 4π × 10⁻⁷ × (10⁴)² × (1/e)²2 = (20π)/(e²) J/m³

Therefore, α = 20.

Pattern Recognition

Sees: Energy density in inductor at exponential current growth stage. Shortcut: Express magnetic field B in terms of turns density n and current I, substitute into energy density formula Ed = (B²)/(2μ₀). Check: Numerical answer is 20. ✓

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Q38 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Transient Behavior in LR Circuits
Figure shows the circuit that contains three resistances (9 Ω each) and two inductors (4 mH each). The reading of ammeter at the moment switch K is turned ON, is ____ A.
LR circuit diagram with ammeter for Q38 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
The figure shows a circuit powered by a 9V battery with three 9-ohm resistors and two 4mH inductors connected in parallel branches.
  • A. 1
  • B. zero
  • C. 3
  • D. 2

Solution

Related Formula
I(t=0^+) for an ideal inductor = 0 (Open Circuit)
Core Logic

At t = 0 (immediately after closing switch K), inductors oppose any instant change in current and behave as open circuits (IL = 0).

Removing the branches containing the 4 ~mH inductors leaves only the middle branch containing a single 9 Ω resistor connected to the 9 ~V battery.

Calculating total initial current I measured by the ammeter:

I = (V)/(R) = 9 ~V9 Ω = 1 ~A

Equivalent circuit diagram at t=0 for Q38 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
The figure shows a circuit powered by a 9V battery with three 9-ohm resistors and two 4mH inductors connected in parallel branches.

Step 1: Final Conclusion

The reading of the ammeter at the moment switch K is turned ON is 1 ~A.

Pattern Recognition

LR Circuit Transient Rule: At t=0, Replace Inductor arrow Open Circuit. At t=∞, Replace Inductor arrow Short Circuit wire.

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Q46 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Induced EMF in Rotating Loop
A conducting circular loop is rotated about its diameter at a constant angular speed of 100 rad/s in a magnetic field of 0.5T perpendicular to the axis of rotation. When the loop is rotated by 30° from the horizontal position, the induced EMF is 15.4 mV. The radius of the loop is ____ mm. (Take π = (22)/(7))
Numerical Answer. Answer: 14 to 14

Solution

Related Formula
E = B A ω (ω t)
Core Logic

Given B = 0.5 ~T, ω = 100 ~rad/s, θ = ω t = 30^° and E = 15.4 × 10⁻³ ~V:

15.4 × 10⁻³ = B (π r²) ω (30^°) 15.4 × 10⁻³ = 0.5 × ((22)/(7) r²) × 100 × (1)/(2) 15.4 × 10⁻³ = (550)/(7) r² r² = 15.4 × 10⁻³ × 7550 = 107.8 × 10⁻³550 = 1.96 × 10⁻⁴ ~m² r = 1.96 × 10⁻⁴ = 1.4 × 10⁻² ~m = 14 ~mm
Step 1: Final Conclusion

The radius of the circular loop is 14 ~mm.

Pattern Recognition

AC Generator induced EMF formula: E = B A ω θ. Substitute 30^° = 1/2 and solve directly for radius r.

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Q41 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Motional EMF
A 20 m long uniform copper wire held horizontally is allowed to fall under the gravity (g = 10 m/s²) through a uniform horizontal magnetic field of 0.5 Gauss perpendicular to the length of the wire. The induced EMF across the wire it travels a vertical distance of 200 m is ____ mV.
  • A. 0.2√(10)
  • B. 20√(10)
  • C. 2 √(10)
  • D. 200√(10)

Solution

Related Formula

v = √(2gh)

ε = Bvl
Step 1: Calculate Velocity

Falling freely under gravity for 200 m: v = √(2gh)

v = √(2 × 10 × 200) = √(4000) = 20√(10) m/s
Step 2: Calculate Motional EMF

Convert magnetic field to Tesla: 0.5 Gauss = 0.5 × 10⁻⁴ T. The velocity, magnetic field, and length are mutually perpendicular.

ε = Bvl ε = (0.5 × 10⁻⁴) × (20√(10)) × 20 ε = (10 × 10⁻⁴) × 20√(10) ε = 200√(10) × 10⁻⁴ V ε = 20√(10) × 10⁻³ V = 20√(10) mV
Pattern Recognition

Sees: "wire falling in horizontal magnetic field" → find velocity using kinematics v = √(2gh), then just plug into standard motional EMF ε = Bvl. Remember to convert Gauss to Tesla.

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Q46 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Motional EMF
A simple pendulum made of mass 10 g and a metallic wire of length 10 cm is suspended vertically in a uniform magnetic field of 2 T. The magnetic field direction is perpendicular to the plane of oscillations of the pendulum. If the pendulum is released from an angle of 60° with vertical, then maximum induced EMF between the point of suspension and point of oscillation is ____ mV. (Take g = 10 m/s²)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 100 to 100

Solution

Related Formula
ε = (1)/(2) Bω l² mgl(1 - θ) = (1)/(2)(ml²)ω²
Core Logic

The metallic string of the pendulum cuts the perpendicular magnetic field lines as it swings. The induced EMF along the length of a rotating rod is maximum when its angular velocity ω is maximum. This maximum ω occurs at the lowest point of the swing.

Step 1: Find Maximum Angular Velocity

Using conservation of mechanical energy from extreme to mean position:

mgl(1 - 60°) = (1)/(2) I ω² mgl(1 - (1)/(2)) = (1)/(2)(ml²)ω² (1)/(2)mgl = (1)/(2)ml²ω² ω = √((g)/(l))
Step 2: Substitute Values

Given l = 10 cm = 0.1 m and g = 10 m/s².

ω = √((10)/(0.1)) = √(100) = 10 rad/s
Step 3: Calculate Maximum EMF
ε = (1)/(2) B ω l² ε = (1)/(2) (2 T)(10 rad/s)(0.1 m)² ε = 10 × 0.01 = 0.1 V

Convert to millivolts:

ε = 100 mV
Pattern Recognition

Sees: "pendulum wire in magnetic field" → It's just a rotating rod! EMF is (1)/(2) B ω l². Find max ω via energy conservation at the lowest point.

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