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 pi = frac227)

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 14 to 14 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula mathcalE = B A omega sin(omega t) ### Core Logic Given B = 0.5 mathrm~T, omega = 100 mathrm~rad/s, theta = omega t = 30^circ and mathcalE = 15.4 times 10^-3 mathrm~V: 15.4 times 10^-3 = B (pi r^2) omega sin(30^circ) 15.4 times 10^-3 = 0.5 times left(frac227 r^2right) times 100 times frac12 15.4 times 10^-3 = frac5507 r^2 r^2 = frac15.4 times 10^-3 times 7550 = frac107.8 times 10^-3550 = 1.96 times 10^-4 mathrm~m^2 r = sqrt1.96 times 10^-4 = 1.4 times 10^-2 mathrm~m = 14 mathrm~mm ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The radius of the circular loop is 14 mathrm~mm. ### Pattern Recognition AC Generator induced EMF formula: mathcalE = B A omega sintheta. Substitute sin 30^circ = 1/2 and solve directly for radius r. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Induction

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A conducting rod AB moves on a U-shaped rail in a perpendicular magnetic field.
  • A. 7.5 times 10^-2
  • B. 5.7 times 10^-3
  • C. 5.7 times 10^-2
  • D. 7.5 times 10^-3

Solution

### Related Formula E = B l v i = fracER F_B = i l B = fracB^2 l^2 vR ### Core Logic To maintain a constant speed, the external force applied must balance the opposing magnetic force generated by the induced current. F_textext = F_B ### Step 1: Calculate External Force Given values: B = 0.10text T l = 1text m v = 1.5text m/s R = 2\, Omega F_textext = fracB^2 l^2 vR F_textext = frac(0.10)^2 times (1)^2 times 1.52 F_textext = frac0.01 times 1.52 = frac0.0152 = 0.0075 F_textext = 7.5 times 10^-3text N
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  • A. fracpi2
  • B. 2pi
  • C. pi
  • D. pi^2

Solution

### Related Formula phi = B cdot A E = -fracdphidt P = fracE^2R ### Core Logic Given area of the loop, A = 1text m^2 and magnetic field B = sin(100t). The magnetic flux passing through the loop is: phi = B cdot A = sin(100t) times 1 = sin(100t) Induced EMF E = left| fracdphidt right| = 100cos(100t) ### Step 1: Calculating Power and Energy Instantaneous power P = fracE^2R = frac100^2 cos^2(100t)100 = 100cos^2(100t). Thermal energy dissipated in one time period T: Q = int_0^T P \, dt = int_0^T 100cos^2(100t) \, dt The angular frequency omega = 100text rad/s, so time period T = frac2piomega = frac2pi100 = fracpi50text sec. Q = 100 int_0^pi/50 cos^2(100t) \, dt = 100 int_0^pi/50 frac1 + cos(200t)2 \, dt Q = 50 left[ t + fracsin(200t)200 right]_0^pi/50 Q = 50 left( fracpi50 - 0 right) = pitext Joules ### Pattern Recognition For a sinusoidal signal, the integral of cos^2(omega t) over one full period T is always T/2. Thus, int P \, dt = P_textmax times fracT2. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Induction Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
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A capacitor C is first charged fully with potential difference of V_0 and disconnected from the battery. The charged capacitor is connected across an inductor having inductance L. In t text s 25% of the initial energy in the capacitor is transferred to the inductor. The value of t is ________ s.
  • A. fracpisqrtLC3
  • B. fracpisqrtLC6
  • C. fracpisqrtLC2
  • D. pisqrtfracLC2

Solution

### Related Formula For LC oscillations, charge varies as: Q(t) = Q_0 cos(omega t) Where omega = frac1sqrtLC Energy in capacitor: U_C = fracQ^22C ### Core Logic Since 25% of the initial energy is transferred to the inductor, the remaining energy in the capacitor is 75% of its initial value. U_C_f = 75\% text of U_C_i fracQ_f^22C = frac34 times fracQ_0^22C Q_f^2 = frac34 Q_0^2 Q_f = fracsqrt32 Q_0 ### Step 1: Finding Time Using the equation for charge variation: Q_0 cos(omega t) = fracsqrt32 Q_0 cos(omega t) = fracsqrt32 omega t = fracpi6 ### Step 2: Final Conclusion Substitute omega = frac1sqrtLC: frac1sqrtLC t = fracpi6 t = fracpi sqrtLC6 ### Pattern Recognition Energy is proportional to charge squared. 75\% energy remaining means charge is sqrt0.75 = fracsqrt32 of the original. Cosine of pi/6 yields this exact ratio. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Induction Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
Q29 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning Motional EMF and Terminal Speed
XPQY is a vertical smooth long loop having a total resistance R where PX is parallel to QY and separation between them is l. A constant magnetic field B perpendicular to the plane of the loop exists in the entire space. A rod CD of length L (L > l) and mass m is made to slide down from rest under the gravity as shown in figure. The terminal speed acquired by the rod is \_\_\_\_ m/s. (g = acceleration due to gravity)
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Vertical smooth long loop with sliding rod under gravity and magnetic field.
  • A. frac2mathrmmgRmathrmB^2l^2
  • B. frac8mathrmmgRmathrmB^2l^2
  • C. frac 2 mathrmmgRmathrmB ^ 2 mathrmL ^ 2
  • D. fracmathrmmgRmathrmB^2l^2

Solution

### Related Formula e = Bvl, quad i = fraceR ### Core Logic
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Vertical smooth long loop with sliding rod under gravity and magnetic field.
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Three identical coils C_1, C_2 and C_3 are closely placed such that they share a common axis. C_2 is exactly midway. C_1 carries current I in anti-clockwise direction while C_3 carries current I in clockwise direction. An induced current flows through C_2 will be in clockwise direction when
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Three coaxial identical coils with opposite current directions.
  • A. C_1 and C_3 move with equal speeds away from C_2
  • B. C_1 moves towards C_2 and C_3 moves away from C_2
  • C. mathrmC_1 moves away from mathrmC_2 and mathrmC_3 moves towards mathrmC_2
  • D. C_1 and C_3 move with equal speeds towards C_2

Solution

### Related Formula vecB_textnet = vecB_C_2 - vecB_C_1, quad varepsilon = -fracdphidt ### Core Logic
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