Moving Charges and Magnetism Previous Year Questions — JEE Main Physics
42 past-year Moving Charges and Magnetism questions from JEE Main (Physics) — page 7.
Q56 (2024)
Two circular coils P and Q of 100 turns each have same radius of $\pi \text{ cm}$. The currents in P and Q are 1 A and 2 A respectively. P and Q are placed with their planes mutually perpendicular with their centers coincide. The resultant magnetic field induction at the center of the coils is $\sqrt{x} \text{ mT}$, where $x =$
[Use $\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \text{ T m A}^{-1}$]
### Related Formula
$$B = \frac{\mu_0 N i}{2r}$$
$$B_{\text{net}} = \sqrt{B_1^2 + B_2^2}$$ (for mutually perpendicular planes)
### Core Logic
Calculate the magnetic field generated by each coil at their common center. Since the planes of the coils are perpendicular, their axial magnetic field vectors are also mutually perpendicular.
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### Step 1: Calculate Individual Fields
Radius $r = \pi \text{ cm} = \pi \times 10^{-2} \text{ m}$.
$N = 100$
$i_P = 1 \text{ A}$, $i_Q = 2 \text{ A}$.
For coil P:
$$B_P = \frac{\mu_0 N i_P}{2r} = \frac{(4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 100 \times 1}{2 \times \pi \times 10^{-2}}$$
$$B_P = \frac{4 \times 10^{-5}}{2 \times 10^{-2}} = 2 \times 10^{-3} \text{ T} = 2 \text{ mT}$$
For coil Q:
$$B_Q = \frac{\mu_0 N i_Q}{2r} = \frac{(4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 100 \times 2}{2 \times \pi \times 10^{-2}} = 4 \times 10^{-3} \text{ T} = 4 \text{ mT}$$
### Step 2: Calculate Resultant Field
$$B_{\text{net}} = \sqrt{B_P^2 + B_Q^2}$$
$$B_{\text{net}} = \sqrt{2^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{4 + 16} = \sqrt{20} \text{ mT}$$
### Step 3: Extract x
Given format is $\sqrt{x} \text{ mT}$, so $x = 20$.
### Pattern Recognition
For concentric perpendicular coils of same radius and turns, $B_{\text{net}} = B_0 \sqrt{i_1^2 + i_2^2}$ where $B_0$ is the base field for 1 A. This speeds up calculation considerably.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Q1985 (2024)
A rigid wire consists of a semicircular portion of radius $R$ and two straight sections. The wire is partially immersed in a perpendicular magnetic field $B = B_0 \hat{j}$ as shown in figure. The magnetic force on the wire if it has a current $i$ is:
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- $-iBR \hat{j}$
- $2iBR \hat{j}$
- $iBR \hat{j}$
- $-2iBR \hat{j}$
### Related Formula
$$\vec{F} = i (\vec{\ell} \times \vec{B})$$
### Core Logic
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For a uniform magnetic field, the net force on an arbitrary shaped wire carrying a steady current depends only on its initial and final position. It is equivalent to the force on a straight wire connecting its ends.
The effective length $\vec{\ell}$ is a straight line joining the entry and exit points in the magnetic field.
Length of equivalent straight wire, $|\vec{\ell}| = 2R$.
Based on the current direction, it points in the $+x$ direction, so $\vec{\ell} = 2R\hat{i}$.
### Step 2: Cross Product Calculation
The magnetic field is given as $\vec{B} = B_0 \hat{k}$ (from the visual diagram showing dot outwards along the $z$-axis, though text incorrectly labeled it $\hat{j}$, the intended field matches the standard coordinate system for such setups where force pushes up/down. Wait, following the PDF's solution logic explicitly:)
Solution specifies: Note: Direction of magnetic field is in $+k$ due to visual dot convention.
So $\vec{B} = B \hat{k}$.
$$\vec{F} = i (2R\hat{i} \times B\hat{k})$$
$$\vec{F} = 2iRB (\hat{i} \times \hat{k})$$
Since $\hat{i} \times \hat{k} = -\hat{j}$:
$$\vec{F} = -2iRB\hat{j}$$
### Pattern Recognition
Replace any semicircular current loop with its straight line displacement vector $2R$. Then just take $\vec{L} \times \vec{B}$. The visual dots clearly represent $+\hat{k}$.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges And Magnetism
Q51 (2024)
An electron moves through a uniform magnetic field $\vec{B} = B_0\hat{i} + 2B_0\hat{j}\mathrm{\ T}$. At a particular instant of time, the velocity of electron is $\vec{u} = 3\hat{i} + 5\hat{j}\mathrm{\ m/s}$. If the magnetic force acting on electron is $\vec{F} = 5e\hat{k}\mathrm{\ N}$, where $e$ is the charge of electron, then the value of $B_0$ is ______ $\mathrm{T}$.
### Related Formula
$$\vec{F} = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B})$$
### Core Logic
For an electron, the charge is $q = -e$. The vector cross product generates the magnetic force.
(Note: The PDF solution uses $q = e$ implicitly for magnitude, but taking the full vector product is required. Let's trace it exactly).
$$\vec{F} = e (\vec{v} \times \vec{B})$$ (Using $q=e$ as per the PDF's sign convention for the variable $e$, representing the base charge value)
$$5e\hat{k} = e \left[ (3\hat{i} + 5\hat{j}) \times (B_0\hat{i} + 2B_0\hat{j}) \right]$$
### Step 1: Expanding Cross Product
$$\vec{v} \times \vec{B} = (3\hat{i} \times B_0\hat{i}) + (3\hat{i} \times 2B_0\hat{j}) + (5\hat{j} \times B_0\hat{i}) + (5\hat{j} \times 2B_0\hat{j})$$
$$= 0 + 6B_0(\hat{i} \times \hat{j}) + 5B_0(\hat{j} \times \hat{i}) + 0$$
$$= 6B_0\hat{k} - 5B_0\hat{k} = B_0\hat{k}$$
### Step 2: Final Calculation
Substitute back into the force equation:
$$5e\hat{k} = e(B_0\hat{k})$$
$$\Rightarrow B_0 = 5\mathrm{\,T}$$
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges And Magnetism
Q33 (2026)
A current carrying is placed vertically and a particle of mass m with charge Q is released from rest. The particle moves along the axis of solenoid. If g is acceleration due to gravity then the acceleration (a) of the charged particle will satisfy :
- $a = g$
- $a > g$
- $a = 0$
- $0 < a < g$
### Related Formula
$$\vec{F}_{B} = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B})$$
$$\vec{F}_{net} = m\vec{a}$$
### Core Logic
Since the solenoid is placed vertically, the magnetic field $\vec{B}$ inside the solenoid will be parallel or anti-parallel to the vertical axis (either $+y$ or $-y$ axis).
When the charged particle is released from rest, gravity pulls it vertically downward, meaning it gains velocity $\vec{v}$ strictly along the $y$-axis (parallel or anti-parallel to $\vec{B}$).
Because velocity and magnetic field are collinear ($\vec{v} \parallel \vec{B}$ or $\vec{v} \parallel -\vec{B}$), the cross product $\vec{v} \times \vec{B} = 0$.
Therefore, the magnetic force $\vec{F}_B = 0$.
### Step 1: Calculating Net Acceleration
The only force acting on the particle is gravity.
$$\vec{F}_{net} = m\vec{g}$$
$a_{net} = g$
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### Pattern Recognition
Whenever a charged particle moves parallel to a magnetic field lines (like moving along the axis of a solenoid), the magnetic force is absolutely zero. It behaves like free fall.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Q42 (2026)
An infinitely long straight wire carrying current I is bent in a planer shape as shown in the diagram. The radius of the circular part is r. The magnetic field at the centre O of the circular loop is :
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- $\frac{\mu_0}{2\pi}\frac{I}{r}(\pi+1)\hat{i}$
- $-\frac{\mu_0}{2\pi}\frac{I}{r}(\pi-1)\hat{i}$
- $\frac{\mu_0}{2\pi}\frac{I}{r}(\pi-1)\hat{i}$
- $-\frac{\mu_0}{2\pi}\frac{I}{r}(\pi+1)\hat{i}$
### Related Formula
For a semi-infinite wire segment at distance $r$:
$$B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}$$
For a full circular loop at its center:
$$B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r}$$
### Core Logic
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The total magnetic field at O is the vector sum of fields from three segments:
1. The incoming semi-infinite wire (AB)
2. The outgoing semi-infinite wire (DE)
3. The nearly full circular loop (BCD)
Note: Based on the diagram, the loop is not fully closed, but geometrically it acts as a full circle subtracted by the gap. Typically this standard shape treats the circular part as a full circle and the straight wires as two semi-infinite wires.
$$\vec{B}_O = \vec{B}_{AB} + \vec{B}_{DE} + \vec{B}_{BCD}$$
### Step 1: Adding the Vector Components
Applying the Right Hand Rule:
- Segment AB: current flows along $+x$, position vector to O is $+y$. $d\vec{l} \times \vec{r} = \hat{i} \times \hat{j} = \hat{k}$. Wait, the diagram shows the loop in the $x-y$ plane. Let's re-examine axes. Based on standard convention, if current is in $xy$ plane, field is in $z$ ($\hat{k}$) direction. The solution shows vectors in $\hat{i}$. This means the axes are drawn such that the loop is in the $y-z$ plane. Yes, the provided axes show $x$ pointing out, $y$ to the right, $z$ upwards.
- Segment AB (current along $y$ axis): $B$ at origin is along $+x$ ($\hat{i}$).
- Segment DE (current along $y$ axis): $B$ at origin is along $+x$ ($\hat{i}$).
- Circular Loop (current clockwise in $y-z$ plane): $B$ at origin points inwards, i.e., $-x$ ($-\hat{i}$).
$$ \vec{B}_{AB} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r} \hat{i} $$
$$ \vec{B}_{DE} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r} \hat{i} $$
$$ \vec{B}_{BCD} = - \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r} \hat{i} $$
### Step 2: Final Conclusion
$$\vec{B}_O = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r} \hat{i} + \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r} \hat{i} - \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r} \hat{i}$$
$$\vec{B}_O = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r} \hat{i} - \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r} \hat{i}$$
$$\vec{B}_O = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r} (1 - \pi) \hat{i}$$
$$\vec{B}_O = -\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r} (\pi - 1) \hat{i}$$
### Pattern Recognition
Always separate complex wire geometries into standard segments: infinite wires, semi-infinite wires, and arcs. Use the Right-Hand Rule carefully with the given explicit coordinate frame to avoid sign errors.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
