Q.

Two metallic rings A and B, identical in shape and size but having different resistivities ρA and ρB, are kept on top of two identical solenoids as shown in the figure. When current I is switched on in both the solenoids in identical manner, the rings A and B jump to heights hA and hB, respectively, with hA>hB. The possible relation(s) between their resistivities and their masses mA and mB is(are)                      [2009]

1 ρA>ρB and mA=mB  
2 ρA<ρB and mA=mB  
3 ρA>ρB and mA>mB  
4 ρA<ρB and mA<mB  

Ans.

(2, 4)

Induced emf e=-dϕdt. For identical rings, the induced emf will be the same, but the currents will be different.

Given, hA>hB

Hence, vA>vB as (h=v22g).

If ρA>ρB, then IA<IB. In this case, the given condition can be fulfilled if mA<mB.

If ρA<ρB, then IA>IB. In this case, the given condition can be fulfilled if mA≤mB.