Q 1 :

Two insulated circular loops A and B of radius 'a' carrying a current of 'I' in the anti-clockwise direction as shown in figure. The magnitude of the magnetic induction at the centre will be ______.                [2024]

  • 2μ0I2a

     

  • μ0I2a

     

  • 2μ0Ia

     

  • 2μ0Ia

     

(1)

B→A=μ0I2a

B→B=μ0I2a  ∵ B→net=2μ0I2a

 



Q 2 :

The magnetic field at the centre of a wire loop formed by two semicircular wires of radii R1=2πm and R2=4πm, carrying current I=4A as per figure given below is α×10-7T. The value of α is ______. (Centre O is common for all segments)               [2024]



(3)

μ0i2R2(π2π)⊗+μ0i2R1(π2π)⊗

(μ0i4R2+μ0i4R1)⊗

4π×10-7×44×4π+4π×10-7×44×2π

=3×10-7=α×10-7

α=3



Q 3 :

Two circular coils P and Q of 100 turns each have same radius of π cm. The currents in P and R are 1A and 2A 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 xmT, where x= ____ .

[Use μ0=4π×10-7 TmA-1]                     [2024]



(20)

BP=μ0Ni12r=μ0×1×1002π=2×10-3 T

BQ=μ0Ni22r=μ0×2×1002π=4×10-3 T

Bnet=BP2+BQ2=20 mT

x=20



Q 4 :

An infinite wire has a circular bend of radius a, and carrying a current I as shown in figure.

The magnitude of magnetic field at the origin O of the arc is given by:          [2025]

  • μ04πIa[π2+1]

     

  • μ04πIa[3π2+1]

     

  • μ02πIa[π2+2]

     

  • μ04πIa[3π2+2]

     

(2)

B1=μ0I4πa⊗

B2=μ04πIa(3π2)⊗

B3=0

B=μ04πIa(1+3π2)⊗



Q 5 :

Consider a long straight wire of a circular cross-section (radius a) carrying a steady current I. The current is uniformly distributed across this cross-section. The distances from the centre of the wire's cross-section at which the magnetic field [inside the wire, outside the wire] is half of the maximum possible magnetic field, any where due to the wire, will be          [2025]

  • [a4,a2]

     

  • [a2,2a]

     

  • [a2,3a]

     

  • [a4,2a]

     

(2)

Maximum possible magnetic field on the surface

Bmax=μ0I2πa ⇒ Bmax2=μ0I4πa

It can be obtained inside as well as outside the wire.

For inside, μ0I4πa=μ0Ir2πa2 ⇒ r=a2

For outside, μ0I4πa=μ0I2πr ⇒ r=2a

Correct answer [a2,2a]



Q 6 :

Let B1 be the magnitude of magnetic field at center of a circular coil of radius R carrying current I. Let B2 be the magnitude of magnetic field at an axial distance 'x' from the centre. For x : R=3 : 4, B2B1 is:          [2025]

  • 4 : 5

     

  • 16 : 25

     

  • 64 : 125

     

  • 25 : 16

     

(3)

The magnitude of magnetic field at centre of a circular coil, B1=μ0i2R

The magnitude of magnetic field at an axial distance x=3R4 from the centre.

B2=μ0iR22(R2+x2)3/2=μ0iR22(5R4)3=64125(μ0i2R)

⇒ B2B1=64125



Q 7 :

A loop ABCDA, carrying current I = 12A, is placed in a plane, consists of two semi-circular segments of radius R1=6 πm and R2=4 πm. The magnitude of the resultant magnetic field at center O is k×10–7 T. The value of k is _______ (Given μ0=4π×10–7 T mA–1)          [2025]



(1)

Magnetic field due to AB and CD = 0

B=μ0I2r(θ2π) for an arc

For semi-circule B=μ0I4r

Bnet=μ0I4{4π}–μ0I4{6π}

        =μ0I4π{14–16}

        =10–7×12×224=10–7 T ⇒ k=1



Q 8 :

Match the Column – I with Column – II:  [2023]

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A – I; B – III; C – IV; D – II

     

  • A – III; B – IV; C – I; D – II

     

  • A – II; B – I; C – IV; D – III

     

  • A – III; B – I; C – IV; D – II

     

(4)

A→B0=μ04πir⊙+μ0i2r⊗+μ04πir⊙

              =μ02π ir⊙+μ0i2r⊗

B0=μ0i2πr(π-1)⊗

B→B0=μ04πir⊙+μ04πirπ⊙+μ04πirπ⊙

            =(2μ04πir+μ04πirπ)⊙

B0=μ0i4πr(2+π)⊙

C→B0=μ04πir⊗+μ04πirπ⊗+0

B0=μ04πir(1+π)⊗

D→B0=μ04πirπ=μ04πir⊙

A-III;  B-I;  C-IV;  D-II



Q 9 :

A single current carrying loop of wire carrying current I flowing in anticlockwise direction seen from +ve z direction and lying in xy plane as shown in figure. The plot of j^ component of magnetic field (By) at a distance 'a' (less than radius of the coil) and on yz plane vs z coordinate looks like             [2023]

  •  

  •  

  •  

  •  

(3)

By=0 in the plane of the coil

By is opposite to each other at -z and +z positions.



Q 10 :

The electric current in a circular coil of four turns produces a magnetic induction 32 T at its centre. The coil is unwound and is rewound into a circular coil of single turn. The magnetic induction at the centre of the coil by the same current will be             [2023]

  • 8 T

     

  • 4 T

     

  • 2 T

     

  • 16 T

     

(3)

B=μ0i2R×4  and  B'=μ0i2R'

For R'=4R⇒B'=μ0i8R

B'B=116 ⇒ B'=2T



Q 11 :

A long conducting wire having a current I flowing through it is bent into a circular coil of N turns. Then it is bent into a circular coil of n turns. The magnetic field is calculated at the centre of coils in both the cases. The ratio of the magnetic field in first case to that of second case is             [2023]

  • N:n

     

  • n2:N2

     

  • N2:n2

     

  • n:N

     

(3)

l=(2πr)n

r∝(ln)

B=n(μ0i2r)∝(μ0i2L)n2

B1B2=(N2n2)



Q 12 :

Find the magnetic field at the point P in figure. The curved portion is a semicircle connected to two long straight wires.             [2023]

  • μ0i2r(1+2π)

     

  • μ0i2r(1+1π)

     

  • μ0i2r(12+12π)

     

  • μ0i2r(12+1π)

     

(3)

BP=(μ0i4r+μ0i4πr)=μ0i2r(12+12π)



Q 13 :

As shown in the figure, a long straight conductor with a semicircular arc of radius π10m is carrying current I=3 A. The magnitude of the magnetic field at the center O of the arc is (The permeability of the vacuum =4π×10-7 NA-2).           [2023]

  • 6 μT

     

  • 1 μT

     

  • 4 μT

     

  • 3 μT

     

(4)

BC=μ0I4πR(π)  (B at centre of circular arc)

=μ0I4R=4π×10-7×34×π10=3×10-6 T=3 μT



Q 14 :

The ratio of magnetic field at the centre of a current carrying coil of radius r to the magnetic field at distance r from the centre of the coil on its axis is x:1. The value of x is _______.                   [2023]



(8)

Magnetic field at centre (B1)=μ0I2r

Magnetic field on axis =μ0Ir22(r2+d2)3/2

Value of d=r (given)

B2=μ0I42 r

B1B2=μ0I2r×42 rμ0I=221=81

⇒x=8



Q 15 :

Two identical circular wires of radius 20 cm and carrying current 2 A are placed in perpendicular planes as shown in the figure. The net magnetic field at the centre of the circular wires is ________ ×10-8 T.                      [2023]

(Take π=3.14)



(628)

Magnetic field BC at center =μ0i2r

BC=4π×10-72×0.2×2 T

Net magnetic field is

BC2=4π×10-7×22×0.2×2 T=2π×10-6 T

             =200π×10-8 T=628×10-8 T



Q 16 :

A straight wire carrying a current of 14 A is bent into a semicircular arc of radius 2.2 cm as shown in the figure. The magnetic field produced by the current at the centre (O) of the arc is _______ ×10-4 T.               [2023]



(2)

Bat O=μ0I4R=4π×10-7×144×2.2×10-2=2×10-4 T



Q 17 :

Two identical circular loops P and Q each of radius r are lying in parallel planes such that they have common axis. The current through P and Q are I and 4I respectively in clockwise direction as seen from O. The net magnetic field at O is:                    [2026]

  • μ0I42r towards Q

     

  • 3μ0I42r towards Q

     

  • 3μ0I42r towards P

     

  • μ0I42r towards P

     

(2)

Bnet=B1-B2

=4μ0iR22(R2+R2)3/2-μ0iR22(R2+R2)3/2

=3μ0i42R



Q 18 :

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 :   [2026]

  • -μ02πIr(π-1)i^

     

  • μ02πIr(π-1)i^

     

  • -μ02πIr(π+1)i^

     

  • μ02πIr(π+1)i^

     

(1)

B→0=B→AB+B→DE+B→BCD

=μ0i4πri^+μ0i4πri^-μ0i2ri^

=μ0i2πri^-μ0i2ri^

=μ0i2πr(1-π)i^

=-μ0i2πr(π-1)i^



Q 19 :

The magnetic field at the centre of a current carrying circular loop of radius R is 16μT. The magnetic field at a distance x=3R on its axis from the centre is______μT.  [2026]

  • 2

     

  • 22

     

  • 4

     

  • 8

     

(1)

μ0I2R=16 μT

μ0IR22(x2+R2)3/2=μ0IR22×8R3=2 μT



Q 20 :

Three rings, each having equal radius R and carrying a current I, are placed mutually perpendicular to each other such that each has its centre at the origin of coordinate system. The magnitude of the magnetic field at the common centre is k(μ0I2R). Then the value of k is



(3)

B→=μ0I2R(±i^)+μ0I2R(±j^)+μ0I2R(±k^)

⇒|B→|=μ0I2R3



Q 21 :

A small cube of side 1 mm is placed at the centre of a circular loop of radius 10 cm carrying a current of 2 A. The magnetic energy stored inside the cube is α×10-14 J. The value of α is ______. (μ0=4π×10-7 Tm/A, π=3.14)                   [2026]

  • 6.28

     

  • 6.28×10-6

     

  • 628

     

  • 6.28×10-4

     

(1)

Magnetic field at centre,   B=μ0NI2R=μ0I2R  (For N=1)

So energy stored,   U=B22μ0×V

U=12μ0×μ02I24R2×(side)3=μ0I28R2×(10-3)3

U=4π×10-7×48×10-2×10-9=6.28×10-14 J



Q 22 :

Two identical long current carrying wires are bent into the shapes shown in the following figures. If the magnitude of magnetic fields at the centers P and Q of a semicircular arc are B1 and B2 respectively, then the ratio B1B2 is ______.               [2026]

  • 2+π1+π

     

  • 1+π1-π

     

  • 2+π1-π

     

  • 1+π2-π

     

(1)

BP=μ0i4πr×2+μ0i4r=μ0i4r(1+2π)

BQ=μ0i4πr+μ0i4r=μ0i4r(1+1π)

⇒BPBQ=1+2/π1+1/π=π+2π+1