Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving

Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q1. Which of the following gives the value of the Q5. The magnetic induction at a point P which is distant 4
magnetic field according to Biot-Savart’s law? cm from a long current carrying wire is 10-8 Tesla . The
iΔlsin ( θ )
1. 2
field of induction at a distance 12 cm from the same
r

μ0 iΔlsin ( θ )
current would be :
2. 4π r
(1) 3.33 x 10-9 Tesla
iΔlsin ( θ )

(2) 1.11 x 10-4 Tesla

μ0
3. 4π r
2

(3) 3 x 10-3 Tesla

μ0
4. 4π
i Δ lsin(θ)

(4) 9 x 10-2 Tesla

Q2. A long wire carrying a steady current is bent into a Q6. An element Δl = Δxˆi is placed at the origin and
circular loop of one turn. The magnetic field at the centre carries a large current I =10 A (as shown in the figure).
of the loop is B. It is then bent into a circular coil of n What is the magnetic field on the y-axis at a distance of
turns. The magnetic field at the centre of this coil of n 0.5 m? (∆x = 1 cm).
turns will be:
1. nB
2. n2B
3. 2nB
4. 2n2B

Q3. Two similar coils of radius R are lying concentrically

with their planes at right angles to each other. The currents
flowing in them are I and 2I, respectively. The resultant
magnetic field induction at the center will be
√5μ I
1. 0

2R −8
1. 6 × 10 T
2.
3μ0 I
−8
2R 2. 4 × 10 T

3.
μ0 I
−8
3. 5 × 10 T
2R
−8
μ0 I
4. 5. 4 × 10 T
4. R

Q7. The electric charge in uniform motion produces:

Q4. A straight wire carrying a current of 12 A is bent into (1) an electric field only.
a semi-circular arc of radius 2.0 cm as shown in the figure. (2) a magnetic field only.
Consider the magnetic field B at the centre of the arc. (3) both electric and magnetic field.
What is the magnetic field due to the straight segments? (4) neither electric nor magnetic field.

Q8. Which of the following expressions represents Biot

Savart law? (Symbols have their usual meanings)
→
μ0 I( dl ×r̂ )
−→
1. dB = 3
∣→∣
4π r
∣ ∣

→
1. 0 μ0 I( dl ×r̂ )
−→
2. 1. 2 × 10
−4
T 2. dB = 2
∣→∣
4π r
−4 ∣ ∣
3. 2. 1 × 10 T
→
→
4. N one of these μ0 I( dl × r )
−→
3. dB = 3
∣→∣
4π r
∣ ∣

→
→
μ0 I( dl . r )
−→
4. dB = 3
∣→∣
4π r
∣ ∣

Page: 1
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q9. Which of the following graph correctly represents the Q12. For the magnetic field, due to a small element of a
variation of magnetic field induction with distance due to current-carrying conductor at a point to be maximum, the
a thin wire carrying current? angle between the element and the line joining the element
to point P must be:
1. 0º
2. 90º
3. 180º
4. 45º
1.
Q13. The resistances of three parts of a circular loop are
as shown in the figure. The magnetic field at the centre O
is (current enters at A and leaves at B and C as shown):-

2.

3.
μ0 I
1. 6a
μ0 I
2. 3a
2μ0 I
3. 3a

4. 4. 0

Q10. The magnetic field at the center of the circular coil

is B . Then the distance on its axis from the center of the
0

coil where B =
B0
is: x
8

(R= radius of the coil)

1. R

2. √3R
3. R

√3

4. R

Q11. Two identical long conducting wires AOB and COD

are placed at the right angle to each other, with one above
the other such that 'O' is the common point for the two.
The wires carry I1 and I2 currents, respectively. Point 'P' is
lying at distance 'd' from 'O' along a direction
perpendicular to the plane containing the wires. The
magnetic field at the point 'P' will be :
μ0
1.
I1
( )
2πd I2

μ0
2. 2πd
(I1 + I2 )
μ0
3. 2πd
(I
2

1
+ I
2

2
)

μ0 1/2
4. 2πd
(I
2

1
+ I
2

2
)

Page: 2
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q14. A circular coil is in y-z plane with centre at origin. Q16. An infinitely long straight conductor is bent into the
The coil is carrying a constant current. Assuming direction shape as shown in the figure. It carries a current of i
of magnetic field at x = – 25 cm to be positive direction of ampere and the radius of the circular loop is r meter. Then
magnetic field, which of the following graphs shows the magnetic induction at its centre will be:
variation of magnetic field along x-axis

μ0
(1) 4π
2i

r
(π + 1)

1. 2. μ0
(2) 4π
2i

r
(π − 1)

(3) Zero
(4) Infinite

Q17. The current is flowing in the south direction along a

power line. The direction of the magnetic field above the
power line (neglecting earth's field) is :

(1) South
(2) East
(3) North
(4) West

Q18. Two circular coils 1 and 2 are made from the same
wire but the radius of the 1st coil is twice that of the
2nd coil. What is the ratio of the potential difference
3. 4. applied across them so that the magnetic field at their
centres is the same?
1. 3
2. 4
3. 6
4. 2

Q19. An electron and a proton are revolving around

common center O in two coplanar circular paths as shown
in figure with time period of rotation 1 s and 2 s
respectively. The net magnetic field at O will be-
Q15. A ring of radius R carries a linear charge density λ.
It is rotating with angular speed ω about an axis passing
through the centre and perpendicular to the plane. The
magnetic field at its center is?
3μ0 λω
1. 2

μ0 λω
2. 2
μ0 λω
3. π

4. μ0 λω

μ0 e
1. π
tesla
μ0 e
2. 2
tesla

3. 2μ 0e tesla
Page: 3
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q20. Two insulated rings, one of slightly smaller diameter Q23.

than the other are suspended along their common diameter The magnetic force acting on a charged particle of charge
as shown. Initially, the planes of the rings are mutually -2μC in a magnetic field of 2T acting in the y-direction,
perpendicular. When a steady current is set up in each of when the particle velocity is (2ˆi + 3ˆj ) x 106 ms-1 is:
them:
1. 8 N in - z-direction

2. 4 N in the z-direction

3. 8 N in the y-direction

4. 8 N in the z-direction

(1) the two rings rotate into a common plane.

(2) the inner ring oscillates about its initial position.
(3) the inner ring stays stationary while the outer one
moves into the plane of the inner ring.
(4) the outer ring stays stationary while the inner one Q24.
moves into the plane of the outer ring. A particle of mass m, charge Q, and kinetic energy T
→
enters a transverse uniform magnetic field of induction B .
Q21. A long solenoid has 800 turns per meter length of After 3 sec, the kinetic energy of the particle will be :
the solenoid. A current of 1.6 A flows through it. The (a) 3T
magnetic induction at the end of the solenoid on its axis is: (b) 2T
1. 16 × 10 T
−4 (c) T
(d) 4T
2. 8 × 10 T
−4

3. 32 × 10 T
−4

4. 4 × 10 T
−4

Q25. In the figure, what is the magnetic field at the

point O?
Q22. Two straight horizontal parallel wires are carrying
the same current in the same direction, d is the distance
between the wires. You are provided with a small freely
suspended magnetic needle. At which of the following
positions will the orientation of the needle be independent
of the magnitude of the current in the wires:

(1) At a distance d/2 from any of the wires in any plane

(2) At a distance d/3 from any of the wires in the μ0 I μ0 I μ0 I

horizontal plane (a) 4πr

(b) +
4πr 2πr

(3) Anywhere on the circumference of a vertical circle of (c) +

μ0 I μ0 I
(d) −
μ0 I μ0 I

radius d and centre halfway between the wires 4r 4πr 4r 4πr

(4) At points halfway between the wires in the horizontal

Q26. An alternating electric field of frequency ν , is
plane
applied across the dees (radius=R) of a cyclotron that is
being used to accelerate protons(mass=m). The operating
magnetic field (B) used in the cyclotron and the kinetic
energy (K) of the proton beam, produced by it, are given
by
(1) B = and K = 2mπ ν R
mν

e
2 2 2

(2) B =
2πmν

e
and K 2
= m πνR
2

(3) B =
2πmν

e
and K = 2mπ ν 2 2
R
2

(4) B =
mν

e
and K = m πνR
2 2

Page: 4
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q27. A particle of charge +q and mass m moving under Q30. A wire carrying a current i is placed in a uniform
the influence of a uniform electric field Eˆi and a uniform magnetic field in the form of the curve
magnetic field Bˆ k follows trajectory from P to Q as ), 0 ≤ x ≤ 2L. The force acting on the
πx
y = α sin(
L

shown in figure. The velocities at P and Q are v i and wire is:

ˆ

−2v j respectively. Which of the following statement(s)

ˆ

is/are correct?

1. E = 3

4
mv

qa
1. iBL

2. Rate of work done by electric field at P is

3 mv
3
2. iBLπ
4 a
3. 2iBL
3. Rate of work done by both fields at Q is zero 4. Zero
4. All of the above
Q31. A wire in the form of a square of side ‘a’ carries a
Q28. In the figure shown there are two semicircles of current i. Then the magnetic induction at the centre of the
radii r and r in which a current i is flowing. The square wire is: (Magnetic permeability of free space = μ )
1 2

magnetic induction at the centre O will be :

0

μ0 i μ0 i√2
1. 2πa
2. πa

2√2 μ0 i μ0 i
3. πa
4.
√2πa

Q32. A beam of electrons passes un-deflected through

mutually perpendicular electric and magnetic fields. If the
electric field is switched off, and the same magnetic field
μ0 i is maintained, the electrons move:
(a) (r1 + r2 )
r

μ0 i r1 +r2
1. in an elliptical orbit.
(b) 4
[
r1 r2
] 2. in a circular orbit.
μ0 i
3. along a parabolic path.
(c) 4
(r1 − r2 )
4. along a straight line.
μ0 i r2 −r1
(d) [ ]
4 r1 r2
Q33. A current loop consists of two identical semicircular
parts each of radius R, one lying in the x-y plane, and the
Q29. A proton and an alpha particle both enter a region of other in the x-z plane. If the current in the loop is i. The
uniform magnetic field B, moving at right angles to field resultant magnetic field due to the two semicircular parts
B. If the radius of circular orbits for both the particles is at their common centre is:
equal and the kinetic energy acquired by the proton is 1 1. μ0 i
2.
μ0 i

MeV, the energy acquired by the alpha particle will be: 2 √2R
2R

1. 4 MeV 3.
μ0 i

4R
4.
μ0 i

√2R

2. 0.5 MeV

3. 1.5 MeV

4. 1 MeV

Page: 5
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q34. A particle with charge q, moving with a momentum Q38. A neutron, a proton, an electron and an
p, enters a uniform magnetic field normally. The magnetic α − particle enter a region of the uniform magnetic field
field has magnitude B and is confined to a region of width with the same velocity. The magnetic field is
. The particle is deflected by an angle θ perpendicular and directed into the plane of the paper. The
p
d, where d < Bq
tracks of the particles are labelled in the figure.
in crossing the field, then :
α − particle will follow the track?

Bqd
1. sin θ = p
p
2. sin θ = Bqd 1. A
3. sin θ =
Bp
2. B
qd
3. C
pd
4. sin θ = Bq
4. D

Q35. An electron is moving in a circular path under the Q39. When a charged particle moving with velocity →
v is
→
influence of a transverse magnetic field of 3.57 x 10-2 T. If subjected to a magnetic field of induction B , the force on
the value of e/m is 1.76 x 1011 C/kg, the frequency of it is non-zero. This implies that:
→
revolution of the electron is: 1. angle between
→
v and B is necessarily 90o.
1. 1 GHz →
→
2. 100 MHz 2. angle v and B between can have any value other than
3. 62.8 MHz 90o.
4. 6.28 MHz →
→
3. angle between v and B have any value other than zero
o
Q36. A cell is connected between the points A and C of a and 180 .
→
circular conductor ABCD of centre O with angle AOC = 4. angle between → o
v and B is either zero or 180 .
60° . If B 1and B are the magnitudes of the magnetic
2

fields at O due to the currents in ABC and ADC Q40. The dots in the figure show a magnetic field
B1
respectively, the ratio is: B2
perpendicular to the plane of the paper and coming out of
it. The curve ABC shows the trajectory of a particle in the
plane of the paper. What is a particle?

1. 0.2
2. 6
3. 1
4. 5 1. Proton
2. Electron
3. Neutron
Q37. A charged particle is projected through a region in a 4. It cannot be predicted
gravity-free space. If it passes through the region with
constant speed, then the region may have:
→ →
1. E = 0 , B ≠ 0
→ →
2. E ≠ 0 , B ≠ 0
→ →
3. E ≠ 0 , B = 0
4. Both (1) & (2)
Page: 6
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q41. Ionized hydrogen atoms and α-particles with the Q45. A metallic rod of mass per unit length 0.5 kg m-1 is
same momenta enter perpendicular to a constant magnetic lying horizontally on a smooth inclined plane which
field, B. The ratio of their radii r : r of their paths will
H α makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal. The rod is not
be: allowed to slide down by flowing a current through it
1. 1 : 4 when a magnetic field of induction 0.25 T is acting on it in
2. 2 : 1 the vertical direction. The current flowing in the rod to
3. 1 : 2 keep it stationery is:
4. 4 : 1 1. 7.14 A
2. 5.98 A
Q42. An electron and a proton enter a magnetic field 3. 14.76 A
perpendicularly. Both have the same kinetic energy. 4. 11.32 A
Which of the following is true:
1. Trajectory of electron is less curved Q46. A charged particle is projected in uniform magnetic
2. Trajectory of proton is less curved field at an angle 45 with the magnetic field. If the
∘

3. Both trajectories are equally curved circumference of the helical path followed by it is 2 cm,
4. Both move on a straight-line path then the pitch of the helix is:
1. 1 cm
Q43. A particle of charge q and mass m is moving along 2. √2cm
the x-axis with a velocity v and enters a region of electric 3. 2 cm
field E and magnetic field B as shown in the figure below. 4. 4 cm
For which figure the net force on the charge may be zero?
Q47. A proton and an α− particle enter a uniform
magnetic field perpendicularly with the same speed. If
proton takes 25 μ sec to make 5 revolutions, then the
periodic time for the α−particle would be :
1. 50 μ sec
2. 25 μ sec
3. 10 μ sec
4. 5 μ sec

Q48. If an electron of velocity (2ˆi ˆ

+ 3 j) is subjected to
a magnetic field 4k̂, then:
Q44. A particle having a mass of 10 kg carries a 1. the speed will change.
−2

charge of 5 × 10 C. The particle is given an initial 2. the direction will change.

−8

horizontal velocity of 10 ms in the presence of electric 3. Both (1) and (2)

5 −1

→ → 4. None of the above

field E and magnetic field B . To keep the particle
moving in a horizontal direction, it is necessary that Q49. For a positively charged particle moving in a x-y­
→
(1) B should be perpendicular to the direction of velocity plane initially along the x-axis, there is a sudden change in
→ its path due to the presence of electric and/or magnetic
and E should be along the direction of velocity. fields beyond P. The curved path is shown in the x-y plane
→ →
(2) Both B and E should be along the direction of and is found to be non-circular. Which one of the
velocity. following combinations is possible
→ →
(3) Both B and E are mutually perpendicular and
perpendicular to the direction of velocity.
→ →
(4) B should be along the direction of velocity and E
should be perpendicular to the direction of velocity.
Which one of the following pairs of statements are → →
possible? (1) ˆ
E = 0; B = b i + ck̂

1. (1) and (3) 2. (3) and (4) → →

(2) ˆ ˆ
E = ai; B = ck + a i
3. (2) and (3) 4. (2) and (4) → →
(3) ˆ ˆ
E = 0; B = c j + bk
→ →
(4) ˆ ˆ
E = ai; B = ck + b j

Page: 7
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q50. In a mass spectrometer used for measuring the Q55. Select the correct statement regarding cyclotron.
masses of ions, the ions are initially accelerated by an 1. A charged particle accelerates only between the dees
electric potential V and then made to describe semi- because of the magnetic field.
circular paths of radius R using a magnetic field B. If V 2. A charged particle accelerates only between the dees
, will be because of the electric field.
Charge on the ion
and B are kept constant, the ratio mass of the ion
3. A charged particle slows down within the dees and
proportional to:
speeds up between dees.
1. 1

4. A charged particle continuously accelerates all the time.

R

2. 1

3. R
R
2 Q56. In a current carrying long solenoid, the field
4. R produced does not depend upon :
1. Number of turns per unit length
Q51. 2. Current flowing
When a proton is released from rest in a room, it starts 3. Radius of the solenoid
with an initial acceleration a towards the east. When it is 4. All of the above
0

projected towards the north with a speed v , it moves with

initial acceleration 3a towards east. The electric and Q57. A current of i ampere flows along an infinitely long
0

magnetic fields in the room are - straight thin walled tube, then the magnetic induction at
Ma0 Ma0 any point inside the tube is
1. west,
e
up
ev0 (1) infinite
2.
Ma0
west,
2 Ma0
down (2) zero
e ev0

(3)
μ0 2i
Ma0 2 Ma0 T
3. east,
e
up
ev0
4πr

(4)
μ0 i
Ma0 3 Ma0 T
4. east,
e
down
ev0
2r

Q58. Two toroids 1 and 2 have total no. of turns 200 and
100 respectively with average radii 40 cm and 20 cm
respectively. If they carry the same current i, the ratio of
the magnetic fields along the two loops is:
Q52. A charge - Q is moving vertically upwards. If it 1. 1:1
enters a magnetic field directed towards the south, then 2. 4:1
the force on the charged particle will be towards: 3. 2:1
1. North 4. 1:2
2. South
3. East
4. West

Q53. A positively charged particle falls vertically

downwards. The horizontal component of the earth's
magnetic field will deflect it towards:
(1) east
(2) west
(3) north
(4) south

Q54. The primary function of the electric field in

cyclotron is to:
1. energize the charged particle.
2. bring the charge particle again and again the field.
3. cancel the force due to magnetic field.
4. guide charged particles to the exit part.

Page: 8
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q59. The magnetic field due to a straight conductor of a Q62. Consider six wires in which the currents are coming
uniform cross-section of radius 'a' carrying steady current into or out of the page, all with the same current. Rank the
is represented by: line integral of the magnetic field (from most positive to
most negative) taken counterclockwise around each loop
shown:-

1.

1. B > C > D > A

2. B > C = D > A
3. B > A > C = D
2. 4. C > B = D > A

Q63. The figure shows a cross-section of a large metal

sheet carrying an electric current along its surface. The
current in a strip of width dl is (Kdl) where K is a
constant. The magnetic field at a point P at a distance x
from the metal strips is:

3.

4.

Q60. Magnetic field at the outer surface of long hollow

cylindrical shells of radius R and carrying current I is B. 1. 1

2
μ0 Kx

Magnetic field at distance 3R

2
from the axis of the 2. μ0 K

cylindrical shell is: 3. 1

2
μ0 K

1. B

2 4.
μ0 Kx

4
2. 2B
3. B

4. 2B

Q61. A long straight wire of radius 'a' carries a steady

current I. The current is uniformly distributed over its
cross-section. The ratio of the magnetic fields B and B' at
radial distances a/2 and 2a respectively, from the axis of
the wire, is:

1. 1/2
2. 1
3. 4
4. 1/4 Page: 9
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q64. Three infinitely-long conductors carrying currents Q68. A long wire A carries a current of 10 amp. Another
I , I and I
1 2 lie perpendicular to the plane of the paper long wire B, Which is parallel to A and separated by 0.1m
3

as shown below. from A, carries a current of 5 amp, in the opposite

direction to that in A. What is the magnitude and nature of
the force experienced per unit length of B?
−7
(μ0 = 4π × 10 weber/amp − m)

(1) Repulsive force of 10 N /m

−4

(2) Attractive force of 10 N /m

−4

(3) Repulsive force of 2π × 10 N/m

−5

(4) Attractive force of 2π × 10 N/m

−5

Q69. Two long parallel copper wires carry currents of 5A

each in opposite directions. If the wires are separated by a
→ →
distance of 0.5 m, then the force between the two wires is :
If the value of integral ∮ B . dl for the loops
C1 , C2 and C3 are 2μ0 , 4μ0 and μ0 in the units of (1) 10 N , attractive
−5

N/A, respectively, then (2) 10 N , repulsive

−5

1. I = 3 A into the paper

1 (3) 2 × 10 N , attractive
−5

2. l = 3 A out of the paper

2
(4) 2 × 10 N , repulsive
−5

3. I = 0
3

4. I = 1 A out of the paper

3
Q70. Two thin long parallel wires separated by a distance
‘d’ carry current 'i' in the same direction. They will:
Q65. Two identical current-carrying coaxial loops, carry
current I in an opposite sense. A simple amperian loop 1. attract each other with a force per unit length of
passes through both of them once. Calling the loop as C, 2 2
μ0 i /(2πd )
(a) ∮ B. dl = ∓2μ I.0

(b) the value of ∮ B. dl is independent of the sense of C. 2. repel each other with a force per unit length of
(c) there may be a point on C where B and dl are 2
μ0 i /(2πd )
2

perpendicular.
3. attract each other with a force per unit length of
(d) B vanishes everywhere on C. 2
μ0 i /(2πd)
(1) (a, b)
(2) (a, c) 4. repel each other with a force per unit length of
2
μ0 i /(2πd)
(3) (b, c)
(4) (c, d)
Q71. A rectangular loop carrying a current i1, is situated
Q66. If a long hollow copper pipe carries a direct current near a long straight wire carrying a steady current i2. The
along its length, then the magnetic field associated with wire is parallel to one of the sides of the loop and is in the
the current will be plane of the loop as shown in the figure. Then the current
1. Only inside the pipe loop will :–
2. Only outside the pipe
3. Both inside and outside the pipe
4. Zero everywhere

Q67. A long solenoid carrying a current produces a

magnetic field B along its axis. If the current is doubled
and the number of turns per cm is halved, the new value of 1. move away from the wire.
the magnetic field is - 2. move towards the wire.
(1) B/2 3. remain stationary.
(2) B 4. rotate about an axis parallel to the wire.
(3) 2B
(4) 4B

Page: 10
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q72. Suppose a cyclotron is operated at an oscillator Q75.

frequency of 12 MHz and a dee radius of 53cm. What is An arrangement of three parallel straight wires placed
the resulting kinetic energy of the deuterons? perpendicular to plane of paper carrying same current 'I
1. 16.6 MeV along the same direction is shown in fig. Magnitude of
2. 12 MeV force per unit length on the middle wire 'B' is given by:-
3. 15 MeV
4. 14 MeV

Q73. A conductor AB of length l, carrying a current i , is

2

placed antiparallel to a long straight conductor XY

carrying a current i as shown. The force on AB has
1

magnitude-

2
μo i
(a) 2πd
2
2μ0 i
(b) πd
2
√2μo i
(c) πd
2
μo i
(d)
√2πd

Q76. If the planes of two identical concentric coils are the

perpendicular and magnetic moment of each coil is M,
then the resultant magnetic moment of the two coil system
is
1. M
1. μ 0 i1 i2
2. √2M
2.
μ0 i1 i2

π 3. 3M
3.
μ0 i1 i2
4. 2M
2π

4. 2μ 0 i1 i2
Q77. A ring of radius R, made of an insulating material
Q74. Three long, straight, and parallel wires carrying carries a charge Q uniformly distributed on it. If the ring
currents 30A, 10A, and 20A in P, Q, and R respectively rotates about the axis passing through its center and
are arranged as shown in the figure. The force experienced normal to the plane of the ring with constant angular
by 10 cm length of wire Q is speed ω, then the magnitude of the magnetic moment of
the ring is:
1. QωR 2. QωR
2 1

2
2

3. Qω 2
R 4. 1

2
2
Qω R

(a) 1. 4 × 10 −4
N towards the right
(b) 1. 4 × 10 −4
N towards the left

(c) 2. 6 × 10 −4
N to the right

(d) 2. 6 × 10 −4
N to the left

Page: 11
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q78. The two parts of the loop are circles of radii 2a and a Q82. Two particles each of mass m and charge q are
respectively and carrying the same current i as shown in attached to the two ends of a light rigid rod of length 2R.
the given figure. What is the magnitude of the dipole The rod is rotated at constant angular speed about a
moment of the current loop? perpendicular axis passing through its centre. The ratio of
the magnitudes of the magnetic moment of the system and
its angular momentum about the centre of the rod is:
q
1. 2m
q
2. m
2q
3. m
q
4. πm

Q83. In hydrogen atom, the electron is making

rev/sec around the nucleus in an orbit of
15
6. 6 × 10
1. 5πa 2
i
radius 0.528 Å. The magnetic moment (A − m ) will be
2

2. 4πa 2
i

3. 3πa 2
i
(1) 1 × 10 −15

4. Zero
(2) 1 × 10 −10

(3) 1 × 10 −23

Q79. A wire of length L meter carrying a current of I

ampere is bent in the form of a circle. Its magnetic (4) 1 × 10
−27

moment is,
2 Q84. A wire of length l carrying current i is folded to form
1. IL

4
A − m
2

a circular coil of N turns. To have maximum value of

magnetic moment of the coil, the value of N will be
2

2. I×πL
A − m
4
2

2 1. 1
3. 2 IL

π
A − m
2
2. 4
3. 9
2

4.
IL 2
A − m
4π
4. 10
Q80. A charged particle (charge q) is moving in a circle of
radius R with uniform speed v. The associated magnetic Q85. A 250-turn rectangular coil of length 2.1 cm and
moment μ is given by: width 1.25 cm carries a current of 85μA and subjected to
qvR a magnetic field of strength o.85 T. Work done for rotating
1. 2 the coil by 180 against the torque is
∘

2. qvR 2
(a) 9.1 μJ
3.
qvR
2
(b) 4.55μJ
2
(c) 2.3μJ
4. qvR (d) 1.5μJ
Q81. What is the magnetic moment of the current loop Q86. The magnetic dipole moment of the given loop is:
shown below?

1. 5

2
2
πR I

2. 3πR I
2

3. 3

2
2
πR I

1. 24 Am 2
4. 5πR I
2

2. 12 Am 2

3. 6 Am 2

4. Zero Page: 12
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q87. A square current-carrying loop is suspended in a Q90. A magnetic dipole is under the influence of two
uniform magnetic field acting in the plane of the loop. If magnetic fields. The angle between the field directions is
60°, and one of the fields has a magnitude of
→
the force on one arm of the loop is F , the net force on the
T . If the dipole comes to stable equilibrium at
−2
1. 2 × 10
remaining three arms of the loop is:
→ an angle of 15° with this field, what is the magnitude of
1. 3 F the other field? [Given : sin 15° = 0. 26]
→ −3
2. - F 1. 7. 29 × 10 T

→ −3

3. -3 F 2. 4. 39 × 10 T

→ −3
3. 6. 18 × 10 T
4. F
−3
4. 5. 37 × 10 T

Q88. A current-carrying closed loop in the form of a right

isosceles triangle ABC is placed in a uniform magnetic Q91. A bar magnet is hung by a thin cotton thread in a
field acting along with AB. If the magnetic force on the uniform horizontal magnetic field and is in the
arm BC is F, the force on the arm AC is : equilibrium state. The energy required to rotate it by 60o is
W. Now the torque required to keep the magnet in this
new position is:
1. W

√3

2. √3W
√3W
3. 2

4. 2W

√3

Q92. A circular loop has a radius = 20 cm is placed in a

uniform magnetic field B = 2T in the XY plane as shown.
1. −F
The loop carries current i = 1A. The magnitude of torque
2. F
acting on the loop is
3. 2F
4. −2F

Q89. A closed-loop PQRS carrying a current is placed in a

uniform magnetic field. If the magnetic forces on
segments PS, SR, and RQ are F1, F2, and F3 respectively
and are in the plane of the paper and along the directions
shown. The force on the segment QP is:
1. 0.25 N-m
1. 5.2 N-m
3. 2.5 N-m
4. 0.52 N-m

1. F3 − F1 − F2

2.
2 2
√(F3 − F1 ) + F
2

3.
2 2
√(F − F1 ) − F
3 2

4. F3 − F1 + F2

Page: 13
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q93. A square loop ABCD carrying a current i is placed Q95. An elastic circular wire of length L carries a current
near and coplanar with a long straight conductor XY →
I. It is placed in a uniform magnetic field B (out of paper)
carrying a current I, the net force on the loop will be: →
such that its plane is perpendicular to the direction of B .
The wire will experience

(1) No force
(2) A stretching force
(3) A compressive force
(4) A torque

Q96. A square loop of side l is kept in a uniform magnetic

→
field B such that its plane makes an angle α with B . The
μo Ii loop carries a current i. The torque experienced by the
1. 2π loop in this position is:
2μo IiL
2. 3π
1. Bil 2

3.
μo IiL
2. Bil sinα
2

2π
2μo Ii
3. Bil cosα
2

4. 3π
4. Zero

Q97. A closely wound solenoid of 2000 turns and area of

cross-section 1.5 × 10–4 m2
Q94. A closed-loop (of any shape) carrying current is carries a current of 2.0 A. It is suspended through its
lying in the x-y plane. A uniform magnetic field B is centre and perpendicular to its length allowing it to turn in
present in the region such that the loop experiences zero
a horizontal plane in a uniform magnetic field 5 × 10–2
force :
Tesla making an angle of 30º with the axis of the solenoid.
The torque on the solenoid will be -
1. B acts along the x-axis
2. B acts along the y-axis 1. 1.5 × 10–3 N.m
3. B acts along the z-axis 2. 1.5 × 10–2 N.m
4. B can act along any of the above direction for the net 3. 3 × 10–2 N.m
force to be zero
4. 3 × 10–3 N.m

Q98. A coil in the shape of an equilateral triangle of side l

is suspended between the pole pieces of a permanent
→
magnet such that B is in the plane of the coil. If due to a
current i in the triangle a torque τ acts on it, the side l of
the triangle is:
1. 2
(
τ

Bi
)
√3

2. 1

Bi
τ

√3
1

3. 2(
2
τ
)
√3 Bi
1

4.
2
2 τ
( )
Bi
√3

Page: 14
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q99. A galvanometer has a coil of resistance 100 Ω and Q105. A galvanometer of resistance 240 Ω allows only
gives a full-scale deflection for 30 mA current. If it is to 4% of the main current after connecting a shunt resistance.
work as a voltmeter of 30 V range, the resistance required The value of shunt resistance is :
to be added will be: 1. 10 Ω
1. 900 Ω 2. 20 Ω
2. 1800 Ω 3. 8 Ω
3. 500 Ω 4. 5 Ω
4. 1000 Ω
Q106. In a moving coil galvanometer, the deflection of the
Q100. The current sensitivity of a moving coil coil θ is related to the electrical current i by the relation
galvanometer will be high if: (1) i ∝ tan θ
(N = number of turns, B = magnetic field, A = area of coil, (2) i ∝ θ
and C = Torsional constant of spring) (3) i ∝ θ 2

1. N is small (4) i ∝ √θ
2. B is small
3. A is small Q107. On connecting a shunt of 10 Ω, the deflection in a
4. C is small moving coil galvanometer falls from 40 divisions to 6
divisions. The resistance of the galvanometer is:
Q101. A galvanometer of resistance 36 Ω is changed into 1. Ω
120

an ammeter by using a shunt of 4 Ω. The fraction f0 of 3

2. Ω 30

total current passing through the galvanometer is : 7

(1) 1
3. Ω
170

3
40

4.
150

(2) 1

4
7
Ω

(3) 1

140
Q108. The sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer can
(4)
1

10 be increased by decreasing:
(1) the number of turns in the coil.
Q102. A milliammeter of range 10 mA has a coil of (2) the area of the coil.
resistance 1 Ω. To use it as an ammeter of range 1 A, the (3) the magnetic field.
required shunt must have a resistance of: (4) the couple per unit twist of the suspension.
(1) 101
Ω
1

Q109. If number of turns in a moving coil galvanometer is

(2) Ω
1

100 doubled, then :

(3) 1

99
Ω 1. Voltage sensitivity becomes double
(4) Ω 1
2. Current sensitivity becomes double
9
3. Voltage sensitivity becomes half
4. Current sensitivity remains same
Q103. The galvanometer of resistance 80 Ω deflects a full
scale for a potential of 20 mV. A voltmeter deflecting a
Q110. When a 12 Ω resistor is connected in parallel with a
full scale of 5 V is to be made using this galvanometer.
moving coil galvanometer then its deflection reduces from
We must connect:
50 divisions to 10 divisions. The resistance of the
1. resistance of 19.92 k Ω parallel to the galvanometer
galvanometer is:
2. resistance of 19.92 k Ω in series with the galvanometer
(1) 24 Ω
3. resistance of 20 Ω parallel to the galvanometer
(2) 36 Ω
4. resistance of 20 Ω in series with the galvanometer
(3) 48 Ω
(4) 60 Ω
Q104. A galvanometer having a coil resistance of 60Ω
shows full-scale deflection when a current of 1.0 A passes
Q111. The current sensitivity of a moving coil
through it. It can be converted into an ammeter to read
galvanometer is 5 div/mA and its voltage sensitivity
currents up to 5.0A by:
(angular deflection per unit voltage applied) is 20 div/V.
(a) putting in series resistance of 240 Ω.
The resistance of the galvanometer is:
(b) putting in parallel resistance of 240 Ω.
1. 40 Ω
(c) putting in series resistance of 15 Ω.
2. 25 Ω
(d) putting in parallel resistance of 15 Ω.
3. 250 Ω
4. 500 Ω
Page: 15
 Recommended MCQs - 117 Questions - Moving
Charges and Magnetism Contact Number: 9667591930 / 8527521718

Q112. The relation between voltage sensitivity (σ ) and

v Q117. A galvanometer of resistance, G, is shunted by a
current sensitivity (σ ) of a moving coil galvanometer is
i resistance S ohm. To keep the main current in
(Resistance of Galvanometer = G) the circuit unchanged the resistance to be put in
(1)
σi
= σ v
series with the galvanometer is
G

1.
G

(2)
σv
= σi (S+G)
G
2

(3) 2.
G S
= σi
σv (S+G)

(4) G

σi
= σv 3. SG

(S+G)

Q113. A galvanometer having a resistance of 8 ohms is 4.

G

(S+G)

shunted by a wire of resistance 2 ohms. If the total current

is 1 amp, the part of it passing through the shunt will be :
(1) 0.25 amp
(2) 0.8 amp
(3) 0.2 amp
(4) 0.5 amp
CLICK HERE to get
Q114. In an ammeter 0.2% of main current passes through
FREE ACCESS for 3
the galvanometer. If resistance of galvanometer is G, the
resistance of ammeter will be:
days of ANY NEETprep
1.
1
G
499
course
2. 499

500
G

3. 1

500
G

4.
500
G
499

Answers
Q115. The ammeter A reads 2 A and the voltmeter V reads
20 V. The value of resistance R is: (Assuming finite 1. (3) 2. (2) 3. (1) 4. (1) 5. (1) 6. (2)
resistance's of ammeter and voltmeter) 7. (3) 8. (3) 9. (4) 10. (2) 11. (4) 12. (2)
13. (4) 14. (2) 15. (2) 16. (2) 17. (4) 18. (2)
19. (2) 20. (1) 21. (2) 22. (4) 23. (1) 24. (3)
25. (3) 26. (3) 27. (4) 28. (2) 29. (4) 30. (3)
31. (3) 32. (2) 33. (1) 34. (1) 35. (1) 36. (3)
37. (4) 38. (3) 39. (3) 40. (1) 41. (2) 42. (2)
(1) Exactly 10 ohm 43. (2) 44. (3) 45. (4) 46. (3) 47. (3) 48. (2)
(2) Less than 10 ohm 49. (2) 50. (2) 51. (3) 52. (4) 53. (1) 54. (1)
(3) More than 10 ohm 55. (4) 56. (3) 57. (2) 58. (1) 59. (1) 60. (4)
(4) We cannot definitely say 61. (2) 62. (3) 63. (3) 64. (1) 65. (3) 66. (2)
67. (2) 68. (1) 69. (2) 70. (3) 71. (2) 72. (1)
Q116. A galvanometer acting as a voltmeter will have:
73. (2) 74. (1) 75. (4) 76. (2) 77. (2) 78. (3)
(1) high resistance in series with its coil
(2) low resistance in parallel with its coil 79. (4) 80. (1) 81. (2) 82. (1) 83. (3) 84. (1)
(3) low resistance in series with its coil 85. (1) 86. (1) 87. (2) 88. (1) 89. (2) 90. (2)
(4) high resistance in parallel with its coil 91. (2) 92. (1) 93. (4) 94. (4) 95. (2) 96. (3)
97. (2) 98. (3) 99. (1) 100. (4) 101. (4) 102. (3)
103. (2) 104. (4) 105. (1) 106. (2) 107. (3) 108. (4)
109. (2) 110. (3) 111. (3) 112. (1) 113. (2) 114. (3)
115. (3) 116. (1) 117. (4)

Page: 16