PM SHRI KV NO.1 JALANDHAR CANTT.

MONTHLY TEST –JULY (2025-26)

SUBJECT: PHYSICS MAX. MARKS : 40

CLASS : XIIA DURATION : 1½

hrs

SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each
Q1. A rectangular loop carrying a current i is situated near a long straight wire such that the
wire is parallel to the one of the sides of the loop and is in the plane of the loop. If a steady
current I is established in wire as shown in figure, the loop will

(a) rotate about an axis parallel to the wire. (b) move away from the wire or towards right.
(c) move towards the wire. (d) remain stationary.
Q2. The strength of magnetic field at the centre of circular coil is

Q3. The maximum current that can be measured by a galvanometer of resistance 40 Ω is 10

mA. It is converted into voltmeter that can read upto 50 V. The resistance to be connected in
the series with the galvanometer is
(a) 2010 Ω (b) 4050 Ω (c) 5040 Ω (d) 4960 Ω
.
Q4. Two identical circular wires P and Q each of radius R and carrying current ‘I’ are kept in
perpendicular planes such that they have a common centre as shown in the figure. Find the
magnitude and direction of the net magnetic field at the common centre of the two coils.
 ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿
(a) μ0 ∋ (b) μ0 ∋ (c) μ0 ∋ 2 R ¿
√ R
2 √ R
3
¿ ¿
(d) μ0 2∋
√2 R

.
Q5. A circular coil of radius 4 cm and of 20 turns carries a current of 3 amperes. It is placed
in a magnetic field of intensity of 0.5 weber/m². The magnetic dipole moment of the coil is
(a) 0.15 ampere-m² (b) 0.3 ampere-m2 (c) 0.45 ampere-m² (d) 0.6 ampere-m2
Q6. Biot-Savart law indicates that the moving electrons (velocity v) produce a magnetic field

(a) B ⊥ v.
B such that
(b) B || v.
(c) it obeys inverse cube law. (d) it is along the line joining the electron
and point of observation.
Q7. Three long, straight parallel wires, carrying current are arranged as shown in the figure.
The force experienced by a 25 cm length of wire C is

(a) 10-3 N (b) 2.5 × 10-3 N (c) zero (d) 1.5 × 10-3 N
Q8 When we double the radius of a coil keeping the current through it unchanged, what
happens to the magnetic field directed along its axis at far off points?
(a) halved (b) doubled (c) quadrupled (d) remains unchanged
Two statements are given below. One is labelled Assertion (A) and the other is labelled
Reason (R). Read the statements carefully and choose the option that correctly describes
statements A and R.
A. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
B. Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. Assertion is true but reason is false.
D. Both assertion and reason are false.
Q9.Assertion(A): Paramagnetic substances are weakly attracted to magnets.
Reason(R): The individual atoms of a paramagnetic substance do NOT possess a permanent
magnetic dipole moment.
Q10. Assertion: Monopoles exist only as electric charges, not in magnetism.
Reason: Gauss law states that the net magnetic or electric flux through any closed surface is
always zero.
SECTION – B
Questions 11- 13 carry 2 marks each
Q.11 A closely wound solenoid of turns 2000 and area of cross-section 1.6 X 10-4 m2,
carrying a current of 4.0 A , is suspended through its center allowing it to turn in a horizontal
plane. What is the magnetic moment associated with the solenoid?
Q.12 What does the value μr = 0 signify in a magnetic material? Find χ of such material.
What are such materials known as?
OR
The susceptibility of a magnetic material is 2.6 × 10-5. Identify the type of magnetic material
and state its two properties.
Q.13. Out of the two magnetic materials, ‘A’ has relative permeability slightly greater than
unity while ‘B’ has less than unity. Identify the nature of the materials ‘A’ and ‘B’. Will their
susceptibilities be positive or negative?

SECTION -C
Case study based Question 4 marks
Q14. Using galvanometer as an ammeter and a voltmeter
A galvanometer is a device used to detect current in an electric circuit. It cannot as such be
used as an ammeter to measure current in a given circuit. This is because a galvanometer is a
very sensitive device, it gives a full scale deflection for a current of the order of μA.
Moreover, for measuring currents, the galvanometer has to be connected in series, and it has a
large resistance this will change the value of current in the circuit. To overcome these
difficulties, we connect a small resistance R called shunt resistance in parallel with the
Galvanometer coil, so that most of the current passes through the shunt. Now to use
galvanometer as a voltmeter, it has to be connected in parallel with the circuit element across
which we need to measure potential difference. Moreover, it may draw a very small current,
otherwise it will appreciable change the voltage being measured. To ensure this, a large
resistance R is connected in series with the galvanometer.

14.1 A sensitive galvanometer like a moving coil galvanometer can be converted into an
ammeter or a voltmeter by connecting a suitable resistance to it. Which of the following
statements is true?
(a) a voltmeter is connected in parallel and current through it is negligible.
(b) an ammeter is connected in parallel and potential difference across it is small.
(c) a voltmeter is connected in series and potential difference across it is small.
(d) an ammeter is connected in series in a circuit and the current through it is negligible.
14.2 By mistake a voltmeter is connected in series and an ammeter is connected in parallel
with a resistance in an electrical circuit. What will happen to the instruments?
(a) Voltmeter is damaged (b) Ammeter is damaged
(c) Both are damaged (d) None is damaged.
14.3 A galvanometer coil has a resistance of 15 ohm and gives full scale deflection for a
current of 4 mA. To convert it to an ammeter of range 0 to 6 A
(a) 10 milliohm resistance is to be connected in parallel to the galvanometer.
(b) 10 milliohm resistance is to be connected in series with the galvanometer.
(c) 0.1 ohm resistance is to be connected in parallel to the galvanometer.
(d) 0.1 ohm resistance is to be connected in series with the galvanometer.
14.4 Two identical galvanometers are converted into an ammeter and a milliammeter.
Resistance of the shunt of milliammeter is ________ than the resistance of the shunt of
ammeter.
(a) more (b) equal (c) less (d) zero
OR
14.5 A voltmeter has resistance of G ohm and range of V volt. The value of resistance used in
series to convert it into a voltmeter of range nV volt is
(a) nG (b) (n-1)G (c) G/n (d) G/n-1

SECTION – D
Question 15-19 carry 3 Marks each
Q15 .A circular coil of N turns and diameter ‘d’ carries a current ‘I’. It is unwound and
rewound to make another coil of diameter ‘2d’, current T remaining the same. Calculate the
ratio of the magnetic moments of the new coil and the original coil.

Q.16 Using Biot-Savart’s law, derive the expression for the magnetic field in the vector form
at a point on the axis of a circular current loop.

Q17 Two identical circular loops, P and Q, each of radius r and carrying currents I and 2I
respectively are lying in parallel planes such that they have a common axis. The direction of
current in both the loops is clockwise as seen from O which is equidistant from the both
loops. Find the magnitude of the net magnetic field at point O.

.
Q.18. A short bar magnet has a magnetic moment of 0.48J/T. Give the direction and
magnitude of the magnetic field produced by the magnet at a distance of 10cm from the
center of the magnet on
a) the axis, b) the equatorial lines of the magnet.(1.5+1.5)
OR
Q18 A bar magnet of magnetic moment 1.5 J/T lies aligned with the direction of a uniform
magnetic field of 0.22T. What is the amount of work required by an external torque to turn
the magnet so as to align its magnetic moment: (i) normal to the field direction, (ii) opposite
to the field direction? (1.5+1.5)
Q.19 Using Kirchoff's laws in the electrical net work shown in figure, calculate the values of
currents I1,I2 and I3.
 SECTION- E (5 marks)
Q.20.(a) Draw a labelled diagram of a moving coil galvanometer. Describe briefly its
principle and working.(3)
(b) Answer the following:
(i) Why is it necessary to introduce a cylindrical soft iron core inside the coil of a
galvanometer? (1)
(ii) Increasing the current sensitivity of a galvanometer may not necessarily increase its
voltage sensitivity. Explain, giving reason.(1)
OR
Two long straight parallel conductors carrying steady current I1 and I2,in the same direction,
are separated by a distance ‘d’. Explain briefly, with the help of a suitable diagram, how the
magnetic field due to one conductor acts on the other. Hence deduce the expression for the
force acting between the conductors. Mention the nature of this force. (1+3+1=5)