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Chapter 1
Electric Charges and Fields

1.1 Introduction
A common example of electric discharge is the lightning that we see in
the sky during thunderstorms. We also experience a sensation of an
electric shock either while opening the door of a car or holding the iron
bar of a bus after sliding from our seat. The reason for these experiences
is discharge of electric charges through our body, which were
accumulated due to rubbing of insulating surfaces. This is due to
generation of static electricity. Static means anything that does not move
or change with time.
Electrostatics deals with the study of forces, fields and potentials arising
from static charges.
1.2 Electric charge

Historically the credit of discovery of the fact that amber rubbed with
wool or silk cloth attracts light objects goes to Thales of Miletus, Greece,
around 600 BC. The name electricity is coined from the Greek word
elektron meaning amber.
If Two glass rods rubbed with wool or silk cloth are brought close to
each other, they repel each other [Fig. 1.1(a)]. Similarly, two plastic
rods rubbed with cat’s fur repelled each other [Fig. 1.1(b)] . On the other
hand, the plastic rod attracts the glass rod [Fig. 1.1(c)] .
There are two kinds of electrification and we find that

(i) like charges repel and
(ii) unlike charges attract each other.
The property which differentiates the two kinds of charges is called the
polarity of charge.
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The charges were named as positive and negative by the American
scientist Benjamin Franklin.
On rubbing electrons are transferred from one body to the other. The
body, which loses electrons, will become positively charged and which
gains electrons becomes negatively charged.
• When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, glass rod becomes positively
charged and silk negative.
• When a plastic rod is rubbed with fur, plastic rod becomes
negatively charged and fur positive.
1.3 Conductors and Insulators
Conductors
Conductors are those substances which allow passage of electricity
through them. Eg. Metals, human and animal bodies and earth are
conductors.
• They have electric charges (electrons) that are comparatively free
to move inside the material.
• When some charge is transferred to a conductor, it readily gets
distributed over the entire surface of the conductor.
▪ Metals cannot be charged by friction,because the charges
transferred to the metal leak through our body to the ground as
both are conductors of electricity.
Insulators
The substances which offer high resistance to the passage of electricity
through them are called Insulators . Eg. glass, porcelain, plastic, nylon,
wood
▪ If some charge is put on an insulator, it stays at the same place. So
insulators gets electrified on combing dry hair or on rubbing.
Gold Leaf Electroscope

A simple apparatus to detect charge on a body is called a gold-leaf
electroscope.
Apparatus It consists of a vertical metal rod placed in a box. Two thin
gold leaves are attached to its bottom end as shown in figure.

Working
When a charged object touches the metal knob at the top of the rod,
charge flows on to the leaves and they diverge. The degree of divergence
is an indicator of the amount of charge.
1.4 Basic properties of electric charges

1. Additivity of charge: The total charge on a surface is the algebraic sum
of individual charges present on that surface.
If a system contains n charges q1 , q 2 , q 3 ....................., q n then the total
charge of the system is,
𝒒 = 𝒒𝟏 + 𝒒𝟐 + 𝒒𝟑 +.................. + 𝒒𝒏
2. Charge is conserved: It means that total charge of an isolated system
remains constant. It s not possible to create or destroy net charge carried
by an isolated system although the charge carrying particles may be
created or destroyed in a process.
3. Quantization of charge : According to quantisation of electric charge,

charge of a body is an integral multiple of a basic charge, which is the
electronic charge.
Charge on a body, q=± ne ; where, n=1,2,3.........
e is the electronic charge. e=1.602 x 10−19 C
Example 1
How many electronic charges form 1 C of charge?
q=±ne,
𝑞
n=
𝑒
1
n= =6.25 x1018
1.602 x 10−19

Example 2
A comb drawn through person’s hair causes 1022 electrons to leave the
2person’s hair and stick to the comb. Calculate the charge carried by the
comb. q= ne,
q = 1022 x 1.602 x 10−19 C
= −1.602 x 103 C
As the comb gains electrons it gets negatively charged.
1.5 Coulomb’s Law
The force of attraction or repulsion between two stationery electric
charges is directly proportional to the product of the charges and
inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
𝟏 𝐪𝟏 𝐪𝟐
If charges are placed in free space, 𝐅 = 𝟒𝛑𝛆
𝟎 𝐫𝟐
𝟏 𝐪𝟏 𝐪𝟐
If charges are placed in a medium, 𝐅 = 𝟒𝛑𝛆
𝟎 𝛆𝐫 𝐫𝟐
Definition of coulomb
𝟏 𝐪𝟏 𝐪𝟐
𝐅 = 𝟒𝛑𝛆
𝟎 𝐫𝟐
Coulomb’s Law in vector form

1.6 Forces between Multiple charges
consider a system of three charges q1, q2 and q3 , as shown in figure. The

force on one charge q1 , due to two other charges q2 , q3 is obtained by
performing a vector addition of the forces due to each one of these
charges.
Super position principle

Force on a charge due to a number of charges is the vector sum of forces
due to individual charges.
For a system of n charges,
1.7 Electric Field

Electric field is the region around a charge where its effect can be felt.
Intensity of electric field at a point is the force per unit charge.
𝐅
𝐄=
𝐪

Electric field due to a point charge
1 qq0
By Coulomb’s law, F = 4πε
0 r2
F
E=q
0
𝟏 𝐪
𝐄 = 𝟒𝛑𝛆 𝟐
𝟎𝐫
Electric field due to a system of charges

Electric field at a point due to a system of charges is the vector sum of
the electric fields at the point due to individual charges.
1.8 Electric Field Lines

An electric field line is a curve drawn in such a way that the tangent to it
at each point is in the direction of the net field at that point.
▪ Electric Field lines start from positive charge and end at negative
charge.
▪ Electric field lines of a positive charge are radially outwards and
that of a negative charge is radially inwards
▪ Electric field lines do not form closed loops.
▪ In a charge free region field lines are continuous.
▪ Two field lines never intersect.( Two directions for electric field is
not possible at a point)
▪ Field lines are parallel ,equidistant and in same direction in
uniform electric field.

Positive Charge Negative Charge
Two positive Charges
Dipole - Positive and Negative charge
1.9 Electric Flux
𝛟 = ∫ 𝐄 ⋅ ⅆ𝐒
𝛟 = ∫ 𝐄 ⅆ𝐒 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝛉 ( 𝛉 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄 𝐚𝐧ⅆ 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 ⅆ𝐒)

1.10 Electric Dipole
An electri dipole is a pair of equal and opposite charges separated by a
distance
The total charge of the system is +q + -q =0
⃗)
Electric Dipole moment (𝐩

Electric Field due to a Dipole along the Axial Line
The electric field at P due to +q

1 𝑞
𝐸+𝑞 = 4𝜋𝜀 (𝑟−𝑎)2
(in the direction of dipole moment 𝑝)
0
The electric field at Pdue to -q
1 𝑞
𝐸−𝑞 = 4𝜋𝜀 (𝑟+𝑎)2
(opposite to the direction of dipole moment 𝑝)
0
Total field, E =𝐸+𝑞 − 𝐸−𝑞
1 𝑞 1 𝑞
𝐸 = 4𝜋𝜀 (𝑟−𝑎)2
− (𝑟+𝑎)2
0 4𝜋𝜀0
Thus the total electric field at P is
𝑞 1 1
𝐸 = 4𝜋𝜀 [(𝑟−𝑎)2 − (𝑟+𝑎)2 ]
0
Simplifying
𝑞 4𝑎𝑟
𝐸 = 4𝜋𝜀 [(𝑟 2 −𝑎2 )2 ]
0
For r≫ 𝑎 ,we get
1 4𝑞𝑎
𝐸 = 4𝜋𝜀 [ 𝑟 3 ]
0
2qa=𝑝 (dipole moment)
𝟏 ⃗
𝟐𝒑
⃗𝑬
⃗ = [ 𝟑]
𝟒𝝅𝜺𝟎 𝒓
Electric Field due to a Dipole along the Equatorial Line

The magnitude of electric field at P due to +q
1 𝑞
𝐸+𝑞 = ----------------(1)
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟 2 + 𝑎2
The magnitude of electric field at P due to -q
1 𝑞
𝐸−𝑞 = 4𝜋𝜀 ------------------(2)
0 𝑟 2 + 𝑎2
The vertical componennts cancel each other and horizontal components add up
Total electric field at P,
E =𝐸+𝑞 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 + 𝐸−𝑞 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
But , 𝐸+𝑞 = 𝐸−𝑞
E =2𝐸+𝑞 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 --------------(3)
𝑎 𝑎
Cos𝜃= 2 2 = 2 2 1⁄ ---------------(4)
√𝑟 +𝑎 (𝑟 +𝑎 ) 2
Substituting eq(1) and (4) in eq(3)
1 𝑞 𝑎
E =2 𝑥 2 2 𝑥 1
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟 +𝑎 (𝑟 2 +𝑎2 ) ⁄2
p=2qa (dipole moment)
1 𝑝
𝐸 = 4𝜋𝜀 [(𝑟 2 +𝑎2 )3/2 ]
0
For r≫ 𝑎 ,we get
𝟏 ⃗
𝒑
⃗𝑬
⃗ = [ 𝟑]
𝟒𝝅𝜺𝟎 𝒓
Relation connecting Axial field and Equatorial field of a Dipole
1 2𝑝
Axial field, 𝐸⃗ = [ 3]
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟
1 𝑝
Equatorial field , 𝐸⃗ = [ ]
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟 3
Axial field = 2 x Equatorial field
1.11 Dipole in a Uniform External field

In a uniform electric field there will be a net torque on the dipole, but the
net force will be zero. Due to the torque ,the dipole rotates. There will be
no translatory motion as the net force is zero.
Torque on a Dipole in a Uniform External field

Torque, τ = one of the forces x perpendicular distance between them.
τ = qE x 2a sinθ
τ =pE sinθ
𝛕=𝐏 ⃗ ×𝐄 ⃗
• When p and E are in the same direction or opposite direction( θ=0
or180 )
τ =pE sin0 =0
• Torque is maximum , when p and E are perpendicular. (θ=90)
τ =pE sin90 =pE
Dipole in a non uniform electric field

In a non uniform electric field the dipole experiences a net force as well
as a net torque in general .
Case 1 -when p is parallel to E
when p is parallel to E, the dipole has a net force in the direction of

increasing field.
But the net torque will be zero τ =pE sin0 =0
Case 2-When p is antiparallel to E.
When p is antiparallel to E, the net force on the dipole is in the direction

of decreasing field.
But the net torque will be zero, τ =pE sin 180 =0

1.12 Continuous Charge Distribution
Linear charge density
The linear charge density λ of a wire is

defined as
𝛥𝑞
𝜆=
𝛥𝑙
𝒒
𝝀= 𝒍
The unit of λ is C/m
Line charge q = 𝝀𝒍
Surface charge density

The surface charge density 𝜎 of a area
element is defined as
𝛥𝑞
𝜎=
𝛥𝑆
𝒒
𝝈=𝑺
The units for σ is C/𝑚2
Surface charge, q= 𝝈𝑺
Volume charge density

The volume charge density ρ of a volume
element is defined as
𝛥𝑞
ρ=
𝛥𝑉
𝒒
𝛒=𝑽
The units for ρ is C/𝑚3
Volume charge , q= 𝛒𝑽
1.13 Gauss’s Law

Gauss’s law states that the total electric flux through a closed surface is
𝟏
equal to times the total charge enclosed by the surface.
𝜺𝟎
𝒒
𝝓 = ∮ 𝑬 ⋅ ⅆ𝑺 = 𝜺
𝟎
The surface over which we calculate the flux is called Gaussian surface.

Proof
Consider a sphere of radius r enclosing a point charge q. the

electric flux through the surface dS
ϕ = ∫ E ⋅ dS
ϕ = ∫ E dS cos0 = ∫ E dS =𝐸∫ dS
ϕ = ES
1 q
ϕ = x 4πr 2
4πε0 r2
𝐪
𝛟=𝛆
𝟎
Features of Gauss’s Law
• Gauss’s law is true for any surface irrespective of the size and
shape.
• The charge includes the sum of all charges enclosed by the surface.
• The surface that we choose for the application of Gauss’s law is
called the Gaussian Surface.
• Gauss’s law is applicable to both symmetric and asymmetric
system, but it will be much easier if the system has some symmetry.
• Gauss’s law is based on inverse square dependence on distance
contained in the Coulomb’s law.

𝟏. 𝟏𝟒 Applications of Gauss’s Law

c) field inside the shell
ϕ = ES (1)
Inside the shell q=0
ES=0 (S≠ 𝟎)

Example
Find the electric field due two plane sheets of charge in regions I ,II and
III

Chapter 2
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
2.1 Introduction
Electrostatic Potential Energy at a point
Electric potential energy at a point P in an electric field is defined as the
work done by the external force in bringing the charge q from infinity to
that point.
UP∞ = UP − U∞ = UP − 0 = UP
𝐏
𝐔𝐏 =− ∫∞ 𝐅 . ⅆ𝐫
• The work done by an electrostatic field in moving a charge from one
point to another depends only on the initial and the final points and
is independent of the path taken to go from one point to the other.
Electrostatic potential energy difference between two points

Electric potential energy difference between two points in an electric
field , can be defined as the work done by an external force in moving
(without accelerating) charge q from one point to another in the electric field .
P
∆U = UP − UR = − ∫R F . dr

2.2 Electrostatic Potential
Electrostatic Potential at a point P
Electrostatic Potential at a point P in an electric field is the work done by
an external force in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to that
point.
𝐏
𝐕𝐏 = − ∫∞ 𝐄 . ⅆ𝐫
Electrostatic Potential difference between two points

Electrostatic Potential difference between two points in an electric field
is the work done by an external force in bringing a unit positive charge
from one point to other in that field.
W
VP − VR = RP
q
P
− ∫R F .dr
VP − VR =
q
F=qE
P
− ∫R qE .dr
VP − VR =
q
𝐏
𝐕𝐏 − 𝐕𝐑 = − ∫𝐑 𝐄 . ⅆ𝐫
2.3 Potential due to a Point Charge

Variation of potential V with r and Electric field with r for a point
charge Q
Example
(a) Calculate the potential at a point P due to a charge of 4 ×
10−7 C,located 9 cm away
(b) Hence obtain the work done in bringing a charge of 2 × 10−9 C from
infinity to the point P. Does the answer depend on the path along
which the charge is brought?
1 𝑄
(a) V =
4πε0 𝑟
9 4 𝑥 10−7
= 9 × 10 x
0.09
𝟒
V = 𝟒 𝒙 𝟏𝟎 V
(b) W= qV
= 2 𝑥 10−9 x 4 𝑥 104
W = 𝟖 𝒙 𝟏𝟎−𝟓 J
No, work done will be path independent. Any arbitrary infinitesimal path
can be resolved into two perpendicular displacements: One along r and
another perpendicular to r. The work done corresponding to the later
will be zero.

2.4 Potential due to an Electric Dipole
𝟏 𝟏 𝟐 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝛉
− =
𝐫𝟏 𝐫𝟐 𝐫𝟐
𝐪 𝟐 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝛉
V=
𝟒𝛑𝛆𝟎 𝐫𝟐
𝟏 𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝛉
𝐕 = 𝟒𝛑𝛆
𝟎 𝐫𝟐

2.5 Potential due to a System of Charges
By the superposition principle, the potential at a point due to a system of
charges is the algebraic sum of the potentials due to the individual
charges.
V = V1 + V2 + ⋯ + Vn
1 q1 1 q2 1 qn
V = + + ……………+
4πε0 r1 4πε0 r2 4πε0 rn
𝟏 𝐪 𝐪𝟐 𝐪𝐧
𝐕 =
𝟒𝛑𝛆𝟎
(𝐫𝟏 + 𝐫𝟐
+ ……………+
𝐫𝐧
)
𝟏
Potential due to a uniformly charged spherical shell
a)The potential at a distance r, from the shell ,where r≥ R

(R-radius of sphere)
For a uniformly charged spherical shell, the electric field outside the
shell is as if the entire charge is concentrated at the centre
𝟏 𝐪
V= 𝟒𝛑𝛆 (r≥ R)
𝟎 𝐫
b) Inside the shell
Inside the shell the electric field is zero. This implies that the potential is
constant inside the shell ,which is equal to the value of potential at the
surface
𝟏 𝐪
V= 𝟒𝛑𝛆
𝟎 𝐑
Example
Two charges 3 𝑥 10−8 C and –2 𝑥 10−8 C are located 15 cm apart. At what
point on the line joining the two charges is the electric potential zero?
Take the potential at infinity to be zero.

Let P lies between O and A at a distance x from O,
Potential at P due to charge 3 𝑥 10−8 C

1 3 𝑥 10−8
𝑉1 =
4πε0 𝑥
Potential at P due to charge −2 𝑥 10−8 C

1 −2 𝑥 10−8
𝑉2 =
4πε0 15−x
Total potential at P , V=𝑉1 + 𝑉2 =0

1 3 𝑥 10−8 1 2 𝑥 10−8
− =0
4πε0 𝑥 4πε0 15−x
1 3 𝑥 10−8 2 𝑥 10−8
[ − ] =0
4πε0 𝑥 15−x
3 2
[ − ] =0
x 15−𝑥
3 2
=
x 15−𝑥
45-3x=2x
45=5x
x=9cm
If P lies on the extended line OA,
1 3 𝑥 10−8 1 2 𝑥 10−8
- =0
4πε0 𝑥 4πε0 x−15
3 2
=
x 𝑥−15
3x-45=2x
x=45cm
Thus, electric potential is zero at 9 cm and 45 cm away from the positive
charge on the side of the negative charge.

2.6 Equipotential Surfaces
An equipotential surface is a surface with a constant value of potential at
all points on the surface.
• As there is no potential difference between any two points on an
equipotential surface, no work is required to move a test charge on
the surface.
• For any charge configuration, equipotential surface through a point
is normal to the electric field at that point
Equipotential surfaces for a single point charge

For a single charge q, the potential is
1 q
V=
4πε0 r
V is a constant if r is constant .
Thus, equipotential surfaces of a single point charge are concentric
spherical surfaces centred at the charge.
Equipotential surfaces for a uniform electric field.
Equipotential surfaces for a dipole
Equipotential surfaces for two identical positive charges.

Relation between electric field and potential
2.7 Potntial energy of a system of Charges

b)For a system of three charges

2.8 Potential Energy in an External Field
1)Potential energy of a single charge
The potential energy of a point charge in an external field is the
workdone in bringing the charge from infinity to the point.
The external electric field E and corresponding external potential V vary
from point to point. The potential at infinity is zero.
Thus the work done in bringing the charge q from infinity to the point P
in the external field is qV.
This work is stored as potential energy of charge q.
Potential energy of q at r in an external field =q V(r)
Electron volt
The energy gained by an electron, when it is accelerated by a potential
difference of 1 volt is called electron volt (I eV)
I eV=1.602 x 10-19 coulomb x 1volt
I eV = 1.602 x 10-19 J
2)Potential energy of a system of two charges in an external field

Consider a system of two charges q1 and q2 located at r1 and r2.
The work done in bringing the charge q1 from infinity to r1 =q1 V(r1)
For bringing the charge q2 to r2 work has to be done against the external
field and also against the field to q1.
𝑞1 𝑞2
The work done in bringing the charge q2 to r2 =q2 V(r2) +
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑟12
𝒒𝟏 𝒒𝟐
The potential energy of the system = q1 V(r1) + q2 V(r2) +
𝟒𝝅𝜺𝟎 𝒓𝟏𝟐
2.8 Potential energy of a dipole in an external field

2.9 Electrostatics of conductors
1.Inside a conductor, electrostatic field is zero
A conductor has free electrons. In the static situation, the free charges
have so distributed themselves that the electric field is zero everywhere
inside.
2. At the surface of a charged conductor, electrostatic field must be
normal to the surface at every point.
3. The interior of a conductor can have no excess charge in the static
situation.
4. Electrostatic potential is constant throughout the volume of the
conductor and has the same value (as inside) on its surface.
σ
5.Electric field at the surface of a charged conductor E =
ε0

6.Electrostatic shielding
The electric field inside a cavity of any conductor is zero. This is known
as electrostatic shielding. All charges reside only on the outer surface of a
conductor with cavity.
The effect can be made use of in protecting sensitive instruments from
outside electrical influence.
Why it is safer to be inside a car during lightning?
Due to Electrostatic shielding, electricfield E=0 inside the car.
So it is safer to sit inside a car than standing outside during lightening.
2.10 Dielectrics and polarisation

Dielectrics
Dielectrics are non-conducting substances. In contrast to conductors, the
Dielectric substances may be made of polar or non polar molecules.
Non polar molecules
In a non-polar molecule, the centres of positive and negative charges

coincide. The molecule then has no permanent (or intrinsic) dipole
moment.
Eg: oxygen (O2 ) , hydrogen (H2 )
In an external electric field, the positive and negative charges of a
nonpolar molecule are displaced in opposite directions. The non-polar
molecule thus develops an induced dipole moment. The dielectric is said
to be polarised by the external field
Polar molecules

In polar molecules, the centres of positive and negative charges are
separated (even when there is no external field). Such molecules have a
permanent dipole moment.
Eg: HCl , H2 O
In the absence of any external field, the different permanent dipoles are
oriented randomly ; so the total dipole moment is zero. When an external
field is applied, the individual dipole moments tend to align with the
field. A dielectric with polar molecules also develops a net dipole
moment in an external field.
Polarisation(P)
The dipole moment per unit volume is called polarisation .
For linear isotropic dielectrics,
𝐏 = 𝛘𝐞 𝐄
where χe is the electric susceptibility of the dielectric medium.
2.11 Capacitors and Capacitance

Capacitor
A capacitor is a system of two conductors separated by an insulator.
Capacitor is a charge storing device.
Capacitance
The potential difference, V between the two conductors is proportional
to the charge , Q.
Q∝V
Q=CV
𝐐
𝐂=
𝐕
The constant C is called the capacitance of the capacitor.
C is independent of Q or V.
The capacitance C depends only on the geometrical configuration (shape,
size, separation) of the system of two conductors .
SI unit of capacitance is farad.

1 farad =1 coulomb volt −1
1 F = 1 C V −1
Other units are,
1 μF = 10 -6 F , 1 nF = 10 -9 F , 1 pF = 10-12 F, etc.
Symbol of capacitor
Fixed capacitance Variable capacitance
Q
• C= . For large C, V is small for a given Q. This means a capacitor
V
with large capacitance can hold large amount of charge Q at a
relatively small V
• High potential difference implies strong electric field around the
conductors. A strong electric field can ionise the surrounding air
and accelerate the charges so produced to the oppositely charged
plates, thereby neutralising the charge on the capacitor plates, at
least partly.
• The maximum electric field that a dielectric medium can withstand
without break-down (of its insulating property) is called its
dielectric strength; for air it is about 3 × 106 V𝑚−1
2.12 The parallel plate capacitor
A parallel plate capacitor consists of two large plane parallel conducting
plates separated by a small distance.
Capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor

Capacitance can be increased,
• By increasing the area of the plates.
• By decreasing the distance between the plates.
• By introducing a dielectric medium between the plates.
2.13 Effect of dielectric on capacitance

The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor when the medium between
the plates is air,
ε A
Cair = 0
d
When dielectric medium of dielectric constant K is placed between the
plates, the capacitance ,
Kε A
Cmed = 0
d
The capacitance increases K times, where K is the dielectric constant.
𝐂𝐦𝐞ⅆ =K 𝐂𝐚𝐢𝐫
Definition of dielectric constant in terms of capacitance
Kε0 A
Cmed d
= ε0 A =K
Cair
d
𝐂𝐦𝐞ⅆ
K= 𝐂𝐚𝐢𝐫
The dielectric constant of a substance is the factor by which the
capacitance increases from its vacuum value, when a dielectric is
inserted between the plates.
2.14 Combination of Capacitors

Capacitors In Series
In series combination the charge Q is same and potential drop is

different in each capacitor. The total potential drop V across the
combination is
V = V1 + V2
𝐐 𝐐
𝐕 = + ---------(1)
𝐂𝟏 𝐂𝟐
If the two capacitors are replaced by a single capacitor of capacitance C
with the same charge Q and potential difference V.

𝐐
𝐕= ------------ (2)
𝐂
Q Q Q
Equating eq (1) & = +
C C1 C2
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
= +
𝐂 𝐂𝟏 𝐂𝟐
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
▪ For n capacitors in series, = + + ……….. +
𝐂 𝐂𝟏 𝐂𝟐 𝐂𝐧
▪ If all the capacitors have the same value, C1 = C2 = ………= Cn = C
1 n 𝐂
=C , 𝐂′ = 𝐧
C′
eg:- If C=1μF n=10
C 1μF
C′ = = = 0. 1μF
n 10
The effective capacitance decreases when capacitors are connected in
series. In series combination the effective capacitance will be smaller
than the smallest among individual capacitors.
Example
Find the effective capacitance of the combination.
1 1 1 1
= + +
C C1 C2 C3
1 1 1 1 8
= + + =
C 2F 5F 10F 10F
10F
C= =1.25F
8
Capacitors In Parallel
In parallel connection, the same potential drop across both the

capacitors, but the charges are different.
Q = Q1 + Q 2
𝐐= 𝐂𝟏 V + 𝐂𝟐 V ------------ (1)

If the two capacitors are replaced by a single capacitor of capacitance C
with the same charge Q and potential difference V.
Q=CV ------------------ (2)
From eq(1) & (2) CV = C1 V + C2 V
C = 𝐂𝟏 + 𝐂𝟐
▪ For n capacitors in parallel , C = 𝐂𝟏 + 𝐂𝟐 + 𝐂𝟑 +……..+ 𝐂𝐧
▪ If all the capacitors have the same value, C1 = C2 = C3 =….....= Cn = C
𝐂 ′ = nC
Eg: If C=1μF n=10
C ′ = nC = 10 x 1μF = 10μF
The effective capacitance increases when capacitors are connected in
parallel. In parallel combination the effective capacitance will be greater
than the greatest among individual capacitors.
Example
Find the effective capacitance of the combination.
C = C1 + C2 + C3
C =0.1 μF + 0.2 μF + 0.3 μF
C =0.6 μF

2.15 Energy Stored in a Capacitor
1 2

The work stored as potential energy in the electric field between the
plates.
𝐐𝟐
Energy 𝐔 =
𝟐𝐂
Energy stored in a capacitor can also be expressed as

U
u=
Ad

Chapter 3
Current Electricity
3.1 Introduction
Charges in motion constitute an electric current. Such currents occur
naturally in many situations. Lightning is one such phenomenon in which
charges flow from the clouds to the earth through the atmosphere. The
flow of charges in lightning is not steady, but in our everyday life we see
many devices where charges flow in a steady manner. A torch and a cell-
driven clock are examples of such devices.
3.2 Electric Current
When current steady ,
The rate of flow of charge through any cross-section of a conductor is
called electric current flowing through it.
𝐪
𝐈= 𝐭
coulomb
Unit of electric current = =C/s =ampere (A)
second
When current is not steady,

The current at time t across the cross-section of the conductor is defined
as the ratio of ∆Q to ∆t in the limit of ∆t tending to zero,
𝚫𝐐 ⅆ𝐐
I= 𝐥𝐢𝐦 =
𝚫𝐭→𝟎 𝚫𝐭 ⅆ𝐭
3.3 Electric Currents in Conductors

When no electric field is present:-
The electrons will be moving due to thermal motion . During motion
electrons collide with the fixed ions. The direction of its velocity after the
collision is completely random. The average velocity of electrons will be
zero. So, there will be no net electric current.
When an electric field is present:-
The electrons will be accelerated due to this field towards +Q. They will
thus move to neutralise the charges and constitute an electric current.

Hence there will be a current for a very short while and no current
thereafter.
To maintain a steady electric field in the body of the conductor we use
cells or batteries.
3.4 Ohm’s Law
A basic law regarding flow of currents was discovered by G.S. Ohm in
1828.
At constant temperature ,the current flowing through a conductor is
directly proportional to the potential difference between the ends of the
conductor.
V∝I
V = RI
𝐕
𝐑=
𝐈
The constant of proportionality R is called the resistance of the
conductor
The SI units of resistance is ohm and is denoted by the symbol Ω.
Conductance
The reciprocal of resistance is called Conductance.
𝐈
𝐂=
𝐕
Unit of conductance is ohm−1 (Ω−1 or mho) or =siemens
Ohm’s Law : Experimental verification
Voltage –Current Graph (V-I Graph)

AB
Slope =
BC
𝐕
Slope = = R
𝐈
Slope of V-I graph gives Resistance.
Its reciprocal gives conductance.

Which material has more resistance?
Slope of V-I graph gives Resistance. Slope of

A is greater than that of B.
So material A has more resistance than B.
Factors on which the Resistance of a
Conductor Depends:-
1)The material of the conductor
2)The dimensions of the conductor
a)Length of the conductor
The resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to
length l of the conductor.
𝐑∝𝒍
b) The area of cross section of the conductor
The resistance of a conductor is inversely proportional to the
cross-sectional area, A.
𝟏
𝐑∝
𝐀
Resistivity of a Conductor
The resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to length 𝑙 of the
conductor and inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area, A.
𝑙
R∝
A
𝛒𝒍
𝐑= 𝐀
where the constant of proportionality ρ is called resistivity.
Resistivity depends on the material of the conductor but not on its
dimensions.
𝐑𝐀
𝛒= 𝒍
Ωm2
Unit of resistivity = = Ωm
m
Ohm’s Law in Vector Form

3.5 Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity
Drift Velocity
The average velocity attained by electrons in a conductor due to an
electric field is called Drift velocity.
The force acting on the electron due to the electric field,
F = qE = −eE
The acceleration of the electron,
F −eE
a= =
m m
If t is the time between two successive collissions, v = at
−eEt
Then the velocity gained by an electron, v =
m
eE
Drift velocity , vd = − (t)average
m
𝐞𝐄
𝐯ⅆ = − 𝐦 𝛕
Relaxation Time
The average time interval between two successive collisions is called
relaxation time(τ) 𝐯ⅆ ∝ 𝛕
Relation connecting Drift Velocity and Current

Distance Travelled by an electron in time Δt = vd Δt
Volume of conductor = A vd Δt
Let n be the number of electrons per unit volume of conductor
The number of electrons in the conductor= n A vd Δt
Total charge of electrons in the conductor , q= n e A vd Δt
q
Current I =
Δt
n e A vd Δt
I=
Δt
I= n e A 𝐯ⅆ
Current density
I= n e A vd
eE
vd = τ
m
eE
I= n e A τ
m
ne2 AτE
I=
m
I 𝐧𝐞𝟐 𝛕𝐄
j= 𝐣=
A 𝐦
Conductivity
Comparing with, j = σE
𝐧𝐞𝟐 𝛕
𝛔= 𝐦
Mobility
Conductivity arises from mobile charge carriers.
In metals, these mobile charge carriers are electrons.
In an ionised gas, they are electrons and positive charged ions.
In an electrolyte, these can be both positive and negative ions.
Mobility µ defined as the magnitude of the drift velocity per unit electric
field.
eE
𝐯ⅆ m
τ
𝛍= =
𝐄 E
𝐞
𝛍= 𝛕
𝐦
3.6 Limitations of Ohm’s Law

Ohmic Conductors
Conductors which obey Ohm’s law are called Ohmic
conductors.The Voltage – Current graph of such
conductors will be linear .
Eg:- metals ,Nichrome

Non - Ohmic Conductors
The materials and devices used in electric circuits which do not obey
Ohm’s law are called Non – Ohmic conductors. So V-I grapis not linear.
Eg:- Semi conductors, Diodes , Transistors.
The deviations broadly are one or more of the following types:

a) The value of V stops to be proportional to I.
b) The value of current changes when we reverse the direction of V.
c) The relation between V and I is not unique, i.e., there is more than one value
of V for the same current I.
3.7 Resistivity of Various Materials

The materials are classified as conductors, semiconductors and
insulators depending on their resistivities, in an increasing order of their
values.
▪ Metals have low resistivities in the range of 10−8 Ωm to 10−6 Ωm.
▪ Insulators like ceramic, rubber and plastics having resistivities
1018 times greater than metals or more.
▪ In between the two are the semiconductors
3.8 Temperature Dependence Of Resistivity

The resistivity of a material is found to be dependent on the temperature.
The resistivity of a metallic conductor is approximately given by,
𝛒𝐓 = 𝛒𝟎 [𝟏 + 𝛂(𝐓 − 𝐓𝟎 )]
Where ρ0 is the resistivity at a reference temperature T0 .

ρT is the resistivity at a temperature T
α is called the temperature co-efficient of resistivity
ρT
= [1 + α(T − T0 )]
ρ0
ρT
− 1 = α(T − T0 )
ρ0
ρT −ρ0
= α(T − T0 )
ρo

𝛒𝐓 −𝛒𝟎
𝛂= 𝛒𝐨 (𝐓−𝐓𝟎 )
The dimension of α is [Temperature]−1 and unit is K −1 .
When temp increases, if the resistivity increases, then α is positive

When temp increases, if the resistivity decreases, then α is negative
3.9 Electrical Energy, Power

Electrical Energy

Power
3.10 Cells, Emf, Internal Resistance

Cell
A simple device which maintain a steady current in an electric circuit is

the electrolytic cell.
Basically a cell has two electrodes, called the positive (P) and the
negative(N) .They are immersed in an electrolytic solution. The
electrodes exchange charges with the electrolyte.
Internal resistance of a cell (r)
Resistance offered by the electrolytes to the flow of current through it is
called internal resistance of the cell

E.M.F -Electro Motive Force (ε)
The emf ε is the potential difference between the positive
and negative electrodes of a cell in an open circuit, i.e.,
when no current is flowing through the cell.
Note that ε is, actually, a potential difference and not a
force.
Voltage (V)
The Voltage (V) is the potential difference between the
positive and negative electrodes of a cell in a closed circuit,
i.e., when current is flowing through the cell.
Relation connecting emf and Voltage
emf
Current I =
Total Resistance
𝛆
𝐈=
𝐑+𝐫
ε = I (R + r)
ε = IR + Ir
ε = V + Ir
𝐕 = 𝛆 – Ir
3.11 Cells in Series and Parallel

Cells in Series
VAC = εeq − I req

𝛆𝐞𝐪 = 𝛆𝟏 + 𝛆𝟐
𝐫𝐞𝐪 = 𝐫𝟏 + 𝐫𝟐
For n cells in series,
εeq = ε1 + ε2 +………+εn
req = r1 + r2 +………..+rn
Cells in parallel

VAC = εeq − I req
1 1 1
= +
req r1 r2
εeq ε1 ε2
= +
req r1 r2
For n cells in parallel

1 1 1 1
= + +…………+
req r1 r2 rn
εeq ε1 ε2 εn
= + +………….+
req r1 r2 rn
3.12 Kirchhoff’s Rules

(a)Kirchhoff’s First Rule - Junction Rule:
At any junction, the sum of the currents entering the junction is equal to
the sum of currents leaving the junction . ∑ I = 0 .
I1 + I2 + I4 = I3 + I5
I1 + I2 − I3 + I4 − I5 =0
∑I = 0
Kirchhoff’s junction rule is in accordance with law of conservation of

charge.

(b)Kirchhoff’s Second Rule –Loop Rule
The algebraic sum of changes in potential around any closed loop is
zero. ∑ ΔV = 0
For Loop ABCDA

ε1 −IR1 − ε2 − IR 2 =0
Kirchhoff’s Loop rule is in accordance with Law of conservation of

energy.
Example
Applying Junction rule at junction ‘a’

I3 = I1 + I2
Applying Loop rule for the loops ‘ahdcba’ ,
–30 I1 + 45– 1 I3 −40 I3 = 0
Applying Loop rule for the loop ‘ahdefga’,
–30 I1 + 20 I2 +1 I2 – 80 = 0.

3.13 Wheatstone Bridge
For a balanced Wheatstone’s bridge , the resistors are such that the
current through th galvanometer Ig = 0.
Apply Kirchhoff’s junction rule to junctions B
𝐈𝟐 = 𝐈𝟒 -------------(1)
Apply Kirchhoff’s junction rule to junctions D
𝐈𝟏 = 𝐈𝟑 -------------(2)
Apply Kirchhoff’s loop rule to closed loop ABDA
𝐈𝟏 𝐑 𝟏 = 𝐈𝟐 𝐑 𝟐 ----------------(3)
Apply Kirchhoff’s loop rule to closed loop CBDC
𝐈𝟑 𝐑 𝟑 = 𝐈𝟒 𝐑 𝟒 ---------------(4)
eq (3) I1 R1 I R
eq (4)
----- = I2 R2
I3 R3 4 4
R1 R
= R2
R3 4
𝐑𝟐 𝐑
= 𝐑𝟒
𝐑𝟏 𝟑
This is the balance condition for the galvanometer to give zero or null
deflection.

Chapter 4
Moving Charges and Magnetism
4.1 Introduction
Christian Oersted discovered that moving charges or currents produce a
magnetic field in the surrounding space. The direction of the magnetic
field depends on the direction of current.
The magnetic field due to a straight long current-carrying wire. The wire is
perpendicular to the plane of the paper. A ring of compass needles surrounds the
wire. The orientation of the needles is shown when
(a) the current emerges out of the plane of the paper,
(b) the current moves into the plane of the paper.
(c) The arrangement of iron filings around the wire.
*The darkened ends of the needle represent north poles.
*A current or a field (electric or magnetic) emerging out of the plane of the
paper is depicted by a dot (.)
*A current or a field going into the plane of the paper is depicted by a cross
(⊗ ).
4.2 Magnetic Force

Sources and fields
A static charge q is the source of electric field(E) .
Moving charges or currents produces a magnetic field (B), in addition to
electric field(B).
▪ Magnetic field is a vector field.
▪ It obeys the principle of superposition: the magnetic field of several
sources is the vector addition of magnetic field of each individual
source.
Lorentz Force
The total force acting on a charge q moving with a velocity v in presence
of both the electric field E and the magnetic field B is called Lorentz
force. F = Felectric + Fmagnetic
𝐅 = 𝐪𝐄 ⃗ + 𝐪(𝐯⃗ × 𝐁
⃗⃗ )
𝐅=𝐪[𝐄 ⃗ + (𝐯⃗ × 𝐁
⃗⃗ )]
Electric Lorentz force
𝐅 = 𝐪𝐄⃗

Magnetic Lorentz force
⃗⃗ )
𝐪(𝐯⃗ × 𝐁
𝐅 = qvBsinθ where θ is the angle between v and B
(i) Magnetic Lorentz force depends on q, v and B (charge of the
particle, the velocity and the magnetic field). Force on a negative
charge is opposite to that on a positive charge.
(ii) The magnetic force ⃗F = qvBsinθ
If velocity and magnetic field are parallel (θ =0 )
or anti-parallel(θ =180), F =0.
(iii) The direction of magnetic force is perpendicular
to both the velocity and the magnetic field.
Its direction is given by the screw rule or
right hand rule.
(iii) The magnetic force is zero if charge is not moving (v= 0).
Only a moving charge feels the magnetic force.
Unit of B
F = qvB sinθ
F
B=
qv
𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧ⅆ
Unit of B = =tesla (T)
𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞
tesla is a large unit. A smaller unit (non-SI) called gauss is also often
used.
1 gauss = 10−4 tesla
1 G = 𝟏𝟎−𝟒 T
The earth’s magnetic field is about 3.6 × 10−5 T
Magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor
Consider a rod of a uniform cross-sectional area A and length 𝑙 .
The total number of mobile charge carriers in it is nA 𝑙
Let e be the charge on each charge carrier .
Then q=neA 𝑙
Let each mobile carrier has an average drift velocity vd .
𝐅 = 𝐪 (𝐯⃗ × ⃗𝐁
⃗)
vd × ⃗𝐁
𝐅 = neA𝑙 ( ⃗⃗⃗⃗ ⃗ )
𝐅 = (ne A vd ) 𝑙 × ⃗𝐁
⃗ (neAvd =I)
⃗ )
𝐅 = I (𝒍 × 𝐁
Fleming’s left hand rule
Stretch the fore finger , middle finger and thumb of left hand in three
mutually perpendicular directions, such that fore finger in the direction
of magnetic fileld, the middle finger in the direction of current ,then the
thumb gives the direction of force.
Example
1 A straight wire of mass 200 g and length 1.5 m carries a current of 2 A.
It is suspended in mid-air by a uniform horizontal magnetic field B .
What is the magnitude of the magnetic field?
There is an upward force F, of magnitude I 𝑙 B,. For mid-air

suspension, this must be balanced by the force due to gravity:
m g = I 𝑙B
mg 2 x 9.8
B= = = 0.65 T
I𝑙 2 x1.5
Example
The magnetic field is parallel to the positive y-axis and the charged
particle is moving along the positive x-axis ( which way would the
Lorentz force be for (a) an electron (negative charge),
(b) a proton (positive charge).
The velocity v of particle is along the x-axis, while B, the magnetic field
⃗⃗ is along the z-axis (screw rule or right-
is along the y-axis, so 𝐯⃗ × 𝐁
hand thumb rule).
(a) for electron it will be along –z axis.
(b) for a positive charge (proton) the force is along +z axis.
4.3 Motion of a charged particle in a Magnetic field
Case 1 - When θ =00 or θ =1800
i.e. the charge is moving in the same direction or opposite direction
of magnetic field (parallel or antiparallel)
F = qvB sin 0 =0
F = qvB sin 180 =0
Thus there is no magnetic force on the charge and
the charge moves undeflected.
Case 2 - When θ =900

i.e. the charged particle entering perpendicular to a magnetic field.
F = qvB sin 90
F = qvB
The perpendicular force, F=q v B, acts as a centripetal force and
produces a circular motion perpendicular to the magnetic field.
The particle will describe a circle if v and B are perpendicular to
each other
𝐦𝐯 𝟐
= 𝐪𝐯𝐁
𝐫
𝐪𝐁𝐫
𝐯=
𝐦
v qB
angular frequency, ω = =
r m
𝟐𝛑 𝟐𝛑
Period 𝐓 = = 𝐪𝐁
𝛚
𝐦
𝟐𝛑𝐦
𝐓= 𝐪𝐁
𝟏
Frequency ν =
𝐓
𝐪𝐁
𝛎 =𝟐𝛑𝐦

Case 3- When θ between 00 and 900
i.e. when the charged particle moves at an arbitrary angle 𝜃
with the field direction, it undergoes helical path.
Here velocity has one component along B, and the other perpendicular to
B. The motion in the direction of field is unaffected by magnetic field, as
the magnetic force is zero. The motion in a plane perpendicular to B is
circular , thereby producing a helical motion.
The distance moved along the magnetic field in one rotation is called
pitch p.
p =vparallel x T
𝐪𝐁
P= 𝐯
𝟐𝛑𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐥
4.4 Magnetic Field due to a Current Element – Biot-Savart Law
The magnetic field due to a small element of a current carrying

conductor is directly proportional to the current (I) ,the length of the
element 𝑑𝑙 , sine of the angle between 𝑑𝑙 and r and inversely
proportional to the square of the distance r.
𝛍 𝐈 ⅆ𝒍 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝛉
ⅆ𝐁 = 𝟒𝛑𝟎 𝐫𝟐
μ0 = permeability of free space
μ0 = 4π x 10−7 Tm/A
μ0
= 10−7 Tm/A
4π
𝐈𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭 − 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬
𝐈ⅆ𝒍̅×𝐫̅
⃗⃗ = 𝛍𝟎
ⅆ𝐁 ⃗ =
d𝐵
μ0 𝐼𝑑𝑙 sinθ
𝟒𝛑 𝐫𝟑 4π r2
̅ r̂
μ0 Id𝑙 ×
⃗ =
d𝐵
4π r2
r̅
r̂ =
r
̅ r̅
μ0 Id𝑙 ×
⃗ =
d𝐵
4π r3

Comparison between Coulomb’s law and Biot -Savart’s law
1 q1 q2 μ0 I d𝑙 sinθ
(i)Coulombs law F = . Biot-Savart law dB =
4πε0 r2 4π r2
(ii) Both are long range. The principle of superposition applies to both
fields.
(iii) The electrostatic field is produced by a scalar source, i.e., the
electric charge. The magnetic field is produced by a vector source i.e.,
current element Idl.
(iv) The electrostatic field is along the displacement vector joining the
source and the field point. The magnetic field is perpendicular to the
plane containing the displacement vector r and the current element Idl.
(v)There is an angle dependence in the Biot-Savart law which is not
present in the electrostatic case.
4.5 Applications of Biot-Savart law

Magnetic Field on the Axis of a Circular Current Loop
μ0 Id𝑙 sin 90
dB =
4π r2
μ0 Id𝑙
dB =
4π r2
r 2 = x 2 + R2
μ0 Id𝑙
dB = ----------------(1)
4π x2 +R2
Total field B =∫ dB cos θ ----------------(2)
R R
cos θ = = (x2 2 )1/2
r +R
Substituting for dB and cos θ
μ0 Id𝑙 R
B =∫ ----------(3)
4π x2 +R2 (x2 +R2 )1/2
μ0 IR
B= ∫ d𝑙
4π (x2 +R2 )3/2
μ IR
B = 0 (x2 2 )3/2 x2πR
4π +R
𝛍𝟎 𝐈𝐑𝟐
B= 𝟐(𝐱 𝟐 +𝐑𝟐 )𝟑/𝟐

Magnetic field at the centre of the loop
At the centre x=0
μ0 IR2
B=
2R3
𝛍𝟎 𝐈
B= 𝟐𝐑
The direction of the magnetic field is given by right-hand thumb rule .

Curl the palm of your right hand around the circular wire with the
fingers pointing in the direction of the current. The right-hand thumb
gives the direction of the magnetic field.
The upper side of the loop(current is anticlockwise) may be thought of

as the north pole and the lower side(current is clockwise) as the south
pole of a magnet.
4.6 Ampere's Circuital Law
The line integral of magnetic field over a closed loop is equal to μ0 times
the total current passing through the surface.
The closed loop is called Amperian Loop.
∮ ⃗⃗⃗
𝐁. ⅆ𝒍 = 𝛍𝟎 𝐈

Applications of Ampere's Circuital Law
1.Magnetic field due to a straight infinite current-carrying wire
By Ampere's Circuital Law

∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙 = μ0 I
∮ Bd𝑙 cos 0 = μ0 I
B∮ d𝑙 = μ0 I
B x 2πr = μ0 I
𝛍𝟎 𝐈
𝐁=
𝟐𝛑𝐫
A plot of the magnitude of B with distance r from the centre of the wire having
radius a
Right-hand rule
There exists a simple rule to determine the direction of the magnetic
field due to a long wire ,called the right-hand rule. Grasp the wire in your
right hand with your extended thumb pointing in the direction of the
current. Your fingers will curl around in the direction of the magnetic
field.

4.7 Solenoid
A solenoid consists of a long wire wound in the form of a helix where the
neighbouring turns are closely spaced. The field between two
neighbouring turns vanishes and the field at the interior mid-point P is
uniform. The field outside the solenoid approaches zero.
2.Mangnetic field due to a Solenoid
∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙 =∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙 +∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙 +∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙+∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙 ------------- (1)
abcd ab bc cd da
∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙 = ∮ B d𝑙 cos 0 = ∮ab B d𝑙 = B ∮ab d𝑙 = B𝑙
ab ab
∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙 = ∮ab B d𝑙 cos 90 = 0
bc
⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙 = 0
∮ B. (since B = 0 outside)
cd
∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙 = ∮ab B d𝑙 cos 90 = 0
da
Substituting in eqn (1)

⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑𝑙 = B𝑙 + 0 + 0 + 0
∮ B.
abcd
∮ ⃗⃗⃗
B. 𝑑𝑙 = B𝑙 -------------(2)
abcd
By Ampere's Circuital Law for N turns of solenoid
∮ B. 𝑑𝑙 = μ0 NI ---------------(3)
From eqns (2) and (3)
B𝑙 =μ0 NI
μ NI
B= 0
𝑙
𝐍
𝐁 =𝛍𝟎 𝐧𝐈 where n= 𝑙
N=number of turns of solenoid

𝑙= length of solenoid
n=number of turns per unit length of solenoid

Example
A solenoid of length 0.5 m has a radius of 1 cm and is made up of 500
turns. It carries a current of 5 A. What is the magnitude of the magnetic
field inside the solenoid?
N
The number of turns per unit length , n=
𝑙
500
= = 1000
0.5
B = μ0 nI
= 4π × 10−7 x1000x5
=6.28 ×10−3 T
4.8 Force between Two Parallel Current Carrying Condutors
Two long parallel conductors a and b separated by a distance d and

carrying (parallel) currents Ia and Ib , respectively.
Magnetic field produced by conductor a along the conductor ‘b’
μ 0 Ia
Ba =
2πd
Force acting on conductor b due to this field Ba ,

𝐅= I(𝑙 × ⃗𝐁
⃗ )
Fba = Ib LBa
μ I
Fba = Ib L 0 a
2πd
μ I I L
Fba = 0 a b
2πd
The force Fba per unit length,
𝛍𝟎 𝐈𝐚 𝐈𝐛
𝐟𝐛𝐚 = 𝟐𝛑ⅆ
Similarly the force on ‘a’ due to ‘b’
Fab = −Fba

▪ Biot-Savart law and the Lorentz force yield results in accordance
with Newton’s third Law.
▪ Parallel currents attract, and antiparallel currents repel.
Definition of ampere
μ 0 Ia Ib
fba =
2πd
If Ia = Ib = 1A
and , d=1m
μ0 4π x 10−7
fba = = =2 x 10−7 N/m
2π 2π
The ampere is that current which, when flaws through two very long,
straight, parallel conductors placed one metre apart in vacuum, would
produce a force equal to𝟐 𝐱 𝟏𝟎−𝟕 N/m on each other.
4.9 Torque on Current Loop, Magnetic Dipole

Torque on a rectangular current loop in a uniform magnetic
field
A rectangular loop carrying a steady current I is placed in a uniform

magnetic field B,which is applied in the plane of the loop.
Force on AD and BC is zero
Force on BC , F=IaBsin0=0
Force on AD , F=IaBsin 180=0
Force on AB =Force on CD = IbB sin 90=IbB

Forces on AB and CD are equal and oppsite. So the coil does not
experience a net force, but it experiences a torque.
Torque , τ =Force x perpendicular distance
τ =IbB x a =IabB
τ = IAB
where A = ab is the area of the rectangle.

When the plane of the loop, makes an angle with the magnetic field. We
take the angle between the field and the normal to the coil to be angle θ.
τ = IbB x asin θ
τ = IAB sinθ
For N turns of the coil
τ = NIAB sinθ
We define the magnetic moment of the current loop as, m = I A
For N turns, m=NIA
Unit of magnetic moment is Am and dimensions are AL2
2
𝛕⃗ = mB sinθ
⃗⃗
⃗⃗⃗ × 𝐁
𝛕⃗ = 𝐦
Circular current loop as a magnetic dipole

Magnetic field on the axis of circular loop
μ0 IR2
B=
2(x2 +R2 )3/2
μ0 IR2
For x >> R , B=
2x3
A = πR2
μ0 IA
B=
2πx3
μ0 2𝐦
B= 4π x3
Comparing with electric field along the axial line of a an electric dipole
1 2𝐩
E= 3
4πε0 x
1
μ0 →
ε0
m→ p (electrostatic dipole moment)
B → E (electrostatic field)

4.10 The Moving Coil Galvanometer
The moving coil galvanometer(MCG) consists of a coil, with many turns,

free to rotate about a fixed axis , in a uniform radial magnetic field. There
is a cylindrical soft iron core which not only makes the field radial but
also increases the strength of the magnetic field.
When a current flows through the coil, a torque acts on it.
τ = NI AB--------------(1)
The magnetic torque NIAB tends to rotate the coil. A spring Sp provides a
counter torque.
τ = kϕ -----------------(2)
where k is the torsional constant of the spring; i.e. the restoring torque
per unit twist.
ϕ is the deflection is indicated on the scale by a pointer attached to the
spring.
In equilibrium,
kϕ = NI AB -------------(3)
𝐍 𝐀𝐁
𝛟=( )𝐈
𝐤
The quantity in brackets is a constant for a given galvanometer.
𝛟 ∝I
Thus the deflection produced in the coil is
directly proportional to the current through the
coil.

Current Sensitivity of the Galvanometer
Current sensitivity of the galvanometer is defined as the deflection per
unit current.
𝛟 𝐍 𝐀𝐁
=( )
𝐈 𝐤
A convenient way for the manufacturer to increase the sensitivity is to
increase the number of turns N.
Voltage sensitivity of the galvanometer

Voltage sensitivity of the galvanometer is defined as the deflection per
unit voltage.
ϕ N AB I N AB 1
=( ) =( )R
V k V k
𝛟 𝐍 𝐀𝐁 𝟏
=( )𝐑
𝐕 𝐤
Increasing the current sensitivity may not necessarily increase the
voltage sensitivity.
If N → 2N, i.e., we double the number of turns, then current sensitivity,
ϕ 2N AB ϕ
=( ) →2
I k I
Thus, the current sensitivity doubles.
If N → 2N, then R → 2R then the voltage sensitivity,

ϕ 2N AB 1 N AB 1 ϕ
=( ) =( ) =
V k 2R k R V
Thus, the voltage sensitivity remains unchanged..
Conversion of Galvanometer to Ammeter

To convert a Galvanometer to an Ammeter a small resistance , called
shunt resistance S ,is connected in parallel with the galvanometer coil.
Ig G = (I − Ig )S
𝐈𝐠 𝐆
S=
𝐈−𝐈𝐠

Conversion of Galvanometer to Voltmeter
To convert a Galvanometer to a volteter a high resistance , R is
connected in series with the galvanometer coil.
V = Ig (R + G)
V
R+G=
Ig
𝐕
R = –G
𝐈𝐠
Example
A galvanometer with coil resistance 12Ω shows full scale deflection for a
current of 2.5mA. How will you convert it into an ammeter of range
0 – 7.5 A?
Ig G
S=
I−Ig
2.5 x 10−3 x 12 2.5 x 10−3 x 12
S= −3 = =4 x 10−3 Ω
7.5−2.5 x 10 7.5−0.0025
−3
A resistance of 4 x 10 Ω is to be connected in parallel to the
galvanometer coil to convert it into an ammeter.
Example
A galvanometer with coil resistance 12Ω shows full scale deflection for a
current of 3mA. How will you convert it into a voltmeter of range 0 –
18V?
V
R = –G
Ig
18
R = – 12 =6x 103 -12 =6000-12 =5988 Ω
3 x 10−3
A resistance of 5988 Ω is to be connected in seriesl to the galvanometer
coil to convert it into a voltmeter.

Chapter 5
Magnetism and Matter
5.1 Introdution
The word magnet is derived from the name of an island in Greece called
magnesia where magnetic ore deposits were found, as early as 600 BC.
Some of the commonly known ideas regarding magnetism are:

▪ The earth behaves as a magnet with the magnetic field pointing
approximately from the geographic south to the north.
▪ When a bar magnet is freely suspended, it points in the north-south
direction. The tip which points to the geographic north is called the
north pole and the tip which points to the geographic south is called
the south pole of the magnet.
▪ Similar poles repel and opposite poles attract.
▪ We cannot isolate the north, or south pole of a magnet. If a bar
magnet is broken into two halves, we get two similar bar magnets
with somewhat weaker properties. Unlike electric charges, isolated
magnetic north and south poles known as magnetic monopoles do
not exist.
▪ It is possible to make magnets out of iron and its alloys
5.2 The Bar Magnet

The magnet has two poles similar to the positive and negative charge of
an electric dipole -one pole is designated the North pole and the other,
the South pole. When suspended freely, these poles point approximately
towards the geographic north and south poles, respectively.
The arrangement of iron filings surrounding a bar magnet. The pattern

mimics magnetic field lines. The pattern suggests that the bar magnet is
a magnetic dipole. A similar pattern of iron filings is observed around a
current carrying solenoid.
The Magnetic Field Lines

▪ The magnetic field lines of a magnet (or a solenoid) form
continuous closed loops.
(This is unlike the electric dipole where these field lines begin from
a positive charge and end on the negative charge or escape to infinity.)
▪ The tangent to the field line at a given point represents the
direction of the net magnetic field B at that point.

▪ The larger the number of field lines crossing per unit area, the
stronger is the magnitude of the magnetic field B.
▪ The magnetic field lines do not intersect.
(If they intersect, there would be more than one direction for
magnetic field at the point of intersection, which is not possible)
The Magnetic field lines of

(a) a bar magnet, (b) a current-carrying finite solenoid and (c) electric
dipole
Note:-The magnetic field lines can not be called as magnetic lines of force. Unlike
electrostatics (F =qE) the field lines in magnetism do not indicate the direction of
the force on a moving charge(F=q(vxB))
Bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid

The resemblance of magnetic field lines for a bar magnet and a solenoid
suggest that a bar magnet may be thought of as a large number of
circulating currents in analogy with a solenoid.
The dipole in a uniform magnetic field
When a small compass needle of magnetic moment m and moment of

inertia I is allowed it to oscillate in a magnetic field B, it executes simple
harmonic motion.

Magnetic potential energy
𝐔𝐦 = ∫ 𝛕 ⅆ𝛉
𝐔𝐦 = ∫ mBsinθd𝛉 = −mBcosθ
𝐔𝐦 = −m. B
Example
(a) What happens if a bar magnet is cut into two pieces:
(i) transverse to its length, (ii) along its length?
In either case, one gets two magnets, each with a north and south pole.
(b) A magnetised needle in a uniform magnetic field experiences a

torque but no net force. An iron nail near a bar magnet, however,
experiences a force of attraction in addition to a torque. Why?
No force if the field is uniform. The iron nail experiences a non uniform
field due to the bar magnet. There is induced magnetic moment in the
nail, therefore, it experiences both force and torque. The net force is
attractive because the induced south pole (say) in the nail is closer to the
north pole of magnet than induced north pole.
(c) Must every magnetic configuration have a north pole and a south
pole? What about the field due to a toroid
Not necessarily. True only if the source of the field has a net non zero
magnetic moment. This is not so for a toroid or even for a straight
infinite conductor.
(d) Two identical looking iron bars A and B are given, one of which is
definitely known to be magnetised. (We do not know which one.) How
would one ascertain whether or not both are magnetised? If only one is
magnetised, how does one ascertain which one? [Use nothing else but
the bars A and B.]
Try to bring different ends of the bars closer. A repulsive force in some
situation establishes that both are magnetised. If it is always attractive,
then one of them is not magnetised.
In a bar magnet the intensity of the magnetic field is the strongest at the
two ends (poles) and weakest at the central region. This fact may be
used to determine whether A or B is the magnet. In this case, to see
which one of the two bars is a magnet, pick up one, (say, A) and lower
one of its ends; first on one of the ends of the other (say, B), and then on

the middle of B. If you notice that in the middle of B, A experiences no
force, then B is magnetised. If you do not notice any change from the end
to the middle of B, then A is magnetised.
The electrostatic analog

1 1 μ0
⃗ →B
E ⃗, ⃗ →m
p ⃗⃗⃗ , → μ0 , →
ε0 4πε0 4π
The magnetic field along the axial line of a bar magnet,
𝛍𝟎 𝟐𝐦
⃗⃗⃗
Axial fileld ,𝐁𝐀 =
𝟒𝛑 𝐫 𝟑
The magnetic field along the equatorial l line of a bar magnet,
𝛍𝟎 𝐦
⃗⃗⃗
Equatorial field ,𝐁𝐄 =
𝟒𝛑 𝐫 𝟑
The Dipole Analogy

Electrostatics Magnetism
1 μ0
ε0
Dipole moment ⃗
p ⃗m
⃗⃗
Axial Field for a short dipole 1 2p ⃗ μ0 2m ⃗⃗⃗
4πε0 r 3 4π r 3
Equatorial Field for a short 1 p ⃗ μ0 m ⃗⃗⃗
dipole 4πε0 r 3 4π r 3
Torque in an external field τ⃗ = p
⃗ ×E ⃗ τ⃗ = m ⃗⃗⃗ × B ⃗
Energy in an external field ⃗ = −p
U ⃗
⃗ .E ⃗ = −m
U ⃗
⃗⃗⃗ . B
Example
What is the magnitude of the equatorial and axial fields due to a bar
magnet of length 5 cm at a distance of 50 cm from its mid-point? The
magnetic moment of the bar magnet is 0.40 A m2 ,
μ0 m 10 −7 x 0.40
BE = 3= =3.2 x10 −7 T
4π r (0.5)3
μ0 2m
BA = =2x 3.2 x10 −7 =6.4 x10 −7 T
4π r3
5.3 Magnetism and Gauss’s Law

Gauss’s law for magnetism states that the net magnetic flux through any
closed surface is zero.
𝛟 = ∮ ⃗𝐁
⃗ ⋅ ⅆ𝐬 = 𝟎

The difference between the Gauss’s law of magnetism and that for
electrostatics is due to the fact that isolated magnetic poles (also called
monopoles) do not to exist.
There are no sources or sinks of B; the simplest magnetic element is a
dipole or a current loop.
For the Gaussian surfaces represented by i or ii , the number of

magnetic field lines leaving the surface is balanced by the
number of lines entering it. The net magnetic flux is zero for
both the surfaces.
Example
(a) Magnetic field lines show the direction (at every point) along which a
small magnetised needle aligns (at the point). Do the magnetic field lines
also represent the lines of force on a moving charged particle at every
point?
No. The magnetic force is always normal to B (remember magnetic force
= qv × B). It is misleading to call magnetic field lines as lines of force.
(b) Magnetic field lines can be entirely confined within the core of a
toroid, but not within a straight solenoid. Why?
If field lines were entirely confined between two ends of a straight
solenoid, the flux through the cross-section at each end would be non-
zero. But the flux of field B through any closed surface must always be
zero. For a toroid, this difficulty is absent because it has no ‘ends’.
(c) If magnetic monopoles existed, how would the Gauss’s law of

magnetism be modified?
By Gauss’s law for magnetism
𝛟 = ∮ ⃗𝐁
⃗ ⋅ ⅆ𝐬 = 𝟎
If monopoles existed, the right hand side would be equal to the
monopole (magnetic charge) 𝑞𝑚 enclosed by S.
𝛟 = ∮𝐁 ⃗ ⋅ ⅆ𝐬 = 𝛍𝟎 𝒒𝒎
q
{Analogous to Gauass law in electrostatics , ϕ = ∮ ⃗E ⋅ ds = ε }
0

(d) Does a bar magnet exert a torque on itself due to its own field? Does
one element of a current-carrying wire exert a force on another element
of the same wire?
No. There is no force or torque on an element due to the field produced
by that element itself. But there is a force (or torque) on an element of
the same wire. (For the special case of a straight wire, this force is zero.)
(e) Magnetic field arises due to charges in motion. Can a system have
magnetic moments even though its net charge is zero
Yes. The average of the charge in the system may be zero. Yet, the mean
of the magnetic moments due to various current loops may not be zero.
We will come across such examples in connection with paramagnetic
material where atoms have net dipole moment through their net charge
is zero
5.4 Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity
Magnetisation(M)
The net magnetic dipole moment developed per unit volume of a
material is called Magnetisation(M).
𝐦𝐧𝐞𝐭
𝐌= 𝐕
Magnetisation is a vector quantity, its unit is Am−1 ,dimensions AL−1
Consider a long solenoid of n turns per unit length and carrying a current
I. If the interior of the solenoid is filled with a material with non-zero
magnetisation, the total field inside the solenoid will be
B = B0 + Bm ---------------(1)
Here B0 is the field due to the current in the solenoid and Bm is the field
contributed by the material core which is proportional to the
magnetisation M of the material.
B0 = μ0 nI
Bm = μ0 M
B = μ0 nI + μ0 M
B = μ0 H + μ0 M
B = μ0 (H + M) ------------(2)
Here M is called magnetisation and H is called magnetic intensity
The total magnetic field inside the sample has two parts: one, due to
external factors such as the current in the solenoid. This is represented
by H. The other is due to the specific nature of the magnetic material,
namely M.
Magnetic intensity(H)
The magnetic intensity can be defined as
𝐁
𝐇=𝛍 −𝐌
𝟎
B = μ0 (H + M)
B
=H+M
μ0
B
H= −M
μ0
H has the same unit and dimensions as M .Its unit is Am−1 ,dimensions
AL−1
Magnetic Susceptibility(𝛘)
The magnetisation can be influenced by external factors(H which is
equal to nI). This influence is mathematically expressed as
M = χH
𝐌
𝛘= 𝐇
where χ is a dimensionless quantity called as magnetic susceptibility. It
is a mesure of how a magnetic material responds to an external field.
▪ χ is large and positive for ferromagnetic materials.
▪ χ is small and positive for paramagnetic materials.
▪ χ is small and negative for diamagnetic materials. For diamagnetic
materials M and H are opposite in direction.
Relation connecting Susceptibility and permeability
B = μ0 (H + M)
B = μ0 (H + χH)
B = μ0 (1 + χ)H) --------------(1)
B = μ0 μr H -----------------(2)
𝐁 = 𝛍𝐇
From (1) and (2)
𝛍𝐫 = 𝟏 + 𝛘
𝛘 = 𝛍𝐫 − 𝟏
μr is a dimensionless quantity called the relative magnetic permeability
of the substance.
The magnetic permeability of the substance is µ can be written as
μ = μ0 μr =μ0 (𝟏 + 𝛘)
Magnetic permeability
B= μH
𝐁
𝛍=𝐇
Example
A solenoid has a core of a material with relative permeability 400. The
windings of the solenoid are insulated from the core and carry a current
of 2A.If the number of turns is 1000 per metre,calculate (a) H,(b) M,(c) B
a) H =nI=1000x2 =2000 A/m
b) M = χH=(μr − 1)H
=(400-1)2000=399x2000
=7.98x105 ≅8x105 A/m
c) B = μ0 μr H =4π x 10−7 x400 x 2000
=100.48 x10−2 T=1T
5.5 Magnetic Properties of Materials

In terms of the susceptibility χ , a material is diamagnetic if χ is negative,
para- if χ is positive and small, and ferro- if χ is large and positive.
Diamagnetism
▪ Diamagnetic substances are those which get weakly magnetised
opposite to the direction of external magnetic field.
▪ Diamagnetic substances move from stronger to the weaker part of
the external magnetic field, i.e.,a magnet would repel a diamagnetic
substance.
▪ Susceptibility 𝛘 is small and negative for diamagnetic materials.
χ<0
▪ Relative permeability , μr is positive and less than one for
diamagnetic materials. μr < 1
▪ When a diamagnetic material is placed in an external magnetic field,
the field lines are repelled or expelled and the field inside the
material is reduced.
▪ The resultant magnetic moment of an individual atom of a

diamagnetic substance is zero.

▪ When a magnetic field is applied, the diamagnetic substance
develops a net magnetic moment opposite to the direction of applied
field and hence repulsion.
▪ Some diamagnetic materials are bismuth, copper, diamond, gold,
lead, mercury,silver, silicon, nitrogen (at STP), water and sodium
chloride.
▪ Super coductors exhibits perfect diamagnetism. Here the field lines
are completely expelled. χ = –1 and μr = 0.
Super conductors
These are metals, cooled to very low temperatures which exhibits both
perfect conductivity and perfect diamagnetism. Here the field lines are
completely expelled. χ = –1 and μr = 0. The phenomenon of perfect
diamagnetism in superconductors is called the Meissner effect.
Paramagnetism
▪ Paramagnetic substances are those which get weakly magnetised in
the direction of external magnetic field.
▪ Paramagnetic substances move from a region of weak magnetic field
to strong magnetic field, i.e., they get weakly attracted to a magnet.
▪ Susceptibility 𝛘 is small and positive for paramagnetic materials.
χ >0
▪ Relative permeability is positive and greater than one for
diamagnetic materials. μr > 1
▪ When a paramagnetic material placed in an external field , the field
lines gets concentrated inside the material, and the field inside is
enhanced.
▪ The individual atoms of a paramagnetic material possess a

permanent magnetic dipole moment of their own.
▪ When a magnetic field is applied, the individual atomic dipole
moments align in the same direction and a net magnetic moment in
the direction of applied field and hence attraction.
▪ Some paramagnetic materials are aluminium, sodium, calcium,
chromium, lithium , magnesium, oxygen (at STP) ,copper chloride,
platinum, tungsten, niobium.

Ferromagnetism
▪ Ferromagnetic substances are those which gets strongly magnetised
when placed in an external magnetic field.
▪ Ferromagnetic substances have strong tendency to move from a
region of weak magnetic field to strong magnetic field, i.e., they get
strongly attracted to a magnet.
▪ Susceptibility 𝛘 is large and positive for ferromagnetic materials.
χ >> 1
▪ Relative permeability is greater than one and large. µr >> 1
▪ When a ferromagnetic material placed in an external field , the field
lines gets highly concentrated inside the material, and the field inside
is enhanced.
▪ The individual atoms (or ions or molecules) in a ferromagnetic

material possess a dipole moment as in a paramagnetic material.
▪ When a magnetic field is applied, the individual atomic dipole
moments align in the same direction and a net magnetic moment in
the direction of applied field and hence attraction.
▪ The ferromagnetic property depends on temperature.At high enough
temperature, a ferromagnet becomes a paramagnet.
▪ Some ferromagnetic materials are iron, cobalt, nickel,
gadolinium,Fe2 O3 .
Hard ferromagnets and Soft ferromagnets

The ferromagnetic materials in which the magnetisation persists, ,even
when the external field is removed are called hard magnetic materials or
hard ferromagnets. Such materials are used to make permanent
magnets.
Eg: Alnico(an alloy of iron, aluminium, nickel, cobalt & copper),lodestone
The ferromagnetic materials in which the magnetisation disappears

on the removal of the external field are called soft ferromagnetic
materials.
Eg: Soft iron .

Chapter 6
Electromagnetic Induction
6.1 Introduction
In the early decades of the nineteenth century, experiments on electric
current by Oersted, Ampere and a few others established the fact that
electricity and magnetism are inter-related. They found that moving
electric charges produce magnetic fields.
Is the converse effect possible?

The experiments of Michael Faraday in England and Joseph Henry in
USA, demonstrated that electric currents were induced in closed coils
when subjected to changing magnetic fields. The pioneering experiments
of Faraday and Henry have led directly to the development of modern
day generators and transformers.
Electromagnetic Induction
The phenomenon in which electric current is generated by varying
magnetic fields is appropriately called electromagnetic induction.
6.2 The Experiments of Faraday and Henry
Experiment 1
A coil 𝐶1 is connected to a galvanometer G.

Observations
▪ When the North-pole of a bar magnet is pushed towards the coil,
the pointer in the galvanometer deflects, indicating the presence of
electric current in the coil.
▪ The deflection lasts as long as the bar magnet is in motion.
▪ The galvanometer does not show any deflection when the magnet is
held stationary.
▪ When the magnet is pulled away from the coil, the galvanometer
shows deflection in the opposite direction, which indicates reversal
of the current’s direction.
▪ Moreover, when the South-pole of the bar magnet is moved
towards or away from the coil, the deflections in the galvanometer
are opposite to that observed with the North-pole.
▪ Further, the deflection (and hence current) is found to be larger
when the magnet is pushed towards or pulled away from the coil
faster.
▪ When the bar magnet is held fixed and the coil C1 is moved towards
or away from the magnet, the same effects are observed.
Conclusion
It shows that it is the relative motion between the magnet and the coil
that is responsible for generation (induction) of electric current in the
coil.
Experiment 2
The bar magnet is replaced by a second coil C2 connected to a battery.
The steady current in the coil C2 produces a steady magnetic field.
Observations
▪ As coil C2 is moved towards the coil C1 , the galvanometer shows a
deflection. This indicates that electric current is induced in coilC2 .
▪ When C2 is moved away, the galvanometer shows a deflection in
the opposite direction.
▪ The deflection lasts as long as coil C2 is in motion.

▪ When the coil C2 is held fixed and C1 is moved, the same effects are
observed.
Again, it is the relative motion between the coils that induces the electric
current.
Experiment 3
Two coils C1 and C2 are held stationary. Coil C1 is connected to
galvanometer G while the second coil C2 is connected to a battery
through a tapping key K.
▪ The galvanometer shows a momentary deflection when the tapping

key K is pressed. The pointer in the galvanometer returns to zero
immediately.
▪ If the key is held pressed continuously, there is no deflection in the
galvanometer.
▪ When the key is released, a momentory deflection is observed
again, but in the opposite direction.
▪ It is also observed that the deflection increases dramatically when
an iron rod is inserted into the coils along their axis.
6.3 Magnetic Flux
Magnetic flux through a plane of area A placed in a uniform magnetic

field B can be written as
𝝓𝑩 = B . A = BA cos θ
where θ is angle between B and A.
The SI unit of magnetic flux is weber(Wb) or tesla meter squared(T m2 ).
Magnetic flux is a scalar quantity.
The flux can be varied by changing any one or more of the terms B, A and θ .

6.4 Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction
The magnitude of the induced emf in a circuit is equal to the time rate of
change of magnetic flux through the circuit.
ⅆ𝛟𝐁
𝛆=− ⅆ𝐭
The negative sign indicates the direction of ε and hence the direction of
current in a closed loop.
In the case of a closely wound coil of N turns, the total induced emf ,
ⅆ𝛟
𝛆 = −𝐍 𝐁
ⅆ𝐭
The induced emf can be increased by increasing the number of turns N of
a closed coil.
Lenz’s Law
German physicist Heinrich Friedrich Lenz deduced a rule, known as
Lenz’s law which gives the polarity of the induced emf .
The statement of the law is: The polarity of induced emf is such that it
tends to produce a current which opposes the change in magnetic flux
that produced it.
When North-pole of a bar magnet is moved towards the
coil, a current is induced in the coil in such a direction that
it opposes the increase in flux. That means the face of coil
(towards magnet) should have North-polarity .So current
in that face will be anti clockwise (counter- clockwise) .
When North-pole of a bar magnet is moved away from the

coil, a current is induced in the coil in such a direction that
it opposes the decrease in flux. That means the face of coil
(towards magnet) should have South-polarity.So current
in that face will be clockwise.
When South-pole of a bar magnet is moved towards the

coil, the face of coil (towards magnet) should have
South-polarity. So current in that face will be clockwise.
When South-pole of a bar magnet is moved away from

the coil, the face of coil (towards magnet) should have
North-polarity .So current in that face will be anti
clockwise (counter- clockwise) .

6.5 Lenz’s Law and Conservation of Energy
If the induced current was in the same direction changing magnetic flux,
the front face of coil gets South polarity ,when the north pole of bar
magnet is pushed into the coil .The bar magnet will then be attracted
towards the coil at a increasing acceleration and kinetic energy will
continuously increase without expending any energy. This violates the
law of conservation of energy and hence can not happen.
The current induced in the coil is opposite to the direction of
changing magnetic flux. Then the bar magnet experiences a repulsive
force due to the induced current. Therefore, a person has to do work in
moving the magnet. This energy(work) is dissipated by Joule heating
produced by the induced current.Thus Lenz’s law is in accordance with
law of conservation of energy.
6.6 Motional Electromotive Force
When a conducting rod is moved through a constant magnetic field, an
emf is developed between the ends of the rod. This emf is known as
Motional Emf.
Consider a straight conductor moving in a uniform and time independent

magnetic field.The magnetic flux Φ enclosed by the loop PQRS,
ϕ= 𝐵𝑙𝑥
Since x is changing with time, the rate of change of flux Φ will induce an
emf given by:
dϕ d
ε = − B = (𝐵𝑙𝑥)
dt dt
𝑑𝑥
𝜀 = −𝐵𝑙
𝑑𝑡
− dx
v= is the speed of the conductor
dt
𝜺 = 𝑩𝒍𝒗
The induced emf Blv is called motional emf.

6.7 Inductance
An electric current can be induced in a coil by flux change produced by
the same coil or a flux change produced by a neighbouring coil .These
phenomenon are respectively called self induction and mutual induction.
In both the cases, the flux through a coil is proportional to the current.
𝜙αI
𝝓 =L I
The constant of proportionality, in this relation, is called inductance.
Inductance is a scalar quantity. It has the dimensions of [M L2 T–2 A–2] .
The SI unit of inductance is henry and is denoted by H
Self-Induction
The phenomenon of production of induced emf in an isolated coil by
varying current through the same coil is called self-induction.
The flux linked with the coil is proportional to the current through the
coil.
𝜙α I
𝝓 = L I -------------(1)
where constant of proportionality L is called self-inductance of the coil. It
is also called the coefficient of self-induction of the coil.
When the current is varied, the flux linked with the coil also changes and
an emf is induced in the coil.
dϕ
For N turns, ε=−
dt
dLI
ε=−
dt
ⅆ𝐈
𝛆 = −𝐋 ⅆ𝐭 -----------(2)
Thus, the self-induced emf always opposes any change (increase or
decrease) of current in the coil.
Self-Inductance of a Long Solenoid
Consider a solenoid of cross sectional area A and length l, having n turns
per unit length.
The total flux linked with N turns of the solenoid ,
𝜙 = 𝑁𝐵 𝐴
B = 𝜇0 n I
N=n𝑙
𝜙 = 𝑛𝑙 (𝜇0 n I ) 𝐴
𝜙 = 𝜇0 n2 A𝑙I ------------(1)
But, 𝜙 = LI -----------------(2)

From eq (1) and (2)
LI = 𝜇0 n2 A𝑙I
L= 𝝁𝟎 𝐧𝟐 𝐀𝒍 -----------(3)
If we fill the inside of the solenoid with a material of relative
permeability 𝜇𝑟 (for example soft iron, which has a high value of relative
permiability), then,
L=𝝁𝒓 𝝁𝟎 𝐧𝟐 𝐀𝒍-----------(4)
The self-inductance depends on geometry of coil and on the
permeability of the medium.
Back emf
The self-induced emf is also called the back emf as it opposes any change
in the current in a circuit. Physically, the self-inductance plays the role of
inertia. Self inductance is the electromagnetic analogue of mass in
mechanics. So, work needs to be done against the back emf (ε ) in
establishing the current. This work done is stored as magnetic potential
energy.
Energy stored in an inductor

dW
= |ε|I
dt
dI
But, |ε| = L
dt
dW dI
= LI
dt dt
I dI
W = ∫ dW=∫0 LI
dt
𝟏
W = 𝐋𝐈𝟐
𝟐
1
This expression is analogous to mv 2 , kinetic energy of a particle of mass
2
m, and shows that L is analogus to m (i.e., L is electrical inertia and
opposes growth and decay of current in the circuit).
Mutual induction
The phenomenon of production of induced emf in a coil by varying the
current through a neighbouring coil is called mutual-induction.
The flux linked with the coil is proportional to the current through the
neighbouring coil.
ϕαI
𝛟 = MI

where constant of proportionality M is called mutual-inductance of the
coil. It is also called the coefficient of mutual-induction of the coil.
When the current in the nighbouring coil is varied, the flux linked with
the first coil changes and an emf is induced in the coil.
ⅆ𝐈
𝛆 = −𝐌 ⅆ𝐭
Mutual inductance of two co-axial solenoids
Two long co-axial solenoids of same length 𝑙.

Inner solenoid 𝑆1 of radius 𝑟1 and the number of turns per unit length 𝑛1 .
Outer solenoid 𝑆2 of radius 𝑟2 and the number of turns per unit length 𝑛2 .
The current 𝐼2 in 𝑆2 sets up a magnetic flux in 𝑆1 .

𝜙1 = 𝑁1 𝐵2 𝐴1
𝐵2 = 𝜇0 𝑛2 𝐼2
𝑁1 =𝑛1 𝑙
𝜙1 = (𝑛1 𝑙) (𝜇0 𝑛2 𝐼2 ) 𝐴1
𝜙1 = 𝜇0 𝑛1 𝑛2 𝐴1 𝑙𝐼2 -------------(1)
But, 𝜙1 = 𝑀12 𝐼2 -------------(2)
From eq(1) and (2)
𝑀12 𝐼2 = 𝜇0 𝑛1 𝑛2 𝐴1 𝑙𝐼2
𝑴𝟏𝟐 = 𝝁𝟎 𝒏𝟏 𝒏𝟐 𝐴1 𝒍
Similarly we get
𝑴𝟐𝟏 = 𝝁𝟎 𝒏𝟏 𝒏𝟐 𝑨𝟏 𝒍 where 𝐴1 = 𝜋𝑟12
(The flux due to the current I1 in S1 can be assumed to be confined solely inside S1 since the solenoids are
very long. So we can take A= πr12 itself)
𝑴𝟏𝟐 = 𝑴𝟐𝟏 = 𝑴
If a medium of relative permeability 𝜇𝑟 is introduced inside the solenoid
M =𝝁𝒓 𝝁𝟎 𝒏𝟏 𝒏𝟐 𝑨𝟏 𝒍

66.8 AC Generator
An ac generator converts
mechanical energy into
electrical energy. It consists of a
coil which is mechanically
rotated in the uniform magnetic
field by some external means.
The rotation of the coil causes
the magnetic flux through it to
change, so an emf is induced in
the coil.
The magnetic flux at any time t is

ϕ = BA cos θ = BA cos ωt
From Faraday’s law, the induced emf for the rotating coil of N turns is
dϕ
ε = −N
dt
d
ε = −N BA cos ωt
dt
d
ε = −NBA cos ωt
dt
ε = NBAω sinω t
ε = 𝛆𝟎 sin𝛚 t
where ε0 =NBAω is the maximum value of the emf.
ω = 2πν , ν=frequency of revolution of the generator’s coil
The direction of the current changes periodically and therefore the
current is called alternating current (ac).

Chapter 7
Alternating Current
7.1 Introduction
The electric mains supply in our homes and offices is a voltage that
varies like a sine function with time. Such a voltage is called alternating
voltage (ac voltage) and the current driven by it in a circuit is called the
alternating current (ac current)
Today, most of the electrical devices we use require ac voltage. This is

mainly because most of the electrical energy sold by power companies is
transmitted and distributed as alternating current. The main reason for
preferring use of ac voltage over dc voltage is that ac voltages can be
easily and efficiently converted from one voltage to the other by means
of transformers. Further, electrical energy can also be transmitted
economically over long distances.
7.2 Representation of ac current and voltage by rotating vectors
— phasors
In order to show phase relationship between voltage and current in an
AC circuit, we use the notion of phasors.
A phasor is a vector which rotates about the origin in anticlockwise
direction with angular speed ω.
▪ The length of each phasor represents the amplitude or peak value

of the voltage or current.
▪ The projection of each phasor on the vertical axis gives the
instantaneous value of the quantity that the phasor represents.
▪ The rotation angle of each phasor is equal to the phase of
alternating quantity at that instant t.
▪ The angle between two phasors will give you the phase difference
between the corresponding quantities

7.3 AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor
Apply Kirchhoff’s Loop rule ,Σε(t) = 0

vm sin ωt- i R = 0
vm sin ωt= iR
v
i = m sin ωt
R
𝐯
𝐢 =𝐢𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛚𝐭 where 𝐢𝐦 = 𝐦
𝐑
im is called amplitude of
current
Graph of voltage and current across a pure resistor versus 𝛚𝐭
In a pure resistor, the voltage and current are in phase. The minima, zero
and maxima occur at the same.
Phasor diagram for the circuit
Power Dissipated in the Resistor

The ac current varies sinusoidally and has corresponding positive and
negative values during each cycle. Thus, the sum of the instantaneous
current values over one complete cycle is zero, and the average current
is zero.The fact that the average current is zero, however, does not mean
that the average power consumed is zero and that there is no dissipation
of electrical energy.

The instantaneous power dissipated in the resistor i
p = 𝑣𝑖
p = vm sin ωt im sin ωt
p = vm im sin2 ωt
Avearage power consumed over one complete cycle
p̅ = < vm im sin2 ωt >
p̅ = vm im < sin2 ωt >
1
< sn2 ωt > =
2
1
p̅ = vm im
2
vm i m
P=( ) ( )
√2 √ 2
𝐏 = 𝐕𝐈
Where 𝐈 𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐫𝐦𝐬 is called rms current and V 𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐫𝐦𝐬 is called rms
voltage.
The rms current ( Root Mean Square Current) or Effective Current

1
To express AC power p̅ = vm im in the same form as dc power P = VI ,
2
a special value of current is defined and used. It is called, root mean
square (rms) or effective current and is denoted by 𝐈𝐫𝐦𝐬 or I.
I= √⟨i2 ⟩
I= √⟨(im sin ωt)2 ⟩
I= im √⟨sin2 ωt⟩
1
I=im √
2
𝐢𝐦
𝐈= = 0.707 𝐢𝐦
√𝟐
The rms current is the equivalent dc current that would produce the
same average power loss as the alternating current.
Similarly ,rms voltage or Effective voltage

𝐯
V= 𝐕𝐫𝐦𝐬 = 𝐦
√𝟐
𝐯𝐦
V= = 0.707 𝐯𝐦
√𝟐

Why a shock from 220V ac is more fatal than that from 220Vdc?
The household line voltage of 220 V is an rms value.
V = 220V
Its peak voltage vm = √2 V
= 1.414 x 220 V
= 311 V
At some instant peak value of ac may reach upto 311V .So a shock from
220V ac is more fatal than that from 220Vdc.
Example
A light bulb is rated at 100W for a 220 V supply. Find
(a) the resistance of the bulb
(b) the peak voltage of the source
(c) the rms current through the bulb.
7.4 AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor
Apply Kirchhoff’s Loop rule ,Σε(t) = 0

di
vm sin ωt- L =0
dt
di
vm sin ωt= L
dt
di vm sin ωt
=
dt L
vm
di= sin ωt dt
L
vm
i= ∫ sin ωt dt
L

vm −cos ωt
i= x
L ω
v
i = − m cos ωt
ωL
i = −im cos ωt
𝛑𝐦 𝐯
𝐢 = 𝐢𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝛚𝐭 − 𝟐) where 𝐢𝐦 = 𝛚𝐋
In a pure inductor, the current lags the voltage by π/2 or one-quarter
(1/4) cycle.
Inductive Reactance (𝐗 𝐋 )
vm
The current amplitude, im =
ωL
vm
im =
XL
The quantity ω L is analogous to the resistance and is called inductive
reactance, denoted by X L
𝐗 𝐋 = 𝛚L =𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐋
▪ The dimension of inductive reactance is the same as that of
resistance and its SI unit is ohm (Ω).
▪ The inductive reactance limits the current in a purely inductive
circuit in the same way as the resistance limits the current in a
purely resistive circuit.
▪ The inductive reactance is directly proportional to the inductance
and to the frequency of the current.
▪ For DC , f=0 and so 𝐗 𝐋 =0 i.e., an inductor offers an easy path to
DC.
▪ The value of 𝐗 𝐋 increases as frequency is increased, hence offers a
resistive path to AC.
Graph of v and i versus ωt
𝐯 = 𝐯𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛚𝐭
𝛑
𝐢 = 𝐢𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝛚𝐭 − )
𝟐

Phasor diagram
The current lags the voltage by π/2 .
Power Dissipated in the Inductor

Instantaneous power p=iv
p= −im cos ωt x vm sin ωt
p= −im vm cos ωt sin ωt
i v
p= − m m 2cos ωt sin ωt
2
im vm
p= − sin( 2ωt)
2
The average power over a complete cycle
im vm
p̅ = P = ⟨− sin( 2ωt )⟩
2
im vm
P=− ⟨sin( 2ωt )⟩
2
⟨sin( 2ωt )⟩ =0
P=0
The average power supplied to an inductor over one complete cycle
is zero.
Example
A pure inductor of 25.0 mH is connected to a source of 220 V. Find the
inductive reactance and rms current in the circuit if the frequency of the
source is 50 Hz.
Inductive reactance, 𝐗 𝐋 = 𝛚𝐋 = 𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐋
= 2x 3.14x50x25x𝟏𝟎−𝟑
= 7.85Ω
𝐕
The rms current in the circuit is, 𝐈 =
𝐗𝐋
𝟐𝟐𝟎
𝐈= = 28A
𝟕.𝟖𝟓

7.5 AC Voltage Applied to a Capacitor
Applying Kirchhoff’s Loop rule Σε(t) = 0

q
vm sin ωt- = 0
C
q
vm sin ωt =
C
q = C vm sin ωt
d
i = (C vm sin ωt)
dt
d
i = C vm (sin ωt)
dt
i = C vm ω cos ωt
i = ωC vm cos ωt
i = im cos ωt
𝛑
𝐢 = 𝐢𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝛚𝐭 + 𝟐)
where 𝐢𝐦 = 𝛚𝐂 𝐯𝐦
𝝂𝒎
or 𝒊𝒎 = 𝟏
(𝝎𝑪)
In a purely capacitive circuit, the current leads the voltage by π/2 or one-
quarter (1/4) cycle.
Capacitive Reactance
𝛎𝐦 𝛎𝐦
Current amplitude, 𝐢𝐦 = 𝟏 =
(𝛚𝐂) 𝐗𝐂
𝟏
The quantity ( ) is analogous to the resistance and is called capacitive
𝛚𝐂
reactance, denoted by 𝐗 𝐂
𝟏 𝟏
𝐗𝐂 = =
𝛚𝐂 𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐂
▪ The dimension of capacitive reactance is the same as that of

resistance and its SI unit is ohm (Ω).
▪ The capacitive reactance limits the amplitude of the current in a
purely capacitive circuit in the same way as the resistance limits the
current in a purely resistive circuit.
▪ Capacitive reactance is inversely proportional to the frequency and
the capacitance.

▪ For DC , f=0 and hence X C = infinite i.e., the capacitor blocks DC.
▪ For AC, as the frequency increases, X C decreases and hence
capacitor allows AC to flow through it.
Graph of v and i versus ωt
v = vm sin ωt
π
i = im sin (ωt + )
2
Phasor diagram
Power Dissipated in the Capacitor

P=iv
p= im cos ωt x vm sin ωt
i v
p= m m sin( 2ωt)
2
The average power over a complete cycle
i vm
p̅ = P = ⟨ m sin( 2ωt )⟩
2
im vm
P= ⟨sin( 2ωt )⟩
2
⟨sin( 2ωt )⟩ =0
P=0
The average power supplied to a capacitor over one complete cycle is
zero.
Example
A 15.0 μF capacitor is connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz source. Find the
capacitive reactance and the current (rms and peak) in the circuit. If the
frequency is doubled, what happens to the capacitive reactance and the
current?

𝟏
The capacitive reactance 𝐗 𝐂 =
𝛚𝐂
𝟏
=
𝟐𝛑𝐟𝐂
𝟏
= =212Ω
𝟐𝐱 𝟑.𝟏𝟒𝐱𝟓𝟎𝐱𝟏𝟓𝐱𝟏𝟎−𝟔
𝐕
The rms current is , 𝐈 =
𝐗𝐂
𝟐𝟐𝟎
𝐈= =1.04A
𝟐𝟏𝟐
The peak current is 𝐢𝐦 = √𝟐 𝐈

= 𝟏. 𝟒𝟏𝟒 x1.04 =1.47A
If the frequency is doubled, the capacitive reactance is halved , and
consequently, the current is doubled.
Example
A light bulb and an open coil inductor are connected to an ac source
through a key as shown in Figure.
The switch is closed and after sometime, an iron rod is inserted into the
interior of the inductor. The glow of the light bulb
(a)increases; (b) decreases; (c) is unchanged, as the iron rod is inserted.
Give your answer with reasons.
Solution:
As the iron rod is inserted, the magnetic field inside the coil magnetizes
the iron increasing the magnetic field inside it. Hence, the inductance of
the coil increases. Consequently, the inductive reactance of the coil
increases. As a result, a larger fraction of the applied ac voltage appears
across the inductor, leaving less voltage across the bulb. Therefore, the
glow of the light bulb decreases.
Example
An electric bulb B and a parallel plate capacitor C are connected in series
as shown in figure.

The bulb glows with some brightness. How will the glow of the bulb
affected on introducing a dielectric slab between the plates of the
capacitor? Give reason in support of your answer
When a dielectric slabis introduced between the plates the capacitance
increases. Then capacitive reactance decreases. As a result, a smaller
fraction of the applied ac voltage appears across the capacitor, leaving
large voltage across the bulb. Therefore, the glow of the light bulb
increases.
7.6 AC Voltage Applied to a Series LCR Circuit
Applying Kirchhoff’s Loop rule Σε(t) = 0

di q
vm sin ωt − iR − L − =0
dt C
ⅆ𝐢 𝐪
𝐯𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛚𝐭 = 𝐢𝐑 + 𝐋 +
ⅆ𝐭 𝐂
Phasor-diagram solution
Since L,C and R are in series the ac current i in each element is the same.
Let the current be 𝐢 = 𝐢𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝛚𝐭 + ɸ)
Further, let VR , VL , VC , and V represent the voltage phasors across the
resistor, inductor , capacitor and the source, respectively.
For resistor , 𝐕𝐑 and 𝐈 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞.
For inductor , 𝐕𝐋 𝐥𝐞𝐚ⅆ𝐬 𝐈 𝐛𝐲 π/2.
For capacitor , 𝐕𝐂 𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐈 𝐛𝐲 π/2.

To find the value of im
𝐯𝐦𝟐 = 𝐯𝐑 𝟐 + (𝐯𝐂 − 𝐯𝐋 )𝟐
𝐯𝐦𝟐 = (𝐢𝐦 𝐑)𝟐 + (𝐢𝐦 𝐗 𝐂 − 𝐢𝐦 𝐗 𝐋 )𝟐
𝐯𝐦𝟐 = 𝐢𝐦𝟐 [(𝐑)𝟐 + (𝐗 𝐂 − 𝐗 𝐋 )𝟐 ]
𝐯𝐦𝟐
𝐢𝐦𝟐 = (𝐑)𝟐 +(𝐗 𝐂 −𝐗 𝐋 )𝟐
𝐯𝐦
𝐢𝐦 =
√(𝐑)𝟐 +(𝐗 𝐂 −𝐗 𝐋 )𝟐
𝐯𝐦
𝐢𝐦 =
𝐙
The quantity √(𝐑)𝟐 + (𝐗 𝐂 − 𝐗 𝐋 )𝟐 is analogous to resistance and is called
impedance Z in an ac circuit.
Impedance, 𝐙 = √(𝐑)𝟐 + (𝐗 𝐂 − 𝐗 𝐋 )𝟐
SI unit of Z is Ohm
The phase difference ϕ between voltage and current is ,

v −v
tanϕ = Cm Lm
vRm
im XC −im XL
tanϕ =
im R
XC −XL
tanϕ =
R
𝐗 𝐂 −𝐗 𝐋
𝛟 = 𝐭𝐚𝐧−𝟏 𝐑
Impedance diagram
The phase difference ϕ can be obtained using impedance diagram.

XC −XL
tanϕ =
R
𝐗 𝐂 −𝐗 𝐋
𝛟 = 𝐭𝐚𝐧−𝟏 𝐑

Example
A resistor of 200 Ω and a capacitor of 15.0 μF are connected in series to a
220 50 Hz ac source.
(a) Calculate the current in the circuit
(b)Calculate the voltage (rms) across the resistor and the capacitor.
Is the algebraic sum of these voltages more than the source voltage?
If yes, resolve the paradox.
a) R = 200Ω , C =15.0 μF =15x 𝟏𝟎−𝟔 F , V = 220 V, 𝐟 =50Hz
Z = √R 2 + X C 2
1
Z = √R2 + ( )2
2πfC
1
Z = √2002 + ( )2
2x3.14x50x15x 10−6
Z = √2002 + 212.32
𝐙 = 291.5Ω
The current in the circuit is
V
I=
Z
𝟐𝟐𝟎
𝐈= =0.755A
𝟐𝟗𝟏.𝟓
(b) The current is the same throughout the circuit.

VR = IR =0.755 Ax200 Ω =151V
VC = IX C =0.755 A x 212.3 Ω =160.3V
Algebraic sum of VR and VC =151V+160.3V=311.3V
This is more than source voltage and is not possible.
There is a phase difference of 900 betweenVR and VC . Therefore, the
total of these voltages must be obtained using the Pythagorean theorem.
V= √𝐕𝐑 𝟐 + 𝐕𝐂 𝟐 =√𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟐 + 𝟏𝟔𝟎. 𝟑𝟐 =220V

Resonance
A system oscillating with its natural frequency is driven by an energy
source at a frequency that is near the natural frequency, the amplitude of
oscillation is found to be large. This phenomenon is called resonance.
A familiar example of this phenomenon is a child on a swing. If the child
pulls on the rope at regular intervals and the frequency of the pulls is
almost the same as the frequency of swinging, the amplitude of the
swinging will be large.
Condition for resonance in an LCR circuit

For an LCR circuit the current amplitude is given by
vm vm
im =
Z
= √(R)2+(X 2
−X C L)
For resonance to happen impedance should be minimum and current

maximum. So the condition for resonance is,
𝐗𝐂 = 𝐗𝐋
Impedance at resonance
Z = √(R)2 + (X C − X L )2
Z = √(R)2 + 02
Z= R
Impedance is minimum at resonance.
Current Amplitude at Resonance

𝐯𝐦
𝐢𝐦 =
𝐙
𝐯𝐦
𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐱
𝐦 = 𝐑
Current amplitude is maximum at resonance.
Resonant Frequency
The condition for resonance ,𝐗 𝐂 = 𝐗 𝐋
𝟏
=𝛚𝟎 L
𝛚𝟎 𝐂
𝟏
𝛚𝟐𝟎 =
𝐋𝐂
𝟏
𝛚𝟎 =
√𝐋𝐂
𝛚𝟎 is called Resonant frequency

Variation of 𝐢𝐦 with 𝛚
Example
Figure shows the variation of i m with ω in a RLC series circuit with
L = 1.00 mH, C = 1.00 nF for two values of R:
(i) R = 100 Ω and (ii) R = 200 Ω. For the source applied vm = 100 V.
For R = 100 Ω
𝐯 𝟏𝟎𝟎
𝐢𝐦 = 𝐦 =
𝐑 𝟏𝟎𝟎
= 𝟏A
For R = 200 Ω
𝐯 𝟏𝟎𝟎
𝐢𝐦 = 𝐦 =
𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟎
= 𝟎. 𝟓A
Tuning of a radio or TV
Resonant circuits have a variety of applications, for example, in the
tuning mechanism of a radio or a TV set. The antenna of a radio accepts
signals of dfferent frequencies from many broadcasting stations . But to
hear one particular radio station, we tune the radio. In tuning, we vary
the capacitance of a capacitor in the tuning circuit such that the resonant
frequency of the circuit becomes nearly equal to the frequency of the
radio signal received. When this happens, the amplitude of the current
with the frequency of the signal of the particular radio station in the
circuit is maximum.
Resonance phenomenon is exhibited by a circuit only if both L and C are
present .Only then do the voltages across L and C cancel each other.
We cannot have resonance in RL and RC circuit.

7.7 Power In AC Circuit: The Power Factor
p= v i
p= 𝐯𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝛚𝐭 𝐢𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝛚𝐭 + ɸ)
𝐯 𝐢
P= 𝐦 𝐦 ⟨𝐜𝐨𝐬 ɸ − 𝐜𝐨𝐬(𝟐𝛚𝐭 + ɸ)⟩
𝟐
𝐯𝐦 𝐢𝐦
P= 𝐜𝐨𝐬 ɸ
𝟐
𝐯𝐦 𝐢𝐦
P= 𝐜𝐨𝐬 ɸ
√𝟐 √𝟐
P= 𝐕 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐬 ɸ
So, the average power dissipated depends not only on the voltage and
current but also on the cosine of the phase angle ɸ between them.
The quantity cosɸ is called the power factor.
Power factor can be obtained from impedance diagram.
𝐑
𝐜𝐨𝐬ɸ =
𝐙
Case (i) Resistive circuit:

ɸ = 0,
P= 𝐕 𝐈 cos 0=VI
There is maximum power dissipation.
Case (ii) Purely inductive or capacitive circuit:
ɸ = π/2
P = 𝐕 𝐈 cos π/2=0
No power is dissipated even though a current is flowing in the
circuit.
This current is sometimes referred to as wattless current.
Case (iii) LCR series circuit:
X −X
ϕ = tan−1 C L
R
P= 𝐕 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐬 ɸ
So, ɸ may be non-zero and power may dissipate in a RL or RC or
RCL circuit. Even in such cases, power is dissipated only in the
resistor.
Case (iv) Power dissipated at resonance in LCR circuit:
At resonance 𝐗 𝐂 − 𝐗 𝐋 = 0, and ɸ = 0.
P= 𝐕 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝟎 =PV
That is, maximum power is dissipated in a circuit (through R) at
resonance.

7.8 Transformer
A transformer consists of two sets of coils, insulated from each other.

They are wound on a soft-iron core, One of the coils called the primary
coil has NP turns. The other coil is called the secondary coil; it has NS
turns. Often the primary coil is the input coil and the secondary coil is
the output coil of the transformer.
Transformer works on the Principle of Mutual Induction
When an alternating voltage is applied to the primary, the resulting
current produces an alternating magnetic flux which links the secondary
and induces an emf in it.
The emf induced in the primary

dϕ
εP = −NP
dt
If the primary coil has negligible resistance εP = VP (input voltage)
dϕ
VP = −NP ------------(1)
dt
The emf induced in thesecondary
dϕ
εs = −Ns
dt
If the secondary coil has negligible resistance εs = Vs (output voltage)
dϕ
Vs = −Ns -----------------(2)
dt
𝐞𝐪 (𝟏) 𝐕𝐬 𝐍
−−− = 𝐍 𝐬 ------------------- (3)
𝐞𝐪 (𝟐) 𝐕𝐏 𝐏

Step-up Transformer
For a step up transformer the number of turns in the secondary will be

greater than that in the primary( 𝐍𝐬 > 𝐍𝐏 )
Thus for a step up transformer secondary voltage will be greater than

primary voltage,but the secondary current will be less than primary
current.
Step-down Transformer
For a step down transformer the number of turns in the secondary will
be less than that in the primary( 𝐍𝐬 ˂ 𝐍𝐏 )
Thus for a step up transformer secondary voltage will be less than

primary voltage, but the secondary current will be greater than primary
current.

Energy Losses in a Transformer
(i)Flux Leakage:
There is always some flux leakage; that is, not all of the flux due to
primary passes through the secondary due to poor design of the core or
the air gaps in the core. It can be reduced by winding the primary and
secondary coils one over the other.
(ii)Resistance of the windings :
The wire used for the windings has some resistance and so, energy is lost
due to heat produced in the wire(I2 R). In high current, low voltage
windings, these are minimised by using thick wire.
(iii)Eddy currents loss:
The alternating magnetic flux induces eddy currents in the iron core and
causes heating. The effect is reduced by having a laminated core.
(iv)Hysteresis loss:
The magnetisation of the core is repeatedly reversed by the alternating
magnetic field. This produces hysteresis and energy is lost as heat. This
can be minimised by using a magnetic material which has a low
hysteresis loss(e.g- soft iron core)

Chapter 8
Electromagnetic Waves
8.1 Introduction
An electrical current produces a magnetic field around it. Further, a
magnetic field changing with time gives rise to an electric field. Is the
converse also true? Does an electric field changing with time give rise to
a magnetic field?
According to James Clerk Maxwell , time-varying electric
field generates magnetic field. Maxwell formulated a set of equations
involving electric and magnetic fields, known as Maxwell’s equations.
Maxwell’s equations predicted the existence of electromagnetic waves,
which are (coupled) timevarying electric and magnetic fields that
propagate in space. Hertz, in 1885, experimentally demonstrated the
existence of electromagnetic waves. Its technological use by Marconi and
others led in due course to the revolution in communication that we are
witnessing today.

8.2 Displacement Current
The current due to changing electric field or electric flux is called called
displacement current or Maxwell’s displacement current.
q
Electric flux ϕE = ε0
dϕE 1 dq
=
dt ε0 dt
dϕE 1
= i
dt ε d
0
ⅆ𝛟𝐄
Displacement current 𝐢ⅆ = 𝛆𝟎 ⅆ𝐭
Ampere-Maxwell law
According to Maxwell the source of a magnetic field is not just the
conduction electric current due to flowing charges, but also the time rate
of change of electric field.
The total current i is the sum of the conduction current ( ic ) and
displacement current ( id )
i= 𝐢𝐜 + 𝐢ⅆ
dϕ
i= ic + ε0 dtE
Ampere’s theorem become
∮ B ⋅ 𝑑𝑙 = μ0 (iC + id )
dϕ
∮ B ⋅ 𝑑𝑙 = μ0 (ic + ε0 E)
dt
ⅆ𝛟𝐄
∮ 𝐁 ⋅ ⅆ𝒍 = 𝛍𝟎 𝐢𝐜 + 𝛍𝟎 𝛆𝟎 ⅆ𝐭
This is known as Ampere-Maxwell law.

8.3 Electromagnetic waves
Sources of Electromagnetic Waves
▪ A stationary charge produces only electrostatic fields.
▪ Charges in uniform motion (steady currents) can produce
magnetic fields that, do not vary with time.
▪ An oscillating charge(accelerating charge) produces an oscillating
electric field in space, which produces an oscillating magnetic field,
which in turn, is a source of oscillating electric field, and so on. The
oscillating electric and magnetic fields thus regenerate each other,
as the electro magnetic wave propagates through the space.
Thus an oscillating charge(accelerating charge) is the source
of electromagnetic waves.
An electric charge oscillating harmonically with frequency 𝑣, produces

electromagnetic waves of the same frequency 𝑣.
▪ The experimental demonstration of electromagnetic wave in the
radio wave region was done by Hertz in1887.
▪ Seven years after Hertz, Jagdish Chandra Bose, succeeded in
producing and observing electromagnetic waves of much shorter
wavelength
(25 mm to 5 mm).
▪ At around the same time, Guglielmo Marconi succeeded in
transmitting electromagnetic waves over distances of many
kilometres. Marconi’s experiment marks the beginning of the field of
communication using electromagnetic waves.
Nature of Electromagnetic Waves

1) In an e.m waves are transverse waves in which the electric and
magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other, and also to the direction
of propagation.
2) The speed of e.m.wave in vacuum is,
𝟏
𝐜=
√𝛍𝟎 𝛆𝟎
3)The speed of of electromagnetic waves in a material medium is
The speed of of electromagnetic waves in a material medium is
𝟏 𝟏 𝐜
𝐯= or 𝐯 = or 𝐯 =
√𝛍𝛆 √𝛍𝟎 𝛍𝐫 𝛆𝟎 𝛆𝐫 √𝛍𝐫 𝛆𝐫
4) The electric and the magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are
related as
𝐄𝟎
=𝐜
𝐁𝟎

5) No material medium is required for the propagation of e.m.wave.
6) Electromagnetic waves carry energy as they travel through space and
this energy is shared equally by the electric and magnetic fields.
7)Electromagnetic waves transport momentum as well. When these

waves strike a surface, total momentum delivered to this surface is,
𝐔
p=𝐜 , where U is the energy
Expression for electric field and magnetic field

Consider an electromagnetic wave propagating along the z direction. Let
the electric field 𝐸𝑥 is along the x-axis and the magnetic field 𝐵𝑦 is along
the y-axis. Then
𝐄𝐱 = 𝐄𝟎 sin (k z– ωt)
𝐁𝐲 = 𝐁𝟎 sin (k z– ωt)
𝟐𝛑
Here 𝐤 =
𝛌
k is the propagation constant
ω =𝟐𝝅𝒗
ω is the angular frequency
𝜔 2𝜋𝜈
= 2𝜋 = 𝑣𝜆 = 𝑐
𝑘
𝜆
𝛚
Speed, c=
𝐤
Example
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 25 MHz travels in free space
along the x-direction. At a particular point in space and time, E =
6.3ĵ V/m. What is B at this point?
𝐄𝟎
=𝐜
𝐁𝟎
𝐄𝟎 6.3
𝐁𝟎 = c
=3 x 108 =2.1 x10−8 T
E is along y-direction and the wave propagates along x-axis.
Therefore, B should be in a direction perpendicular to both x- and y-axes.
i.e., B is along z-axis.

Example
The magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by
𝐵𝑦 = 2 × 10−7 sin (0.5×103 𝑥 + 1.5×1011 t) T.
a) What is the wavelength and frequency of the wave?
b) Write an expression for the electric field.
(a) 𝐵𝑦 = 2 × 10−7 sin (0.5×103 𝑥 + 1.5×1011 t)

Comparing with general expression for magnetic field of an em
wave travelling in x direction,
By = B0 sin (kx– ωt)
k=0.5×103
2π
k= λ =0.5×103
2π
λ = 0.5×103
=12.56 × 10−3 m
ω =1.5×1011
ω =2𝜋𝑣 =1.5×1011
11
1.5×10
𝑣=
2π
=0.24 x1011 Hz
b) B is along y-direction and the wave propagates along x-axis.

Therefore, E should be in a direction perpendicular to both x- and y-axes.
i.e., E is along z-axis.
So expression for electric field is ,
Ez = E0 sin (k x– ωt)
E0
=c
B 0
E0 =B0 𝑥 𝑐
=2 × 10−7 x 3 × 108
=60 V/m
𝐄𝐳 = 60 sin (0.5×𝟏𝟎𝟑 𝒙 + 1.5×𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟏 t) V/m

8.4 Electromagnetic Spectrum
The classification of em waves according to frequency is the
electromagnetic spectrum. There is no sharp division between one kind
of wave and the next.
Radio waves
▪ Radio waves are produced by the accelerated motion of charges in
conducting wires.
▪ Frequency range from 500 kHz to about 1000 MHz.
▪ (i)They are used in radio and television communication systems.
(ii)Cellular phones use radio waves.
Microwaves
▪ Microwaves (short-wavelength radio waves), are produced by
special vacuum tubes called, klystrons, magnetrons and Gunn
diodes.
▪ Frequencies in the gigahertz (GHz) range,
▪ (i)Used for radar systems used in aircraft navigation .
(ii)Used in speed guns used to time fast balls, tennisserves,
and automobiles.
(iii) Microwaves are used in microwave ovens , for cooking.

How is food cooked in microwave ovens?
In microwave ovens, the frequency of the microwaves is selected to
match the resonant frequency of water molecules so that energy from
the waves is transferred efficiently to the kinetic energy of the molecules.
This raises the temperature of any food containing water.
Infrared waves
▪ Infrared waves are produced by hot bodies and molecules.
▪ (i) Infrared lamps are used in physical therapy.
(ii) Infrared radiation plays an important role in maintaining the
earth’s warmth or average temperature through the greenhouse
effect.
(iii)Infrared detectors are used in Earth satellites, both for
military purposes and to observe growth of crops.
(iv)LEDs emit infrared waves, which are used in the remote
switches of TV sets, video recorders and hi-fi systems.
Why IR waves are called heat waves?

Infrared waves are sometimes referred to as heat waves. This is because
water molecules present in most materials readily absorb infrared
waves
( CO2 , NH3 , also absorb infrared waves). After absorption, their thermal
motion increases, that is, they heat up and heat their surroundings.
Greenhouse Effect
Incoming visible light is absorbed by the earth’s surface and reradiated
as infrared (longer wavelength) radiations. This radiation is trapped by
greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and water vapour. This trapped
Infrared radiation maintains the earth’s warmth.
Visible rays
▪ Electrons in atoms emit The eye light when they move from
Photocells one energy level to a Photographic film lower energy
level’
▪ Frequency range of 4 × 1014 Hz to 7 × 1014 Hz
Wavelength range of about 700 – 400 nm.
Our eyes are sensitive to this range of wavelengths. Different animals
are sensitive to different range of wavelengths. For example, snakes can
detect infrared waves, and the ‘visible’ range of many insects extends
well into the utraviolet.

Ultraviolet rays
▪ Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is produced by special lamps and very
hot bodies. The sun is an important source of ultraviolet light.
▪ Wavelength range of (400 nm) to (0.6 nm).
▪ (i)UV radiations are used in LASIK
(Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye surgery.
(ii) UV lamps are used to kill germs in water purifiers.
Why is depletion of ozone layer , a matter of international concern?

Most of the UV rays from sun is absorbed in the ozone layer in the
atmosphere at an altitude of about 40 – 50 km. UV light in large
quantities has harmful effects on humans. Exposure to UV radiation
induces the production of more melanin, causing tanning of the skin.
Ozone layer in the atmosphere plays a protective role, and hence its
depletion by chlorofluoro- carbons (CFCs) gas (such as freon) is a matter
of international concern.
UV radiation is absorbed by ordinary glass. Hence, one cannot get tanned

or sunburn through glass windows. Welders wear special glass goggles
or face masks with glass windows to protect their eyes from large
amount of UV produced by welding arcs.
X-rays
▪ One common way to generate X-rays is to bombard a metal target
by high energy electrons.
▪ Wavelengths from about (10 nm) to (10–4 nm).
▪ X-rays are used as a diagnostic tool in medicine and as a treatment
for certain forms of cancer.
As X-rays damage or destroy living tissues and organisms, care must be
taken to avoid unnecessary or over exposure.
Gamma rays
▪ This high frequency radiation is produced in nuclear reactions and
also emitted by radioactive nuclei.
▪ Gamma rays are the highest frequency range of the
electromagnetic spectrum and have wavelengths of from about 10–
10m to 10–14m.
▪ They are used in medicine to destroy cancer cells.

Chapter 9
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
9.1 Introduction
Light is an electromagnetic wave. Light travels with a speed of 3 x108
m/s in vacuum. The speed of light in vacuum is the highest speed
attainable in nature. A light wave can be considered to travel from one
point to another, along a straight line joining them. The path is called a
ray of light, and a bundle of such rays constitutes a beam of light.
9.2 Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors
Laws of Reflection
1) The incident ray, reflected ray and the normal to the reflecting
surface at the point of incidence lie in the same plane.
2)The angle of incidence is equai to the angle of reflection(i=r).
Sign Convention
We follow the Cartesian sign convention to measure distances.

According to this convention,
1) All distances are measured from the pole of the mirror or the
optical centre of the lens.
2) The distances measured in the same direction as the incident light
are taken as positive and those measured in the direction opposite
to the direction of incident light are taken as negative.
3) The heights measured upwards with respect to principal axis of the
mirror/ lens are taken as positive . The heights measured
downwards are taken as negative.

Focal Length of Spherical Mirrors
When a parallel beam of
light is incident on a concave
mirror, the reflected rays
converge at a point F on its
principal axis . The point F is
called the principal focus of the
concave mirror.
When a parallel beam of light is

incident on a convex mirror, the
reflected rays appear to diverge
from a point F on its principal
axis . The point F is called the
principal focus of the convex
mirror.
Relation between Focal Length and Radius of Curvature
Let f be the focal length and R be the radius of curvature of lens

MD MD
From figure , tan θ = , θ= ------(1) (For small value of θ, tanθ
R R
≈θ)
MD MD
tan2 θ = , 2θ = -----(2) (tan2θ ≈ 2θ)
f f
MD MD
Substituting θ from eq(1) in eq(2) 2 =
R f
2 1
=
R f
𝐑
𝐟= 𝟐

Some important points to consider while image formation in spherical
mirrors :-
▪ If rays emanating from a point actually meet at another point
after reflection , that point is called the image of the first point.
▪ The image is real if the rays actually converge to the point.
▪ The image is virtual if the rays do not actually meet but appear to
diverge from the point when produced backwards.
▪ The ray parallel to the principal axis, goes through the focus of
the mirror after reflection.
▪ The ray passing through the centre of curvature of a concave
mirror ,retraces the path.
▪ The ray passing through the focus of the concave mirror , after
reflection ,goes parallel to the principal axis.
▪ The ray incident at any angle at the pole. The reflected ray
follows laws of reflection.
The Mirror Equation
The two right-angled triangles A′B′F and MPF are similar

B′ A′ B′ F
=
PM FP
B′ A′ B′ F
= ------------(1) (since PM = AB)
BA FP
The right angled triangles A′B′P and ABP are also similar.
B′ A′ B′ P
= ------------(2)
BA BP
From eqns(1) and (2)

B′ F B′ P
=
FP BP
B′ P = v, BP = u, B′ F =v-f , FP = f,
v− f v
=
f u

Applying sign convention ,
−v− −f −v
=
−f −u
v−f v
=
f u
v v
−1 =
f u
Dividing by v
1 1 1
− =
f v u
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
+ =
𝐮 𝐯 𝐟
This relation is known as the mirror equation.
Linear Magnification (m)

Linear magnification (m) is the ratio of the height of the image (h′) to the
height of the object (h).
𝐡′
𝐦= 𝐡
From above figure
B′ A′ B′ P
=
BA BP
With the sign convention,
−h′ −v
=
h −u
h′ −v
=
h u
𝐡′ −𝐯
𝐦= =
𝐡 𝐮
Example
An object is placed at (i) 10 cm, (ii) 5 cm in front of a concave mirror of
radius of curvature 15 cm. Find the position, nature, and magnification of
the image in each case.

9.3 Refraction
The direction of propagation of an obliquely incident ray of light that
enters the other medium, changes at the interface of the two media. This
phenomenon is called refraction of light.
Laws of Refraction
i)The incident ray, the refracted ray and the normal to the interface at
the point of incidence, all lie in the same plane.
ii)The ratio of the sine of the angle of incidence to the sine of angle of
refraction is constant
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐢
= 𝐧𝟐𝟏
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐫
where n21 is a constant, called the refractive index of the
second medium with respect to the first medium.
n
n21 = 2
n1
This equation is known as Snell’s law of refraction.
▪ When a ray travels from rarer to denser

medium, the refracted ray bends
towards the normal.
i.e., if n21 > 1, i.e., n2 > n1 , r < i

▪ When a ray travels from denser to rarer
medium, the refracted ray bends away from
the normal.
i.e., if n21 < 1, i.e., n2 < n1 , r > i
Some Elementary Results Based on The Laws of Refraction

(i)Lateral Shift
For a rectangular slab, refraction takes place at two interfaces (air-glass

and glass-air). The emergent ray is parallel to the incident ray—there is
no refraction and reflection of light, but it does suffer lateral
displacement/ shift with respect to the incident ray.
(ii)Apparent depth
The bottom of a tank filled with water appears to be raised .

For viewing near the normal direction ,
𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 ⅆ𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡
Apparent depth =
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧ⅆ𝐞𝐱
𝐡𝟐
𝐡𝟏 = 𝐧

9.4 Total Internal Reflection
When a ray of light enters from a denser medium to a rarer medium, if
the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle (ic ) for the given
pair of media, the incident ray is totally reflected. This is called total
internal reflection.
Explanation:-
When a ray of light enters from a denser medium to a rarer medium, it bends away
from the normal.
▪ The incident ray AO1 is partially reflected (O1 C) and partially
refracted(O1 B) .
▪ As the angle of incidence increases, the angle of refraction also
increases.(for ray AO2 )
▪ When the angle of incidence becomes equal to the critical angle(ic ) for
the given pair of media, the angle of refraction becomes 90º.(for rayAO3 )
▪ If the angle of incidence is increased further ( ray AO4 ), refraction is not
possible, and the incident ray is totally reflected.
Conditions for Total Internal Reflection
▪ The ray of light should enter from a denser medium to a rarer
medium.
▪ The angle of incidence should be greater than the critical angle
(ic ) for the given pair of media .
Critical Angle
The angle of incidence in the denser medium, corresponding to an angle
of refraction 90º, is called the critical angle (i c ) for the given pair of
media.
Let the second medium be air.
sin i n2 1
By Snell’s law = =
sin r n1 n

When i=ic , r=90
sin ic 1
=
sin 90 n
1
sin ic =
n
𝟏
n= 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐢
𝐜
This is the relation connecting refractive index and critical angle.
Total internal reflection in nature and its technological
applications
(i)Prism:
Prisms designed to bend light by 90º or by 180º make use of total
internal reflection .In these cases, the critical angle ic for the material of
the prism must be less than 45º.
Such a prism is also used to invert images without changing their size.
(ii) Optical fibres:

Now-a-days optical fibres are extensively used for transmitting audio
and video signals through long distances. Optical fibres make use of the
phenomenon of total internal reflection. Optical fibres are fabricated
with high quality composite glass/quartz fibres.
Each fibre consists of a core and cladding. The refractive index of the
material of the core is higher than that of the cladding. When a signal in
the form of light is directed at one end of the fibre at a suitable angle, it
undergoes repeated total internal reflections along the length of the fibre

and finally comes out at the other end . Since light undergoes total
internal reflection at each stage, there is no appreciable loss in the
intensity of the light signal.
A bundle of optical fibres can be put to several uses. Optical fibres are
extensively used for transmitting and receiving electrical signals which
are converted to light by suitable transducers. Obviously, optical fibres
can also be used for transmission of optical signals. For example, these
are used as a ‘light pipe’ to facilitate visual examination of internal
organs like esophagus, stomach and intestines. Optical fibres are used in
decorative lamps.
9.5 Refraction at Spherical Surfaces and by Lenses
Refraction at a Spherical Surface
MN MN
tan α = , α=
OM OM
MN MN
tan β = , β=
MC MC
MN MN
tan γ = , γ=
MI MI
From ΔNOC, i = α + β--------------(1)
From ΔNIC, β = r + γ
r = β – γ---------------(2)
From Snell’s law
sin i n
= 2
sin r n1
n1 sin i = n2 sinr
For small values of i and r
n1 i = n2 r
Substituting fron eqn (1) and (2)
n1 (α + β) = n2 (β – γ)
MN MN MN MN
n1 ( + ) = n2 ( – )
OM MC MC MI

n1 n1 n2 n2
+ = –
OM MC MC MI
n1 n2 n2 n1
+ = –
OM MI MC MC
n1 n2 n2 −n1
+ =
OM MI MC
Applying the Cartesian sign convention,

OM = –u, MI = +v, MC = +R
n1 n2 n2 −n1
+ =
−u v R
𝐧𝟐 𝐧𝟏 𝐧𝟐 −𝐧𝟏
− =
𝐯 𝐮 𝐑
This equation gives the relation between object and image distance in
terms of refractive index of the medium and the radius of curvature of
the curved spherical surface.
Refraction by a Lens -Lens Maker’s Formula
For the first interface ACB of radius of curvature R1

n2 n1 n2 −n1
− = ----------(1)
v′ u R1
For the first interface ADB of radius of curvature R 2

n1 n2 n1 −n2
− = -------------(2)
v v′ R2
Eqns (1) + (2)
n2 n1 n1 n2 n2 −n1 n1 −n2
− + − = +
v′ u v v′ R1 R2
n1 n1 1 1
− = (n2 − n1 )( - )
v u R1 R2
Dividing throughout by n1
1 1 n2 1 1
− =( − 1)( - )
v u n1 R1 R2
1 1 1 1
− = (n21 − 1)( - )------------(3)
v u R1 R2

When u=∞ (infinity) , v=f
1 1 1 1
− = (n21 − 1)( - )
f ∞ R1 R2
1 1 1
= (n21 − 1)( - )
f R1 R2
If the lens is placed in air

𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
= (𝐧 − 𝟏)( - 𝐑 )-----------(4)
𝐟 𝐑𝟏 𝟐
This Equation is known as the lens maker’s formula.

From eq (3) and (4)
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
−𝐮 =
𝐯 𝐟
This equation is called thin lens formula
Image Formation by a Convex Lens
Image Formation by a Concave Lens
Magnification (m)
Magnification produced by a lens is defined as the ratio of the size of the
image to that of the object.
𝐡′ 𝐯
𝐦= =𝐮
𝐡
For erect (and virtual) image formed by a convex or concave lens, m is
positive, while for an inverted (and real) image, m is negative.

Power of a lens
Power of a lens is the reciprocal of focal length expressed in metre
𝟏
𝐩= 𝐟
The SI unit for power of a lens is dioptre D. 1D = 1m−1
Power of a lens is positive for a converging lens and negative for a
diverging lens.
Combination of Thin Lenses in Contact
For the image formed by the first lens A,

1 1 1
− = -----------(1)
v1 u f1
For the image formed by the second lens B,
1 1 1
− = -----------(2)
v v1 f2
Eqn (1) +(2)
1 1 1 1 1 1
− + − = +
v1 u v v1 f1 f2
1 1 1 1
− = + -----------(3)
v u f1 f2
If the two lens-system is regarded as equivalent to a single lens of focal

length f, we have
1 1 1
− = ---------------(4)
v u f
From eqn (3) and (4)
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
=𝐟 +𝐟
𝐟 𝟏 𝟐
For a number of thin lenses in contact
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
= + + +……..
𝐟 𝐟𝟏 𝐟𝟐 𝐟𝟐
Total power,P of the combination is,

P =𝐏𝟏 +𝐏𝟐 +𝐏𝟑 +……….
Total magnification, m of the combination is,
m = 𝐦𝟏 𝐦𝟐 𝐦𝟑 …………

9.6 Refraction Through a Prism
In the quadrilateral AQNR,

∠A + ∠QNR = 180º
From the triangle QNR,
r1 + r2 + ∠QNR = 180º
Comparing these two equations, we get
𝐫𝟏 + 𝐫𝟐 = A ------------------(1)
The total deviation δ is the sum of deviations at the two faces,

d = (i – r1 ) + (e – r2 )
d = i + e –( r1 + r2 )
d = i + e – A -----------------(2)
Thus, the angle of deviation depends on the angle of incidence

At the minimum deviation
d=D , i=e, r1 = r2 =r
From eqa (1)
2r =A
𝐀
r= ----------------(3)
𝟐
From eqa (2)
d = 2i – A
2i = A + D
𝐀+𝐃
i= -------------(4)
𝟐
By Snell’s law the refractive index of prism

sin i
n =
sin r
𝐀+𝐃
𝐬𝐢𝐧
𝟐
𝐧 = 𝐀
𝐬𝐢𝐧
𝟐

For a small angle prism, i.e., a thin prism, D is also very small, and we get
𝐀+𝐃
𝟐
𝐧 = 𝐀
𝟐
𝐃
n = 1+ 𝐀
D = (n-1)A
It implies that, thin prisms do not deviate light much.
Graph between the angle of deviation and angle of incidence - i-d curve
9.7 Optical Instruments

The microscope
A simple microscope or magnifier is a converging lens of small focal

length.
If the object is held between the focus and optical centre of lens, an erect,
magnified and virtual image is formed at near point 25 cm or more. If
the object is held at focus, the image will be formed at infinity.

The linear magnification m(when image is at D)
v 1 1
m= = v ( - )
u v f
v
m=1-
f
Applying sign convention , v=-D

𝐃
m=𝟏 + 𝐟
The linear magnification m(when image is at infinity)
𝐃
m= 𝐟
Compound Microscope
A simple microscope has a limited maximum magnification (≤ 9). For
much larger magnifications, one uses two lenses, one compounding the
effect of the other. This is known as a compound microscope.
The lens near the object, called the objective. It forms a real, inverted,
magnified image of the object. This serves as the object for the second
lens, the eyepiece, at the focal plane (or little closer) of the eyepiece . The
eyepiece functions like a simple microscope or magnifier and produces
an enlarged and virtual image at infinity, or at the near point. Clearly,
the final image is inverted with respect to the original object.
Magnifiction, m= mo x me -----------(1)
h′ L
m0 = =
h f0

When the final image is formed at infinity,
D
me =
fe
Substituting in eqn(1)
𝐋 𝐃
m=𝐟 x 𝐟
𝟎 𝐞
D= near point=25cm
f0 = focal length of objective
fe = focal length of eyepiece
L= The tube length of the compound microscope
(The distance between the second focal
point of the objective and the first focal
point of the eyepiece is called the tube
length.)
Clearly, to achieve a large magnification of a small object , the objective
and eyepiece should have small focal lengths.
When the final image is formed at the near point,
D
me =1 +
fe
𝐋 𝐃
m= (1+𝐟 )
𝐟𝟎 𝐞
Telescope
Refracting Telescope
The telescope is used to provide angular magnification of distant objects

. It also has an objective and an eyepiece. The objective has a large focal
length and a much larger aperture than the eyepiece. Light from a distant
object enters the objective and a real image is formed in the tube at its
second focal point. The eyepiece magnifies this image producing a final
inverted image.
The magnifying power m is the ratio of the angle β subtended at the eye
by the final image to the angle α which the object subtends at the lens or
the eye.
β h fo f0
m≈ ≈ ⋅ =
α fe h fe
𝐟
𝐦 = 𝐟𝟎
𝐞
Terrestrial telescopes have, in addition, a pair of inverting lenses to
make the final image erect. Refracting telescopes can be used both for
terrestrial and astronomical observations.
For high resolving power, optical telescopes should have objective of
large diameter. Such big lenses are very heavy and it is rather difficult
and expensive to make such large sized lenses which form images that
are free from any kind of chromatic aberration and distortions.So
modern telescopes use a concave mirror rather than a lens for the
objective.( Reflecting Telescope)
Reflecting Telescope
Telescopes with mirror objectives are called reflecting telescopes. They
have several advantages.
▪ First, there is no chromatic aberration in a mirror.
▪ Second, if a parabolic reflecting surface is chosen, spherical
aberration is also removed. Mechanical support is much less of a
problem since a mirror weighs much less than a lens of equivalent
optical quality.
A reflecting telescope is that the objective mirror focusses light inside

the telescope tube. A convex secondary mirror focusses the incident
light, which passes through a hole in the objective primary mirror. It has
the advantages of a large focal length in a short telescope.

Chapter 10
Wave Optics
10.1 Introduction
In 1678, the Dutch physicist Christiaan Huygens put forward the wave
theory of light .The wave model could satisfactorily explain the
phenomena of reflection , refraction, interference, diffraction and
polarisation .
Wavefront
A locus of points, which oscillate in phase is called a wavefront; thus a
wavefront is defined as a surface of constant phase.
The speed with which the wavefront moves outwards from the source is
called the speed of the wave. The energy of the wave travels in a
direction perpendicular to the wavefront.
Spherical Wavefront
For a point source emitting waves uniformly in all directions, the
wavefronts will be spherical .
Plane Wavefront
At large distance from a source, a small portion of the sphere can be
considered as a plane and is known as a plane wavefront.
10.2 Huygens Principle

According to Huygens principle, each point of the wavefront acts as a
source secondary wavelets and if we draw a common tangent to all
these secondary wavelets, we obtain the new position of the wavefront
at a later time.

10.3 Refraction and Reflection of Plane Waves Using Huygens
Principle
Refraction of a Plane Wave
AB is the incident wavefront and EC is the refracted wavefront. Let 𝑣1 and

𝑣2 be the velocity of wave in medium 1 and 2 respectively.
𝐵𝐶 𝑣1 𝜏
sin i = = ----------(1)
𝐴𝐶 𝐴𝐶
𝐴𝐸 𝑣2 𝜏
sin r = = ----------(2)
𝐴𝐶 𝐴𝐶
(1) sin 𝑖 𝑣1
eqn = --------------(3)
(2) sin 𝑟 𝑣2
𝑐
Refractive index of first medium 𝑛1 =
𝑣1
𝑐
Refractive index of second medium 𝑛2 =
𝑣2
𝑛2 𝑣1
=
𝑛1 𝑣2
Substituting in eqn (3)

𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒊 𝒏𝟐
=
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒓 𝒏𝟏
This is the Snell’s law of refraction.
Reflection of a plane wave by a plane surface

AB is the incident wavefront and EC is the reflected wavefront.
Let v be the velocity of the wave ,then
AE = BC = v𝜏
AC = AC (common side)
So the triangles EAC and BAC are congruent . Therefore
i=r
Angle of incidence=Angle of reflection
This is the law of reflection.
Refraction of a plane wave by a thin prism
The emerging wavefront is also plane wavefront,but tilted.
Refraction of a plane wave by a convex lens
The emerging wavefront is spherical and converges to the point F which

is known as the focus.
Reflection of a plane wave by a concave mirror
The reflected wavefront is a spherical converging to the focal point F.
Superposition Principle
According to superposition principle , the resultant displacement
produced by a number of waves in a medium is the vector sum of the
displacements produced by each of the waves.
10.4 Coherent sources
Two sources are said to be coherent if they emit light waves of same
frequency and same phase or constant phase difference.
Two needles oscillating in phase in water represent two coherent

sources.
Interference
Interference is the phenomenon in which two waves superpose to form a
resultant wave of greater or lower amplitude.
The interference can be constructive or destructive.

Condition for constructive interference
If the path difference at a point is an integral multiple of
λ, there will be constructive interference and a bright
fringe is formed at that point
S2P – S1P = nλ where (n = 0, 1, 2, 3,...)
Condition for destructive interference

If the path difference at a point is an odd integral multiple
of λ/2 , there will be destructive interference and a dark
fringe is formed at that point
𝟏
S2P – S1P = = (n+ ) λ where (n = 0, 1, 2, 3,...)
𝟐
Two sodium lamps illuminating two pinholes cannot produce

interference fringes. Why?
If we use two sodium lamps illuminating two pinholes we will not
observe any interference fringes. This is because the light wave emitted
from an ordinary source (like a sodium lamp) undergoes abrupt phase
changes .Thus the light waves coming out from two independent sources
of light will not have any fixed phase relationship and would be
incoherent and cannot produce interference pattern.
10.5 Interference of Light Waves and Young’s Experiment
The British physicist Thomas Young made two pinholes S1 and S2 (very
close to each other) on an opaque screen. These were illuminated by
another pinholes which is illuminated by a bright source. Light waves
spread out from S and fall on both S1 and S2. S1 and S2 then behave like
two coherent sources because light waves coming out from S1 and S2 are
derived from the same original source and interference pattern with
altermate bright and dark fringes is formed on the screen.
𝑥𝑑
For bright band path difference , = nλ
D
nλ𝐷
xn= , n=0, ±1, ±2,….
d
𝑥𝑑 𝟏
For dark band path difference, = (n+ 𝟐 ) λ
D
𝟏 λ𝐷
xn= (𝐧 + ) , n=0, ±1, ±2,….
𝟐 d
Dark and bright bands appear on the screen are called fringes.
Dark and bright fringes are equally spaced.
10.6 Diffraction
Diffraction is the phenomenon of bending of light around the corners of
an obstacle , into the region of geometrical shadow of the obstacle.
If we look clearly at the shadow cast by an opaque object, close to the
region of geometrical shadow, there are alternate dark and bright
regions just like in interference. This happens due to the phenomenon of
diffraction. Diffraction is a general characteristic exhibited by all types of
waves, be it sound waves, light waves, water waves or matter waves.

▪ Since the wavelength of light is much smaller than the dimensions
of most obstacles; we do not encounter diffraction effects of light in
everyday observations.
▪ The resolving power of our eye ,telescopes and microscopes are
limited due to diffraction.
▪ The colours seen on CD are due to diffraction.
The single slit
When a single narrow slit is illuminated by a monochromatic source, a

broad pattern with a central bright region (central maximum) is seen on
the screen. On both sides, there are alternate dark and bright
regions(secondary maxima and secondary minima), the intensity
becoming weaker away from the centre. This is diffraction pattern.
For central maximum, angle θ =0

1 λ
For secondary maxima, θ = (n+ 2 ) 𝑎 where n = ±1, ±2, ±3, ....
λ
For secondary minima, θ= n 𝑎 where n = ±1, ±2, ±3, ....

Holding two blades to form a single slit. A bulb filament
viewed through this shows clear diffraction bands.
Cosistency with Principle of Conservation of Energy.

In interference and diffraction, light energy is redistributed. If it reduces
in one region, producing a dark fringe, it increases in another region,
producing a bright fringe. There is no gain or loss of energy, which is
consistent with the principle of conservation of energy.
10.7 Polarisation
A wave propagating in x direction in a horizontally string ,with
displacement in y direction can be represented as
y (x,t) = a sin (kx – ωt)
It is referred to as a y-polarised wave.
Since each point on the string moves on a straight line, the wave is also
referred to as a linearly polarised wave.
As the string always remains confined to the x-y plane , it is also referred
to as a plane polarised wave.
Polarisation of Light
The phenomenon of restricting the electric field vibrations of light to one
plane is called polarisation.
Unpolarised Light
For an unpolarised light the vibrations of electric vector takes all
possible directions in the transverse plane. Natural light, e.g., from the
sun is unpolarised.
Plane Polarised Light

For a plane polarised light the vibrations of electric field vector are
restricted in one direction .

Polaroids
Polaroids are thin plastic like sheets, which consists of long chain
molecules aligned in a particular direction. The electric vectors along the
direction of the aligned molecules get absorbed. Thus, if an unpolarised
light wave is incident on a polaroid ,it transmits only one component of
electric field vectors which are parallel to its pass axis and the resulting
light is c linearly polarised or plane polarised.
Polaroids are used in sunglasses, wind screens in trains and aeroplanes,
in 3D cameras.
Malus’ Law
When an unpolarised light is passed through two polaroids P1 and P2 and
if the angle between the polaroids is varied from 0º to 90º, the intensity
of the transmitted light will vary as:
I = 𝐈𝟎 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝟐 𝛉
where I0 is the intensity of the polarized light after passing through P1 .
This is known as Malus’ law.

Chapter 11
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
11.1 Introduction
▪ It was found that at low pressure ,when an electric field is
applied to the gas in the discharge tube, a fluorescent glow
appeared on the glass opposite to cathode. These cathode rays
were discovered, in 1870, by William Crookes who later, in 1879,
suggested that these rays consisted of streams of fast moving
negatively charged particles.
▪ By applying mutually perpendicular electric and magnetic
fields across the discharge tube, J. J. Thomson determined
experimentally the speed and the specific charge [charge to mass
ratio (e/m)] of the cathode ray.
▪ In 1887, it was found that certain metals, when irradiated by
ultraviolet light, emitted negatively charged particles having small
speeds. Also, certain metals when heated to a high temperature
were found to emit negatively charged particles. The value of e/m
of these particles was found to be the same as that for cathode ray
particles.
These observations thus established that all these particles, although

produced under different conditions, were identical in nature. J. J.
Thomson, in 1897, named these particles as electrons, and suggested
that they were fundamental, universal constituents of matter.In 1913,
the American physicist R. A. Millikan performed oil-drop experiment
and measured the charge of electron as 1.602 × 10–19 C. Millikan’s
experiment established that electric charge is quantised.
11.2 Electron emission
If an electron attempts to come out of the metal, the metal surface
acquires a positive charge and pulls the electron back to the metal. The
electron can come out of the metal surface only if it has got sufficient
energy to overcome the attractive pull.
Work Function
The minimum energy required to eject an electron from the metal
surface is called work function. The work function is denoted by ϕ0 .
▪ Work function is measured in electron volt (eV).
▪ ϕ0 depends on properties of metal and nature of its surface.

▪ One electron volt is the energy gained by an electron when it has
been accelerated by a potential difference of 1 volt.
1 eV = 1.602 ×10–19 J.
The work function of platinum is the highest (ϕ0 = 5.65 eV) while it is
the lowest (ϕ0 = 2.14 eV) for caesium.
The minimum energy required for the electron emission from the metal
surface can be supplied to the free electrons by any one of the following
physical processes:
(i)Thermionic emission
By suitably heating, the free electrons will get sufficient thermal energy
to escape from the metal surface.
(ii)Field Emission
By applying a very strong electric field (of the order of 108 V/m) to a
metal, electrons will get sufficient energy to escape from the metal, as in
a spark plug.
(iii) Photo-electric emission
When light of suitable frequency incident on a metal surface, electrons
are emitted from the metal surface. These photo(light)-generated
electrons are called photoelectrons.
11.3 Photoelectric Effect

Hertz’s observations
The phenomenon of photoelectric emission was discovered in 1887 by
Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894).
He observed that when light falls on a metal surface, the electrons
escaped from the surface of the metal into the surrounding space.

Hallwachs’ and Lenard’s observations
Lenard (1862-1947) observed that when ultraviolet radiations were
allowed to fall on the emitter plate of an evacuated glass tube enclosing
two electrodes (metal plates), current flows in the circuit.
Hallwachs, in 1888, connected a negatively charged zinc plate to an
electroscope and found that negatively charged particles were emitted
from the zinc plate under the action of ultraviolet light.
It was found that zinc, cadmium, magnesium, etc., responded only to
ultraviolet light, having short wavelength, to cause electron emission
from the surface.
However, some alkali metals such as lithium, sodium, potassium,
caesium and rubidium were sensitive even to visible light.
Photoelectric Effect
The phenomenon of emission of electrons when photosensitive
substances are illuminated by light of suitable frequency is called
photoelectric effect.
11.4 Experimental Study of Photoelectric Effect
Experimental arrangement consists of an evacuated glass/quartz tube

having a photosensitive plate C and another metal plate A.
Monochromatic light from the source S of sufficiently short wavelength
passes through the window W and falls on the photosensitive plate C
(emitter). A transparent quartz window permits ultraviolet radiation to
pass through it and irradiate the photosensitive plate C. The electrons
are emitted by the plate C and are collected by the plate A (collector), by
the electric field created by the battery. The polarity of the plates C and
A can be reversed by a commutator. When the collector plate A is
positive with respect to the emitter plate C, the electrons are attracted to
it. The emission of electrons causes flow of electric current in the circuit.

The photoelectric current can be increased or decreased by varying the
potential of collector plate A with respect to the emitter plate C. The
intensity and frequency of the incident light can also be varied.
1.Effect of intensity of light on photocurrent
When intensity of incident radiation is increased( keeping the

frequency of the incident radiation and the accelerating potential fixe),
the number of photoelectrons emitted per second increases and hence
the photoelectric current also increases.
i.e., the photocurrent increases linearly with intensity of incident light.
2.Effect of potential on photoelectric current
When the positive potential of collector (A) is increased the

photoelectric current increases until all the electrons are collected by the
collector(A). Then the photocurrent becomes maximum and is called
saturation current.
Now the collector is made negative with respect to emitter C. Then the
photocurrent decreases with increases in negative potential and finally
becomes zero. The minimum negative potential of emitter plate A for
which the photocurrent stops or bocomes zero is called the cut off
potential or stopping potential (V0)
At stopping potential,
Kmax = e V0
𝟏
mvmax2 = e V0
𝟐

3.Effect of Intensity of incident radiation on stopping potential
The experiment is repeated with incident radiation of the same

frequency but different intensities I1, I2 and I3 (I3 > I2 > I1).When the
intensity of incident radiation is increased ,number of photo electrons
emitted per second increases and hence the the saturation current
increases. But as the kinetic energy of photoelectrons remains constant
and the stopping potential also remains constant.
i.e., for a given frequency of incident radiation, the stopping potential is

independent of intensity of radiation.
4.Effect of frequency of incident radiation on stopping potential
The experiment is repeated at same intensity of light radiation but

differenr frequencies 𝑣1 , 𝑣2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑣3 such that 𝑣1 > 𝑣2 > 𝑣3 . When the
frequency of incident radiation increases, the kinetic energy of
photoelectrons increases and hence the stopping potential also
increases. But as the intensity does not change , the saturation current
will be the same for different frequencies.
i.e., the stopping potential increases with increase in frequency of

incident radiation.

Laws of Photoelectric Effect
i.For a given photosensitive material and frequency of incident
radiation, the photoelectric current is directly proportional to the
intensity of incident light.
ii.For a given photosensitive material and frequency of incident
radiation, saturation current is found to be proportional to the
intensity of incident radiation whereas the stopping potential is
independent of its intensity .
iii.For a given photosensitive material, there exists a certain minimum
cut-off frequency of the incident radiation, called the threshold
frequency(𝑣0 ) below which no emission of photoelectrons takes place,
no matter how intense the incident light is. Above the threshold
frequency, the stopping potential or equivalently the maximum kinetic
energy of the emitted photoelectrons increases linearly with the
frequency of the incident radiation, but is independent of its intensity
iv.The photoelectric emission is an instantaneous process without any
apparent time lag.
Threshold Frequency
Threshold frequency is the minimum cut-off frequency of the incident
radiation, below which photo emission is not possible, no matter how
intense the incident light is.
11.5 Photoelectric Effect and Wave Theory of Light
The phenomena of interference, diffraction and polarisation were
explained by the wave picture of light. But the wave picture is unable to
explain the most basic features of photoelectric emission.
▪ According to the wave picture of light, the free electrons at the
surface of the metal absorb the radiant energy continuously. The
greater the intensity of radiation, the greater should be the energy
absorbed by each electron. This is contradictory to the observations
of photoelectric effect.
▪ As large number of electrons absorb energy, the energy
absorbed per electron per unit time turns out to be small. It can
take hours or more for a single electron to pick up sufficient energy
to overcome the work function and come out of the metal. This is
contrast to observation that the photoelectric emission is
instantaneous.

11.6 Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation: Energy Quantum of
Radiation
Einstein explained photoelectric effect based on Planck’s quantum
theory of radiation. When a photon incident on a metal surface, a part of
its energy is used as work function and the remaining part is used to give
kinetic energy to emitted photoelectrons.
Energy of photon =work function + KE of electrons
ℎ𝑣 = 𝜙0 + Kmax
Kmax = 𝒉𝒗 − 𝝓𝟎 ----------------(1)
This is known as Einstein’s photoelectric equation.
At stopping potential V0
Kmax=e V0
e V0 = 𝒉𝒗 − 𝝓𝟎 ----------------(2)
At threshold frequency , 𝑣 = 𝑣0 , KE = 0 , 𝜙0 = h𝑣0

Kmax = 𝒉𝒗 − 𝒉𝒗𝟎 -------------(3)
Since Kmax is must be non negative, the photo emission is possible

only if ℎ𝑣 > 𝜙0 , ℎ𝑣 > ℎ𝑣0 , 𝑣 > 𝑣0
𝜙0
where, 𝑣0 =
ℎ
Greater the work function ,greater the threshold frequency.
Below threshold frequency ,photoemission is not possible.
1
but Kmax = 𝑚ν𝑚𝑎𝑥 2
2
𝟏 𝟐
𝒎𝛎𝒎𝒂𝒙 = 𝒉(𝒗 − 𝒗𝟎 ) ------------(4)
𝟐
𝑐 𝑐
c= 𝑣 λ then 𝑣= , 𝑣0 =
𝜆 𝜆0
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
𝒎𝛎𝒎𝒂𝒙 𝟐 = hc ( − ) ----------(5)
𝟐 𝝀 𝝀𝟎
where 𝜆0 is called threshold wavelength.
Variation of stopping potential with frequency of incident

radiation
At stopping potential V0 Einstein’s photoelectric equation ,
eV0 = ℎ𝑣 − 𝜙0

𝒉 𝝓𝟎
𝑽𝟎 = 𝒗−
𝒆 𝒆
This equation shows that the graph between stopping potential 𝑉0 and
ℎ
frequency 𝑣 is a straight line with slope which is a constant
𝑒
independent of nature of material.
𝑽𝟎 𝒉
From graph , slope = =
𝒗 𝒆
𝝓𝟎
The y- intercept =
𝒆
The graph shows that

(i) the stopping potential V0 varies linearly with the frequency of
incident radiation for a given photosensitive material.
(ii) there exists a certain minimum cut-off frequency ν0 for whicthe
stopping potential is zero
For two metals A and B these graphs metal A metal B will be parallel
straight lines

11.7 Particle Nature of Light –The Photon
1) In the interaction of light with matter , light behaves as if it is made up
of particles called photon.
2) Each photon has energy, E=hν and momentum p= hν/c and speed c=
3x 108 m/s
3) All photons of light of a particular frequency ν, or wavelength λ, have
the same energy and momentum p, whatever the intensity of radiation
may be.
4) When intensity of light is increased only the number of photons
increases, but the energy of photon is independent of intensity of light.
5) Photons are electrically neutral. They are not deflected by electric
and magnetic fields.
6) In photon-particle collision total energy and total momentum are
conserved. However, the number of photons may not be conserved in a
collision. The photon may be absorbed or a new photon may be created.
Example
Monochromatic light of frequency 6.0 ×1014 Hz is produced by a laser.
The power emitted is 2.0 ×10–3 W.
(a) What is the energy of a photon in the light beam?
(b) How many photons per second, on an average, are emitted by the
source?
(a) Each photon has an energy E = h ν = 6.63 ×10–34x6.0 ×1014 Hz
= 3.98 × 10–19 J
𝑃 2𝑥10−3
(b) N= = = 5 x1015photons per second
𝐸 3.98𝑥10−19
Example
The work function of a metal is 6eV. If two photons each having energy 4
eV strike the metal surface. Will the emission be possible? Why?
No, photo emission is not possible.
Photo emission is possible only if ℎ𝑣 > 𝜙0
Here energy of incident photon is less than work function
and hence photo emission is not possible.

Example
The work function of caesium is 2.14 eV.
a) Find the threshold frequency for caesium.
b) the wavelength of the incident light if the photocurrent is brought
to zero by a stopping potential of 0.60 V.
𝜙
a) 𝑣0 = 0
ℎ
𝜙0 =2.14 eV =2.14 x1.6x10-19 J
h=6.63 x10-34Js
2.14 𝑥1.6𝑥10−19
𝑣0 = =5.16 x1014 Hz
6.63 𝑥10−34
b) e V0 = ℎ𝑣 − 𝜙0
ℎ𝑣 = e V0−𝜙0
𝑐
ℎ = e V0−𝜙0
𝜆
hc
λ=
eV0 −ϕ0
6.63 x10−34 x3 x108
= =454 nm
1.6 x10−19 x0.6−2.14 x1.6x10−19
11.8 Wave Nature of Matter

▪ The wave nature of light shows up in the phenomena of
interference, diffraction and polarisation. On the other hand, in
photoelectric effect and Compton effect which involve energy and
momentum transfer, radiation behaves as if it is made up of
particles – the photons.
▪ The gathering and focussing mechanism of light by the eye-
lens is well described in the wave picture. But its absorption by the
rods and cones (of the retina) requires the photon picture of light.
A natural question arises: If radiation has a dual (wave-particle) nature,
might not the particles of nature (the electrons, protons, etc.) also
exhibit wave-like character?
Louis Victor de Broglie argued that moving particles of matter should
display wave-like properties under suitable conditions.
As nature is symmetrical , the two basic physical entities of nature –
matter and energy, must have symmetrical character. If radiation shows
dual aspects, matter should also exhibit dual nature.

de Broglie Relation -Wavelenth of matter wave
De Broglie proposed that the wave length λ associated with a particle of
momentum p is given as
𝒉 𝒉
λ = 𝒑= 𝒎𝒗
where m is the mass of the particle and v its speed.
λ is called de Broglie wavelength.
The dual aspect of matter is evident in the de Broglie relation. Here λ is a
wave attribute while the momentum p is a particle attribute. Planck’s
constant h relates the two attributes.
Why macroscopic objects in our daily life do not show wave-like

properties?
The de Broglie wavelength of a ball of mass 0.12 kg moving with a speed
of 20 m s–1 is ,
ℎ 6.6 𝑥10−34
λ= = = 2.76x10-34 nm
𝑚𝑣 0.12 𝑥20
This wavelength is so small that it is beyond any measurement. This is
the reason why macroscopic objects in our daily life do not show wave-
like properties. But in the sub-atomic domain, the wave character of
particles is significant and measurable.
Example
What is the de Broglie wavelength associated with an electron moving
with a speed of 5.4×106 m/s?
ℎ 6.6 𝑥10−34
λ= = = 0.135 nm
𝑚𝑣 9.1 𝑥 10−31 𝑥 5.4 𝑥106
This wavelength is measurable. i.e., in the sub-atomic domain, the wave

character of particles is significant and measurable.

Chapter 12
Atoms
12.1 Introduction
Thomson Model of Atom- (plum pudding model)
The first model of atom was proposed by J. J. Thomson in 1898.
▪ According to this model, the positive charge of the atom is
uniformly distributed throughout the volume of the atom .
▪ The negatively charged electrons are embedded in it like seeds in a
watermelon.
This model is also called plum pudding model of the atom.
Alpha-Particle Scattering and Rutherford’s Nuclear Model of

Atom
Ernst Rutherford , a former research student of J. J. Thomson, proposed
a classic experiment of scattering of these α-particles by atoms to
investigate the atomic structure. The explanation of the results led to the
birth of Rutherford’s planetary model of atom (also called the nuclear
model of the atom).
12.2 Alpha-Particle Scattering and Rutherford’s Nuclear Model

of atom
At the suggestion of Ernst Rutherford, in 1911, H. Geiger and E. Marsden
performed scattering experiment.
Alpha-particles emitted by a 214 83𝐵𝑖 radioactive source were collimated

into a narrow beam by passing through lead bricks. The beam was
allowed to fall on a thin foil of gold of thickness 2.1 × 10–7 m. The
scattered alpha-particles were observed through a rotatable detector
consisting of zinc sulphide screen and a microscope.

Observations
▪ Many of the α-particles pass through the foil. It means that
they do not suffer any collisions.
▪ Only 0.14% of the incident α-particles scatter by more than 1º.
▪ About 1 in 8000 of incident α-particles deflect by more than 90º.
Rutherford argued that , greater part of the mass of the atom and its
positive charge were concentrated tightly at its centre. When the
incoming α-particle make a close encounter with the positive charge
,that would result in a large deflection.
Rutherford’s nuclear model of the atom
▪ Most of an atom is empty space.
▪ The entire positive charge and most of the mass of the atom
are concentrated in the nucleus with the electrons some
distance away.
▪ The electrons would be moving in orbits about the nucleus just
as the planets do around the sun.
▪ The size of the nucleus to be about 10–15 m to 10–14 m.
▪ The electrostatic force of attraction, between the
revolving electrons and the nucleus provides the
centripetal force to keep them in their orbits.
Impact Parameter (b)
Impact parameter is the perpendicular distance of the initial velocity

vector of the 𝛂 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 from the centre of the nucleus.
Alpha-particle trajectory
The trajectory traced by an α-particle depends on the impact parameter,
b of collision.

▪ For an α-particle close to the nucleus , impact parameter is
small and it suffers large scattering.
▪ For head on collision, the impact parameter b=0 and
α particle rebounds back ie,angle of scattering 𝜃 =1800.
▪ For large impact parameter, the angle of scattering will be
small ( 𝜃 ≈00) and such α particles go undeviated.
Electron orbits
The electrostatic force of attraction(Fe), between the revolving electrons
and the nucleus provides the centripetal force (Fc) to keep them in their
orbits.
Fc = Fe
mv2 1 e2
=
r 4πε0 r2
The kinetic energy (K) of electron

𝟏 𝟐 𝐞𝟐
K = 𝒎𝒗 =
𝟐 𝟖𝛑𝛆𝟎 𝐫
The potential energy (U) of electron
−𝐞𝟐
U=
𝟒𝛑𝛆𝟎 𝐫
(The negative sign in U signifies that the electrostatic force is in the –r
direction.)
Thus the total energy E of the electron in a hydrogen atom is
E = K+U
e2 e2
E= −
8πε0 r 4πε0 r
−𝐞𝟐
E = 𝟖𝛑𝛆
𝟎𝐫
The total energy of the electron is negative. This implies the fact that the
electron is bound to the nucleus. If E were positive, an electron will not
follow a closed orbit around the nucleus.
Limitations of Rutherford Model
Rutherford nuclear model has two main difficulties in explaining the
structure of atom:
(a) Rutherford model could not explain stability of
matter. The accelerated electrons revolving around the
nucleus loses energy and must spiral into the nucleus.
This contradicts the stability of matter.
(b) It cannot explain the characteristic line spectra of atoms of
different elements.

12.3 Atomic Spectra
Each element has a characteristic spectrum of radiation, which it emits.
There are two types of spectra-Emission spectrum and Absorption
spectrum.
Emission Spectrum
When an atomic gas or vapour is excited at low pressure, by passing an
electric current through it, the emitted radiation has a spectrum which
contains certain specific wavelengths only. A spectrum of this kind is
termed as emission line spectrum and it consists of bright lines on a
dark background. Study of emission line spectra of a material is used for
identification of the gas.
Absorption Spectrum
When white light passes through a gas and we analyse the transmitted
light using a spectrometer we find some dark lines in the spectrum.
These dark lines correspond precisely to those wavelengths which were
found in the emission line spectrum of the gas. This is called the
absorption spectrum of the material of the gas.
12.4 Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom

Niels Bohr made certain modifications in Rutherford’s model using the
ideas of quantum hypothesis. Bohr combined classical and early
quantum concepts and gave his theory in the form of three postulates.
1) Bohr’s first postulate states that an electron in an atom revolves in

certain stable orbits without the emission of radiant energy.
2) Second postulate states that the electron revolves around the nucleus
only in those orbits for which the angular momentum is an integral
multiple of h/2π where h is the Planck’s constant
𝒏𝒉
L = mvr = ,where n = 1,2,3……….
𝟐𝝅
n is called principal quantum number

3) Third postulate states that when an electron make a transition from
higher energy level to lower energy level a photon is emitted having
energy equal to the energy difference between the initial and final states.
The frequency of the emitted photon is then given by
hν = 𝑬𝒊 - 𝑬𝒇
Energy of Hydrogen Atom
Total energy of 𝒏𝒕𝒉 energy level
−e2
En =
8πε0 rn
The radius of hydrogen atom

n2 h2 ε0
rn =
πme2
Substituting for rn from eqn(3)

−e2
En = n2 h2 ε0
8πε0 ( )
πme2
−𝐦𝐞𝟒
𝐄𝐧 =
𝟖𝐧𝟐 𝛆𝟎 𝟐 𝐡𝟐
−𝟏𝟑.𝟔
𝐄𝐧 = eV
𝐧𝟐
𝟏
𝐄𝐧 𝛂 𝟐
𝐧
The negative sign of the total energy of an electron moving in an orbit
means that the electron is bound with the nucleus.
Energy levels
The energy of an atom is the least (largest negative value) when its
electron is revolving in an orbit closest to the nucleus for n = 1. The
energy is progressively larger in the outer orbits.
Ground State
The lowest energy state of an atom is called the Ground State, with the
electron revolving in the orbit of smallest radius, the Bohr radius, a0.
For ground state n=1
−𝟏𝟑.𝟔
𝐄𝟏 = 𝟐 eV = -13.6 eV
𝟏
At room temperature most of the Hydrogen atoms are in ground state.

Excited States
When Hydrogen atom receives energy by the process such as collisions,
the atoms may acquire sufficient energy to raise the electrons to higher
energy states. Then atom is said to be in an excited state.
For first excited state (second energy level)

−13.6
n =2, E2 = 2 eV = -3.4 eV
2
For second excited state (third energy level)
−13.6
n =3 , E3 = 2 eV = -1.51 eV
3
And so on..
The energy level diagram for the hydrogen atom
12.5 The Line spectra of Hydrogen Atom

The various lines in the atomic spectra are produced when electrons
jump from higher energy state to a lower energy state and photons are
emitted. These spectral lines are called emission lines. But when an atom
absorbs a photon that has precisely the same energy needed by the
electron in a lower energy state to make transitions to a higher energy
state, the process is called absorption. Thus if photons with a continuous
range of frequencies pass through a rarefied gas and then are analysed
with a spectrometer, a series of dark spectral absorption lines appear in
the continuous spectrum. The dark lines indicate the frequencies that
have been absorbed by the atoms of the gas.
12.6 De Broglie’s Explanation of Bohr’s second postulate of Quantisation
De Broglie argued that electron in its circular orbit behaves as a particle
wave. The particle wave can produce standing wave under resonant
condition.
For 𝒏𝒕𝒉 orbit of radius 𝑟𝑛 , the resonant condition is

2 π 𝑟𝑛 = n λ----------- (1) where n=1,2,3…..
But by de Broglie hypothesis , for matter waves

𝐡
λ = ---------------(2)
𝐦𝐯
Substituing eqn (2) in eqn (1),

𝐡
2 π rn = n
𝐦𝐯
𝐧𝐡
mv 𝐫𝐧 = where n=1,2,3……
𝟐𝛑
This Bohr’s second postulate of Quantisation.
Limitations of Bohr Atom Model

(i) The Bohr model is applicable to hydrogenic atoms. It cannot be
extended two or more electron atoms. Difficulty lies in the fact
that each electron interacts not only with the positively charged
nucleus but also with all other electrons.
(ii) While the Bohr’s model correctly predicts the frequencies of the
light emitted by hydrogenic atoms, the model is unable to
explain the intensity variations of the frequencies in the
spectrum.

Chapter 13
Nuclei
13.1 Introduction
The volume of a nucleus is about 10–12 times smaller than the volume of
the atom. In other words, an atom is almost empty. If an atom is enlarged
to the size of a classroom, the nucleus would be of the size of pinhead.
Nevertheless, the nucleus contains most (more than 99.9%) of the mass
of an atom.
13.2 Atomic Masses and Composition of Nucleus
The mass of an atom is very small. Kilogram is not a very convenient unit
to measure such small quantities. Therefore, a different mass unit is used
for expressing atomic masses. This unit is the atomic mass unit (u).
Atomic Mass Unit (u)

Atomic mass unit (u) is defined as 1/12th of the mass of the carbon (12C)
atom.
𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂−𝟏𝟐 𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐦
1u =
𝟏𝟐
𝟏.𝟗𝟗𝟐𝟔𝟒𝟕 𝒙 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟔
=
𝟏𝟐
=1.660539 10-27 kg
Accurate measurement of atomic masses is carried out with a mass
spectrometer.
Composition of Nucleus
The composition of a nucleus can be described using the following terms
and symbols:
Z - atomic number = number of protons = number of electrons
N - neutron number = number of neutrons=A-Z
A - mass number = Z + N = total number of protons and neutrons .
Protons and neutrons are also called nucleons. Thus the number of
nucleons in an atom is its mass number A.
▪ All the electrons of an atom are outside the nucleus.

▪ The total charge of the atomic electrons is (–Ze)
▪ The total cherge of the nucleus is (+Ze).
▪ Atom is electrically neutral
▪ The mass of proton , mp =1.00727 u = 1.67262 10-27 kg
▪ The mass of neutron , mn = 1.00866 u = 1.6749×10–27 kg

▪ Neutron was discovered by James Chadwick.
▪ Chadwick was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1935 for
his discovery of the neutron.
Isotopes
Isotpes are different types of atoms of the same element, with same
atomic number ,but different mass number .They exhibit the same
chemical properties, but differ in mass.
▪ Chlorine has two isotopes having masses 34.98 u and 36.98 u. The
relative abundances of these isotopes are 75.4 and 24.6 per cent,
respectively. Thus, the average mass of a chlorine atom is obtained
by the weighted average of the masses of the two isotopes, which
works out to be
75.4 x34.98+ 24.6x 36.98
=
𝟏𝟎𝟎
= 35.47 u
which agrees with the atomic mass of chlorine.
▪ The lightest element, hydrogen has three isotopes ,

Proton( 11H) - contains one proton only
2
Deuterium( 1H) - contains one proton and one neutron.
Tritium( 31H) - contains one proton and two neutrons.
Tritium nuclei, being unstable, do not occur naturally and
are produced artficially in laboratories.
▪ The element gold has 32 isotopes, ranging from

A =173 to A = 204.
Isobars
All nuclides with same mass number A , but with different atomic
number are called isobars.
For example, the nuclides ( 31H) and ( 32He)are isobars.
Isotones
Nuclides with same neutron number N but different atomic number Z
are called isotones.
For example 198 197
80Hg 79Au are isotones.

13.3 Size of The Nucleus
By performing scattering experiments in which fast electrons, instead of
α-particles, are projectiles that bombard targets made up of various
elements, the sizes of nuclei of various elements have been accurately
measured.
Radius of nucleus
A nucleus of mass number A has a radius
R = R0 A1/3 where R0 = 1.2 × 10–15 m.
Volume of nucleus
4
V= πR3
3
4 𝟏⁄ 𝟑
= π (𝐑 𝟎 𝐀 𝟑)
3
4
= π(𝐑 𝟎 )𝟑 𝐀
3
The volume of the nucleus is proportional to A
Density of nucleus
mass
Nuclear density=
volume
Amp
=4
3
π(𝐑 𝟎 )𝟑 𝐀
mp
=4 = constant
3
π(𝐑 𝟎 )𝟑
Thus the density of nucleus is a constant, independent of A, for all nuclei.
Example
Given the mass of iron nucleus as 55.85u and A=56, find the nuclear
density?
mFe = 55.85 u = 9.27 × 10–26 kg
m
Nuclear density =4 Fe 𝟑
3
𝜋(𝐑 𝟎 ) 𝑨
9.27 × 10–26
=4
3
𝜋(1.2 × 10–15 )𝟑 𝒙 𝟓𝟔
= 2.29 × 1017 kg m–3
13.4 Mass- Energy and Nuclear Binding Energy
Mass – Energy
Einstein showed that mass is another form of energy and one can
convert mass-energy into other forms of energy, say kinetic energy and
vice-versa.
Einstein gave the famous mass-energy equivalence relation
E = mc 2
c is the velocity of light in vacuum.c= 3×108 m s–1.

Experimental verification of the Einstein’s mass-energy relation has been
achieved in the study of nuclear reactions. In a reaction the conservation
law of energy states that the initial energy and the final energy are equal
provided the energy associated with mass is also included.
Example
Calculate the energy equivalent of 1 g of substance.
E = mc 2
= 1x10–3 × ( 3 × 108 ) 2
= 10–3 × 9 × 1016
= 9 × 1013 J
Thus, if one gram of matter is converted to energy, there is a release of
enormous amount of energy.
Example
Find the energy equivalent of one atomic mass unit, first in Joules and
then in MeV.
1u = 1.6605 × 10–27 kg
E = mc 2
=1.6605 × 10–27 x(3 x 108)2
E = 1.4924 × 10–10 J
Energy equivalent in MeV.

1eV = 1.602 x10-19J
1.4924 × 10–10
E=
1.602 x10−19
= 0.9315 × 109 eV
= 931.5 MeV
Mass Defect and Binding Energy

Mass Defect (ΔM)
The nucleus is made up of neutrons and protons. Therefore it may be
expected that the mass of the nucleus is equal to the total mass of its
individual protons and neutrons.
The nuclear mass M is always less than the total mass, of its constituents
(protons and neutrons). The difference in mass of a nucleus and its
constituents is called the mass defect.
ΔM = [𝐙 𝐦𝐩 + (𝐀 − 𝐙)𝐦𝐧 ] − 𝐌
For example, let us consider 168O ; a nucleus which has 8 neutrons and 8
protons.

Mass of 8 neutrons = 8 × 1.00866 u
Mass of 8 protons = 8 × 1.00727 u
The expected mass of 168O nucleus = 16.12744 u
The atomic mass of 168O from mass spectroscopy experiments= 15.99493 u

Substracting the mass of 8 electrons (8 × 0.00055 u)
The mass of 168O nucleus =15.99493 u -(8 × 0.00055 u)= 15.99053 u
Mass defect ΔM =16.12744 -15.99053 u

= 0.13691u
Binding Energy
The energy equivalent of mass defect is called binding energy.
Eb = Δ Mc2
▪ If we separate a nucleus into its nucleons, we would have to supply
a total energy equal to Eb, to those particles.
▪ If a certain number of neutrons and protons are brought together to
form a nucleus of a certain charge and mass, an energy Eb will be
released .
Binding Energy Per Nucleon
A more useful measure of the binding between the constituents of the
nucleus is the binding energy per nucleon, Ebn,
The binding energy per nucleon, Ebn, is the ratio of the binding energy Eb
of a nucleus to the number of the nucleons, A, in that nucleus.
Ebn = Eb / A
It is the average energy per nucleon needed to separate a nucleus into its
individual nucleons.
The plot of binding energy per nucleon versus mass number

Observations:
(i) In the mass number range A = 30 to 170 ( 30 < A < 170), the
binding energy per nucleon is nearly constant, about
8 MeV/nucleon.
(ii) The maximum of about 8.75 MeV for A = 56 i,e,.for 56Fe nucleus.
(iii) Ebn is lower for both light nuclei with A< 30 and for heavy nuclei
with A>170.
We can draw some conclusions from these two observations:

(i) The nuclear force is attractive and sufficiently strong to produce a
binding energy of a few MeV per nucleon.
(ii) The constancy of the binding energy in the range 30 < A < 170
indicates that the nuclear force is short-ranged. A nucleon
influences only nucleons close to it and this property is called
saturation property of the nuclear force.
(iii) A very heavy nucleus, say A = 240, has lower binding energy per
nucleon .Such a heavy nucleus breaks into two lighter nuclei,
thereby increasing the binding energy per nucleon and the
nucleons get more tightly bound. Energy would be released in the
process and this is an implication of through fission.
(iv) Two very light nuclei (A ≤ 10) have lower binding energy per
nucleon .They join to form a heavier nucleus , thereby increasing
the binding energy per nucleon and the nucleons get more tightly
bound. Energy would be released in such a process and this is an
implication of through of fusion.
13.5 Nuclear Force
The nuclear force binds the nucleons together inside the nucleus.
(i) The nuclear force is much stronger than the Coulomb
repulsive force between protons inside the nucleus and the
gravitational force between the masses.
(ii) The nuclear force between two nucleons falls rapidly to zero
as their distance is more than a few femtometres. The force is
attractive for distances larger than 0.8 fm and repulsive if they
are separated by distances less than 0.8 fm.

A rough plot of the potential energy
between two nucleons as a function of
distance. The potential energy is a
minimum at a distance r0 of about 0.8 fm.
(iii) The nuclear force between neutron-neutron, proton-neutron

and proton-proton is approximately the same. The nuclear
force does not depend on the electric charge.
13.6 Radioactivity
A .H. Becquerel discovered radioactivity in 1896. Radioactivity is a
nuclear phenomenon in which an unstable nucleus undergoes a
decay.This is referred to as radioactive decay.
Three types of radioactive decay occur in nature :

α-decay in which a helium nucleus (He) is emitted;
β-decay in which electrons or positrons (particles with the same mass
as electrons, but with a charge exactly opposite to that of electron) are
emitted;
γ-decay in which high energy (hundreds of keV or more) photons are
emitted.
13.7 Nuclear Energy

Energy then can be released if less tightly bound nuclei are transmuted
into more tightly bound nuclei. Two such processes, are fission and
fusion.
For the same quantity of matter, nuclear sources will give a million times
larger energy than conventional sources. One kilogram of coal on
burning gives 107 J of energy, whereas 1 kg of uranium, which undergoes
fission, will generate on fission 1014 J of energy.

Nuclear Fission
Nuclear fission is the process in which a heavier nucleus splits into
lighter nuclei with the release of large amount of energy.
When a neutron was bombarded on a uranium target, the uranium
nucleus broke into two nearly equal fragments releasing great amount of
energy.
Example
𝟏
𝟎𝐧 + 𝟐𝟑𝟓
𝟗𝟐𝐔 →
𝟐𝟑𝟔
𝟗𝟐𝐔 → 𝟏𝟒𝟒
𝟓𝟔𝐁𝐚 + 𝟖𝟗 𝟏
𝟑𝟔𝐊𝐫 + 𝟑 𝟎𝐧
Fission does not always produce barium and krypton. A different pair
can be produced,
1 235 236 133 99
0n + 92U → 92U → 51Sb + 41 Nb + 4 10n
1 235 236 140 94
0n + 92U → 92U → 54Xe + 38Sr + 2 10n
The energy released (the Q value ) in the fission reaction of nuclei like
uranium is of the order of 200 MeV per fissioning nucleus.
The enormous energy released in an atom bomb comes from
uncontrolled nuclear fission.
Nuclear Fusion – Energy Generation in Stars
Nuclear fusion is the process in which two light nuclei combine to form a
single larger nucleus, with the release of a large amount of energy.
Examples are
1 1 2 +
1H + 1H → 1H + e + ν + 0.42 MeV
2
1H + 21H → 23He + n + 3.27 MeV
2
1H + 21H → 31H + 11H + 4.03 MeV
Thermonuclear fusion
For nuclear fusion to occur in bulk matter the temperature of the
material is to be raised until the particles have enough energy to
penetrate the coulomb barrier. This process is called thermonuclear
fusion.
for thermonuclear fusion to take place, extreme conditions of
temperature and pressure are required, which are available only in the
interiors of stars including sun.
The energy generation in stars takes place via thermonuclear fusion.

The fusion reaction in the sun is a multi-step process called the proton-
proton (p, p) cycle.
1 1 2 +
1H + 1H → 1H + e + ν + 0.42 MeV
e+ + e− → γ + γ + 1.02 MeV
2
1H + 11H → 23He + γ + 5.49 MeV
3
2H + 32H → 42He + 11H + 11H + 12.86 MeV
The combined reaction is
4 11H + 2 e− → 42He + 2ν + 6γ + 26.7 MeV
Or (4 11H + 4 e− ) → ( 42He + 2e− ) + 2ν + 6γ + 26.7 MeV
Thus, four hydrogen atoms combine to form an 4 2He atom with a

release of 26.7 MeV of energy.
In about 5 billion years, however, the sun’s core, which by that time will
be largely helium, will begin to cool and the sun will start to collapse
under its own gravity. This will raise the core temperature and cause the
outer envelope to expand, turning the sun into what is called a red giant.

Chapter 14
Semiconductor Electronics:
Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits Introduction
14.1 Introduction
Semiconductors are the basic materials used in the present solid state
electronic devices like diode, transistor, ICs, etc. Lattice structure and the
atomic structure of constituent elements decide whether a particular
material will be insulator, metal or semiconductor.
14.2 Classification of Metals, Conductors and Semiconductors

On the basis of conductivity:
On the basis of the relative values of electrical conductivity (σ) or
resistivity (ρ = 1/σ ), the solids are broadly classified as:
(i) Metals: They possess very low resistivity (or high conductivity).
ρ ~ 10–2 – 10–8 Ω m
σ ~ 102 – 108 S m–1
(ii) Semiconductors: They have resistivity or conductivity
intermediate to metals and insulators.
ρ ~ 10–5 – 106 Ω m
σ ~ 105 – 10–6 S m–1
(iii) Insulators: They have high resistivity (or low conductivity).
ρ ~ 1011 – 1019 Ω m
σ ~ 10–11 – 10–19 S m–1
Semiconductors which could be:
(i) Elemental semiconductors: Si and Ge
(ii) Compound semiconductors: Examples are:
• Inorganic: CdS, GaAs, CdSe, InP, etc.
• Organic: anthracene, doped pthalocyanines, etc.
• Organic polymers: polypyrrole, polyaniline, polythiophene,
etc.
Most of the currently available semiconductor devices are based on
elemental semiconductors Si or Ge and compound inorganic
semiconductors.

Energy Bands In Solids
▪ Inside the crystal each electron will have a different energy level.
These different energy levels with continuous energy variation
form energy bands.
▪ The energy band which includes the energy levels of the valence
electrons is called the valence band.
▪ The energy band which includes the energy levels of conduction
electrons is called the conduction band.
▪ The conduction band is above the valence band .Normally the
conduction band is empty and valence band is occupied.
▪ The gap between the top of the valence band and bottom of the
conduction band is called the energy band gap (Energy gap Eg ).
It is measured in electron volt.
Classification of Metals, Conductors and Semiconductors

On the basis of energy bands
(i) metals
In some metals, the conduction band is partially filled and the valence
band is partially empty with small energy gap and in some others the
conduction and valance bands overlap. When there is overlap electrons
from valence band can easily move into the conduction band. Therefore, the
resistance of such materials is low or the conductivity is high.

(ii)Insulators
In insulators a large band gap , Eg > 3 eV. There are no electrons in the
conduction band, and therefore no electrical conduction is possible. The
energy gap is so large that electrons cannot be excited from the valence
band to the conduction band by thermal excitation.
(iii)Semiconductors
In semiconductors a finite but small band gap (Eg < 3 eV) exists. Because
of the small band gap, at room temperature some electrons from valence
band can acquire enough energy to cross the energy gap and enter the
conduction band. These electrons (though small in numbers) can move
in the conduction band. Hence, the resistance of semiconductors is lower
than that of insulators.
When the electrons from valence band move to the conduction band
vacant energy levels will be created in the valence band . This vacancy of
electrons is called hole. Other valence electrons can move to this hole
thereby producing hole current.
14.3 Intrinsic Semiconductor

Pure semiconductors are called ‘intrinsic semiconductors’.
Si and Ge have four valence electrons. In a pure Si or Ge crystal ,each
atom make covalent bond with four neighbouring atoms and share the
four valence electrons.

As the temperature increases, these electrons get more thermal energy ,
break–away the covalent bonds and become free electrons contributing
to conduction. These free electrons (with charge –q) leaves a vacancy
with an effective charge (+q ). This vacancy with the effective positive
electronic charge is called a hole.
In intrinsic semiconductors, the number of free electrons, ne is equal to

the number of holes, nh.
ne = nh = ni
where ni is called intrinsic carrier concentration.
The free electrons move as conduction electron and gives rise to an

electron current, Ie under an applied electric field. Under the action of an
electric field, the holes move towards negative potential giving the hole
current, Ih. The total current, I is thus the sum of the electron current Ie
and the hole current Ih:
I = Ie + Ih

Energy-Band Diagram of an Intrinsic Semiconductor at T=0K
An intrinsic semiconductor will behave like an insulator at T = 0 K .
Energy-Band Diagram of an Intrinsic Semiconductor at T > 0K

At temperatures (T > 0K), some electrons are excited from the valence
band to the conduction band, leaving equal number of holes there.
14.4 Extrinsic Semiconductor

When a small amount of a suitable impurity is added to the pure
semiconductor, the conductivity of the semiconductor is increased . Such
materials are known as extrinsic semiconductors or impurity
semiconductors.
The deliberate addition of a desirable impurity is called doping and the
impurity atoms are called dopants. Such a material is also called a doped
semiconductor.
There are two types of dopants used in doping Si or Ge:

(i)Pentavalent (valency 5)
Eg: Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb), Phosphorous (P), etc.
(ii)Trivalent (valency 3)
Eg: Indium (In), Boron (B), Aluminium (A𝒍), etc.
Depending on the type of impurities added, there are two types of

semiconductors –
(i) n-type semiconductor
(ii) p-type semiconductor

n-type semiconductor
n-type semiconductor is obtained by doping Si or Ge with pentavalent
atoms (donors) like As, Sb, P, etc. The four valence electrons of
pendavalent impurity atom bond with the four silicon neighbours ,while
the fifth one is free to move in the lattice of the semiconductor ,at room
temperature. Thus, the pentavalent dopant is donating one extra
electron for conduction and hence is known as donor impurity.
For n-type semiconductors, ne >> nh
Here electrons become the majority carriers and holes the minority
carriers.
The electron and hole concentration in a semiconductor in thermal
equilibrium is given by
nenh = ni 2
Energy bands of n-type semiconductor at T > 0K
For n-type Si semiconductor ,the donor energy level ED ,is slightly below
the bottom EC of the conduction band .The electrons from this level move
into the conduction band with very small supply of energy.
p-type semiconductor
p-type semiconductor is obtained when Si or Ge is doped with a
trivalent impurity like A𝑙, B, In, etc. The dopant has only 3 valence
electrons and can form covalent bonds with neighbouring three Si atoms
but does not have any electron to offer to the fourth Si atom. This
vacancy of electron creates a hole. As the pendavalent impurities creates
holes ,which can accept electrons from neighbouring atom, these
impurities are called acceptor impurities.
For p-type semiconductors, nh >> ne
Here holes become the majority carriers and electrons the minority
carriers.
The electron and hole concentration in a semiconductor in thermal
equilibrium is given by
nenh = ni 2

Energy bands of p-type semiconductor at T > 0K
For p-type semiconductor, the acceptor energy level EA is slightly above

the top EV of the valence band . With very small supply of energy an
electron from the valence band can jump to the level EA and ionise the
acceptor .
negatively.
14.5 p-n junction
A p-n junction can be formed by adding a small quantity of

pendavalent impurity to a p-type semiconductor or by adding a small
quantity of trivalent impurity to an n-type semiconductor.
Two important processes occur during the formation of a p-n junction:

diffusion and drift.
1.Diffusion
The holes diffuse from p-side to n-side (p → n) and electrons diffuse from
n-side to p-side (n → p). This motion of charge carriers give rise to
Diffusion current across the junction.
Due to diffusion, a layer of positive charge (or positive space-charge
region) is developed on n-side of the junction and a layer of negative
charge (or negative space-charge region) is developed on the p-side of
the junction .
Depletion region (Depletion layer)

The space-charge region on either side of the junction together is known
as depletion region. The depletion layer consist of immobile ion-cores
and no free electrons or holes. This is responsible for a junction potential
barrier.

2.Drift
The positive charge on n-side of the junction and negative charge on p-
side of the junction develops an electric field. Due to this field, an
electron(minority carrier) on p-side of the junction moves to n-side and
a hole(minority carrier) on n- side of the junction moves to p-side. The
motion of charge carriers due to the electric field is called drift.
Initially, diffusion current is large and drift current is small. As the

diffusion process continues, the electric field strength increases and
hence drift current also increases. This process continues until the
diffusion current equals the drift current.. Thus in a p-n junction under
equilibrium there is no net current. .
Barrier Potential
The loss of electrons from the n-region and the gain of electron by the p-
region causes a difference of potential across the junction of the two
regions. Since this potential tends to prevent the movement of electron
from the n region into the p region, it is often called a barrier potential.
The barrier potential of a Ge diode is 0.2Vand that of a Si diode is 0.7V.
14.6 Semiconductor Diode
A semiconductor diode is basically a p-n junction with metallic contacts

provided at the ends for the application of an external voltage. It is a two
terminal device.

Symbol of a p-n junction Diode
p-n junction diode under forward bias
If p-side of the diode is connected to the positive terminal and n-side to

the negative terminal of the battery, it is said to be forward biased.
▪ The direction of the applied voltage (V ) is opposite to barrier
potential V0. As a result, the depletion layer width decreases and the
barrier height is reduced.
▪ The effective barrier height under forward bias is (V0 – V ).
▪ At high applied voltage, electrons from n-side cross the depletion
region and reach p-side . Similarly, holes from p-side cross the
junction and reach the n-side.
▪ This motion of majority carriers on either side gives rise to
diffusion current.
▪ The magnitude of this current is usually in mA.
p-n junction diode under reverse bias
If n-side of the diode is connected to the positive terminal and p-side to

the negative terminal of the battery, it is said to be reverse biased.
▪ The direction of the applied voltage (V ) is same as barrier

potential V0. As a result, the depletion layer width increases and the
barrier height is incresaed.
▪ The effective barrier height under reverse bias is (V0 + V ).
▪ The flow of electrons from n → p and holes from p → n is
suppressed. Thus, diffusion current, decreases enormously
compared to the diode under forward bias.

▪ The electricfield of the junction is such that the minority carriers
are drifted to majority zone which gives rise to drift current.
▪ The drift current is of the order of a few μA.
V-I characteristics of a silicon diode.
▪ In forward bias, the current first increases very slowly, till the
voltage across the diode crosses a certain value. . This voltage is
called the threshold voltage or cut-in voltage (0.2V for germanium
diode and 0.7 V for silicon diode).
▪ After threshold voltage, the diode current increases significantly ,
even for a very small increase in the diode bias voltage.
▪ For the diode in reverse bias, the current is very small (~μA) and
almost remains constant with change in bias. It is called reverse
saturation current. However, at very high reverse bias called break
down voltage Vbr, the current suddenly increases. The general
purpose diode are not used beyond the reverse saturation current
region.
Threshold Voltage
The forward voltage beyond which the diode current increases
significantly is called threshold voltage or cut-in voltage.
Break down Voltage
The reverse voltage at which the reverse current increases suddenly is
called break down voltage.
Dynamic Resistance(rd)
Dynamic resistance is defined as the ratio of small change in voltage ΔV
to a small change in current ΔI.
𝚫𝐕
rd =
𝚫𝐈

Example
The V-I characteristic of a silicon diode is shown in the Figure. Calculate
the resistance of the diode at (a) ID = 15 mA and (b) VD = –10 V.
(a) From the curve, at I = 20 mA, V = 0.8 V

I = 10 mA, V = 0.7 V
ΔV 0.1
rforwrd bias = = = 10 Ω
ΔI 10x10−3
(b) From the curve at V = –10 V, I = –1 μA,
10
rreverse bias = −6 = 1.0 × 10 Ω
7
1x10
14.7 Application of Junction Diode as a Rectifier

The diode allows current to pass only when it is forward biased.
If an alternating voltage is applied across a diode the current flows only
in that part of the cycle when the diode is forward biased. This property
is used to rectify alternating voltages .
Rectifier
The process of conversion of ac voltage to dc voltage is called
rectification and the circuit used for rectification is called rectifier.
Half wave Rectifier
In the positive half-cycle of ac there is a current through the load resistor

𝑅𝐿 and we get an output voltage, whereas there is no current in the
negative half cycle. Since the rectified output of this circuit is only for half
of the input ac wave it is called as half-wave rectifier.

Input ac voltage and output voltage waveforms from the rectifier circuit.
Full wave rectifier
▪ For a full-wave rectifier the secondary of the transformer is

provided with a centre tapping and so it is called centre-tap
transformer.
▪ During this positive half cycle, diode 𝐷1 gets forward biased and
conducts ,while 𝐷2 being reverse biased is not conducting. Hence
we get an output current and a output voltage across the load
resistor 𝑅𝐿 .
▪ During negative half cycle, diode 𝐷1 would not conduct but diode 𝐷2
conducts, giving an output current and output voltage across 𝑅𝐿 in
the same directionas in positive half.
▪ Thus, we get output voltage during both the positive as well as the
negative half of the cycle. This is a more efficient circuit for getting
rectified voltage or current than the halfwave rectifier.

Input ac voltage and output voltage waveforms from the rectifier circuit.
Filters
To get steady dc output from the pulsating voltage a capacitor is
connected parallel to the output terminals.
The cicuits that filter out the ac ripple and give a pure dc voltage are
called filters.
Seema Elizabeth
HSST Physics
MARM Govt HSS Santhipuram
Thrissur

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