UNIT-1 (ELECTROSTATIC)

Q1 What is Frictional electricity? (1)

Q2 When can we say that a body is charged?(1)
Q3 What is electric charge? Is it a scalar or a vector quantity? (1)
Q4 Describe an experiment to show that there are two kinds of charges. (2)
Q5 Describe an experiment to show that like charges repel and unlike charges
attract. (2)
Q6 Write the differences between conductors and insulators. (2)
Q7 What is meant by electrostatic induction?
Q8 Distinguish charging by induction and charging by conduction. (2)
Q9 How can you charge a piece of metal positively without touching it? (2)
Q10 Explain the additive nature of electric charge. (2)
Q11 What do you mean by quantization of electric charge? (1)
Q12 Calculate the number of electrons missing in a body with 1 coulomb positive
charge. (1)
Q13 If a body loses 109 electrons every second, calculate the time required by it to
acquire 1 C positive charge.
Q14 Determine the total charge of 1 kg of electrons.
Q15 State the law of conservation of charge. (1)
Q16 Write the difference between mass and charge. (2)
Q17 State Coulomb’s law in electrostatics. (1)
Q18 Define one coulomb. (1)
Q19 Express Coulomb’s law in vector form. (1)
Q20 Express coulomb’s law in terms of position vectors.
Q21 State the principle of superposition of electrostatic forces.
Q22 Show that coulomb’s force obeys Newton’s III law.
Q23 Define permitivity of a medium.
Q24 Define relative permitivity of a medium
Q25 Define relative permitivity of a medium on the basis of Coulomb’s law.
Q26 The electrostatic force of repulsion between two positively charged bodies is
3.7 x 10-9 N, when they are separated by a distance of 5 Ao How many
electrons are missing in each?

Q27 Obtain an expression for the electric field intensity due to a uniformly charged
ring of radius r at a point on the axis of the ring.
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Q28 Derive an expression for the electric field due to an electric dipole at a point
on (a) the axial line (b) the equatorial line.
Q29 Derive an expression for the torque acting on an electric dipole placed in a
uniform electric field.
Q30 Show that the work done in rotating an electric dipole of dipole moment p in a
uniform electric field E by an angle Ө from the equilibrium postition
W = PE(1- cos Ө)
Q31 Derive Coulomb’s law from Gauss’ law.
Q32 Use Gauss theorem to derive an expression for the electric field at a point due
to an infinite plane sheet of charge of uniform charge density σ .
Q33 Use Gauss theorem to derive an expression for the electric field at a point due
to a thin infinitely long straight line of charge of uniform charge density λ.
Q34 Derive an expression for the electric field at a point due to uniformly charged
spherical shell using Gauss’ law.
Q35 Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor.
Q36 Find the equivalent capacitance of three capacitors of capacitances C1, C2 and
C3 connected in (1) series (2) parallel
Q37 Derive an expression for the electric potential due to a point charge q at a
distance r from it.
Q38 A dielectric slab of thickness t introduced between the plates of a parallel plate
capacitor separated by a distance d. (t < d). Derive an expression for the
capacitance of the capacitor.

UNIT-II - CURRENT ELECTRICITY

Q1 In a hydrogen atom, an electron moves in an orbit of radius 4.8 x 10-11m

with a speed of 2.5 x 10 6 m/s. Find the equivalent current.
Q2 Plot of current I versus time interval is given below. Find the charge that
flows through the wire during this time period
Q3 Amount of charge passing through the cross section of a wire is
q(t)=at2+bt+c.Write the dimensional formula for a, b and c. If the values of
a, b and c in SI unit are 6, 4, 2 respectively. Find the value of current at t=6s
Q4 One metre long metallic wire is broken into two equal parts P and Q. The
part ‘P’ is uniformly extended into another wire R. Length of R is twice the
length of P and the resistance of R is equal to that of Q. Find the ratio of the
resistances of P and R and also the ratio of lengths of P and Q.
Q5 The area of cross section , length and density of a piece of a metal of atomic
weight 60 are 10-6 m2, 1.0 m and 5 x 103 kg/m3 respectively. Find the
number of free electrons per unit volume of every atom that contributes one
free electron. Also find the drift velocity of electron in the metal when a current of
16A passes through it. Avogadro no.=6x1023 per gram per mole.
Q6 An n-type Silicon sample of width 4x 10-3 m thickness 25x10-4m and length
6 X 10-2 m carries a current of 4.8mA.When the voltage is applied across the
length of the sample what is the current density? If the free electron density is
1022 /m3 then find how much time does it take for the electrons to travel the
full length of the sample?
Q7 The length and radii of 3 wires of same metal are in the ratios 2:3:4 and 3:4:5
respectively. They are joined in parallel and included in a circuit having 5A
current. Find the current in each case.
Q8 A galvanometer together with an unknown resistance in series is connected
across 2 identical cells each of emf 1.5V. When the cells are connected in
series the galvanometer records a current of 1A and when the cells are connected in
parallel the current is 0.6 A .What is the internal resistance of each cell?
Q9 An electric bulb rated for 500 Watt at 100 V is used in circuit having a 200V
supply. Calculate the resistance R that must be put in series with the bulb s that
the bulb delivers 500 watt.
Q10 A heater is designed to operate with a power of 1000 watt in a 100 V line.
It is connected in combination with a resistance of 10 and a resistance R,
to a 100 V mains in series. What should be the value of ‘R’ so that the heater
operates with a power of 62.5 watt
Q11 An electric kettle has 2 heating coils. When one of the coils is switched on, the
kettle begins to boil in’6’ min and when the other coil is switched on, the
boiling begins in 8 min. In what time will the boiling begin if both the coils are
switched on simultaneously : a)in series b)in parallel
Q12 One kilowatt electric heater is to be used with 220 V d.c supply. a)What is the
current in the heater? b) What is its resistance? c) What is the power dissipated
in the heater d) how much heat in calories is produced per second? e) How
many grams of water at 1000C will be converted per minute into steam at
1000C with the heater? Radiation losses are negligible. Latent heat of steam =
540 cal /g.
Q13 Two wires A and B of the same material and having same length have their
cross sectional area in the ratio1:4. What would be the ratio of heat produced
in these wires when same voltage is applied across each?
Q14 Two wires of the same material having lengths in the ratio 1:2 and diameters
in the ratio 2:3 are connected in series with an accumulator. Compute the ratio
of p.d across the two wires.
Q15 If the current supplied to a variable resistor is constant, draw a graph
between voltage and resistance.
Q16 Two metallic wires of the same material and same length but of different
cross sectional areas are joined together.
1) in series 2) in parallel to a source of emf.
In which of the two wires will the drift velocity of electron be more in each of
the two cases and why?
Q27 A uniform wire of resistance “R” is shaped into a regular “n” sided polygon,
where “n” is even. Find the equivalent resistance between
1) opposite corners of the polygon
2) adjacent corners of the polygon.
Q28 Under what condition is the heat produced in an electric circuit
1) directly proportional
2) inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit?
Q29 A student has two wires of iron and copper of equal length and diameter. He
first joins the two wires in series and passes electric current through the
combination which increases gradually. After that he joins the two wires in
parallel and repeats the process of passing current. Which wire will glow first
in
each case and why?

UNIT-III MAGNETIC EFFECTS OF CURRENT & MAGNETISM

Q1 State Biot – Savart Law and apply it to determine the magnetic field at a point
on the axis of a circular loop carrying current.
Q2 State Ampere’s Circuital law and apply it to find the magnetic field at a point
due to (a) A straight conductor carrying current
(b) A current carrying solenoid
(c) A current carrying tornoid
Q3 Describe the principle construction and working of a cyclotron.
Q4 Explain the elements of earth’s magnetism.
Q5 Define the terms magnetisation and magnetic intensity. Compare the
properties of dia para and ferromagnetic substances.
Q6 Describe the principle, construction and working of a moving coil
galvanometer.
Q7 Describe the conversion of a galvanometer in to (a)Voltmeter (b) Ammeter
Q8 Derive an expression for cyclotron frequency
Q9 What is hysterisis? Draw the hysterisis curve for a magnetic substance and
explain the terms retentivity and coercivity. How do these factors help in
selecting suitable materials for (a) Permanent magnet (b) Electromagnet
Q10 Derive an expression for the intensity of magnetic field
(a)on the axial position (b) equatorial position
Q11 Derive an expression for the torque on a current carrying coil placed in a
uniform magnetic field
Q12 Discuss the equivalence of a current carrying solenoid and a bar magnet
Q13 Discuss the action of a current carrying coil as an equivalent magnetic dipole.
Q14 How are magnetic lines of force different from electric lines of force?
Q15 Define magnetic susceptibility Compare the properties of an electromagnet
and a permanent magnet
Q16 Explain the domain theory of magnetism
Q17 Derive an expression for the potential energy of a magnetic dipole in a
uniform magnetic field.
Q18 What is Bohr magneton? Derive an expression for it and calculate its value.
Q19 Define the terms magnetic meridian and geographic meridian.
Q20 What is a radial magnetic field? Draw diagram to illustrate how is it realised in
a moving coil galvanometer. What is the advantage of a radial magnetic field
in MCG?
Q21 Derive an expression for the force between two straight parallel current
carrying conductors of infinite length and hence define one ampere.
Q22 Derive an expression for the force on a current carrying conductor in a
uniform magnetic field.
Q23 Describe the motion of a charged particle that enters into a magnetic field at
right angle. Obtain expression for (i) time period (ii) frequency and (iii)
angualr frequency
Q24 Describe the motion of the charged particle when it enters into the field at a
certain angle θ Find an expression for the force on a moving charge in a
magnetic field.
Q25 State Fleming’s left hand rule. Find the force on a moving charge when
(i) moving parallel or anti parallel to the field (ii) moving at right angle to the
field and (iii) at rest. Also give the definition of unit magnetic field.
Q26 Compare Biot Savarts law and Ampere’s circuital law
Q27 What is Lorentz force? Give some important characteristics of this force. How
can it be used to differentiate the motion of a charged particle in a magnetic
field and electric field.
Q28 Show that the kinetic energy of a charged particle moving in a uniform
magnetic field remains constant. Derive an expression for the maximum
kinetic energy acquired by a charged particle accelerate din a cyclotron. Why
electrons and neutrons cannot be accelerated in a cyclotron?
 UNIT IV- ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION & AC

Q1 A magnet is allowed to fall through a metallic ring. During fall what will
be its acceleration?
Q2 Can a choke coil can be used as a step-up and step-down transformer. Justify
Q3 A magnetic flux linked with a coil, in webers, is given the equation
4t2+2t+15.The magnitude of induced emf at t = 2 Sec. is how much?
Q4 Define self-inductance in terms of work done against the induced emf.
Q5 Draw the wave form of out put current. Substantiate your answer (1800 phase
diff. due to Lenz’s law)
Q6 An electron beam is deflected in a given field. Identify whether it is an electric
field or a magnetic field in the following cases?
a) The trajectory of the beam is a parabola and its K.E changes.
b) The trajectory of the beam is circular and its K.E. remains the same. Justify
your answer.
Q7 A resting electron near a stationery bar magnet does not set into motion. But a
moving magnet near an electron set it into motion. Why?
Q8 An irregularly shaped flexible current carrying loop when placed in an
external magnetic field will assume a circular shape. Give reason
Q9 Three identical inductors L1 ,L2 and L3 are connected as shown is a part of a
circuit. The magnetic field at the centre of inductor L1 is 0.2Tesla. What is the
magnetic field inside the inductor L2 ?
Q10 Alpha particles ( m = 6.68 X 10-27 Kg. , q = +2e ) accelerated through a
potential difference V to 2 KeV, enter a magnetic field B = 0.2 T
perpendicular to their direction of motion. Calculate the radius of their path.
(r = 32 m.)
Q11 Five very long , straight , insulated wires are closely bound together to form a
small cable. Currents carried by the wires are I1 = 20A, I2 = -6A, I3 = 12A,
I4 = -7A, I5 = 18A.Show that the magnetic field at a distance of 10 cm from
the cable B = 74 μT.
Q12 Determine the separate effects on the induced emf of a generator if (a) the flux
per pole is doubled, and (b) the speed of the armature is doubled.
Q13 An electromagnet has stored 648 J of magnetic energy when a current of 9A
exists in its coils. What average emf is induced if the current is reduced to zero
in 0.45 s ?
Q14 A 40 Ohm resistor is connected across a 15 V variable frequency electronic
oscillator. Find the current through the resistor when the frequency is (a) 100
Hz and (b) 100KHz. What is the current if the 40 Ohm resistor is replaced by a
2 mH inductor?
Q15 A coil A is connected to voltmeter V and the other coil B to an alternating
current source D. If a large copper sheet CC is placed between the two coils,
how does the induced e.m.f in the coil A change due to current in coil B?
Q16 An LC circuit contains a 20 mH inductor and a 50 μF capacitor with an initial
charge of 10 mC. The resistance of the circuit is negligible. Let the instant the
circuit is closed be t = 0. What is the total energy stored initially? Is it
conserved during LC oscillations? What is the natural frequency of the circuit?
At what time is the energy stored (a)Completely electrical (stored in capacitor)
(b)Completely magnetic (stored in inductor)
Q17. Draw a labeled circuit arrangement showing the windings of primary and
secondary coil in a transformer. Explain the underlying principle and working
of a step- up transformer. Write any two major source of energy loss in this
device. How much Current is drawn by the primary coil of a transformer
which steps down 220V to 22V to operate device with an impedance of 220 .
Q18 A series LCR circuit with L = 0.12 H, C = 4.8 10-7 F, R = 23 is connected to
a variable frequency supply. At what frequency is the current maximum? (2)

Q19 What are eddy current? How are these used in a speedometer, electric brakes
and a dead- beat galvanometer? Also state the demerits of eddy currents. (3)

Q20 Explain the phenomenon of mutual induction. Define coefficient of mutual

Induction and state its SI units. Also derive an expression for coefficient of
mutual induction between two long solenoids. (3)

UNIT V (ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES)

Q1 Discuss the inconsistency in Ampere’s Circuital Law.

Q2 What modification was made to Ampere’s Circuital Law by Maxwell?
Q3 What is displacement current?
Q4 Conduction current and displacement current can be separately discontinuous.
But their sum is continuous. Explain.
Q5 Can displacement current (or a changing electric flux induce a magnetic field?
Explain
Q6 State the important consequences of displacement current.
Q7 State the important properties of displacement current.
Q8 Write Maxwell’s equations of electromagnetism and state the law underlying
each equation.
Q9 Explain what led Maxwell to predict the existence of electromagnetic waves.
Q10 How are electromagnetic waves represented mathematically?

Q12 Discuss how an accelerating charge becomes a source of an electromagnetic

wave?
Q13 Describe Hertz’s experiment for producing and detecting electromagnetic
waves.
Q14 Explain how Hertz demonstrated the various properties of electromagnetic
waves?
Q15 List the different landmarks in the history of electromagnetic waves.
Q16 Prove the transverse nature of electromagnetic waves mathematically.
Q17 Write the properties of electromagnetic waves.
Q18 What is electromagnetic spectrum.
Q19 Name the main parts of the electromagnetic spectrum and mention their
frequency range and source of production. Also write their important
properties and uses.

Q20 If you find closed loops of magnetic field in a region of space, does it
 necessarily mean that actual charges are flowing across the area bounded by
the loops? Explain.
Q21 Why is it that induced electric fields due to changing magnetic flux are more
readily observable than the induced magnetic fields due to changing electric
fields?
Q22 A variable frequency AC source is connected to a capacitor. Will the
displacement current increase or decrease with increase in frequency?
Q23 Why is the quantity ε0 dφE/dt called displacement current?
Q24 What oscillates in an Electromagnetic Wave?
Q25 Why sound waves are not considered em waves?
Q26 What is the phase relationship between the oscillating electric and magnetic
fields in an electromagnetic wave?
Q27 X- rays and γ rays have a region of overlapping frequencies and have similar
characteristics. But why they are treated as different? (OR) How are γ rays
different from X rays?
Q28 Why is the ozone layer of atmosphere crucial to the existence of life on earth?
Q29 Why does “RADAR” use microwaves?
Q30 In a microwave oven, the food kept in a closed plastic container get s cooked
without melting or burning the plastic container. Explain how?
Q31 Can an electromagnetic wave be deflected by an electric or magnetic field?
Justify your answer.
Q32 Name the constituent radiation of electromagnetic spectrum which
(a) is used in satellite communication
(b)Is used for studying crystal structure
(c)is emitted during decay of radio active nuclei
(d) is absorbed by ozone layer Write two more uses of each
Q33 What is the dimension of E/B?
Q34 The sunlight reaching the earth has a maximum electric field of 810 V/m.
What is the maximum magnetic field associated with it?
Q35 Calculate the relative permitivity of a medium of relative permeability 1.0 if
the velocity of light through the medium is 2 x 108 m/s.
Q36 Which are the different layers of earth’s atmosphere?

Q37 A parallel plate capacitor has circular plates, each of radius 5.0 cm. It is being
charged so that electric field in the gap between its plates rises steadily at the
rate of 1012V m-1s-1. What is the displacement current?
Q38 The voltage between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 1.0
μF is changing at the rate of 5 V s-1. What is the displacement current in the
capacitor?
Q39 A parallel plate capacitor has two metal plates of size 30 cm X 15 cm and
separated by 2.0 mm. The capacitor is being charged so that the charging
current has a steady value of 100 mA. Calculate the rate of change of potential
difference between the capacitor plates. What is the displacement current
between the capacitor plates?
Q40 The frequencies of radio waves in AM broadcast band range from 0.55 x 106
to 1.6 x 106 Hz. What are the longest and shortest wavelengths in this band?
Q41 A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 25 MHz travels in free space
along X – direction. At a particular point in space and time, E = 6.3 j V/m. What is B
at this point?