Solved Paper 2022

PHYSICS (TERM-I)
Time : 90 Minutes Class-XII Max. Marks : 35

General Instructions :
(i) This question paper contains 55 questions out of which 45 questions are to be attempted. All questions carry equal marks.
(ii) The question paper consists of three Sections – Section A, B and C.
(iii) Section – A contains 25 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from Q. No. 01 to 25.
(iv) Section – B contains 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from Q. No. 26 to 49.
(v) Section – C contains 6 questions. Attempt any 5 questions from Q. No. 50 to 55.
(vi) The first 20 Questions attempted in Section – A & Section – B and first 5 questions attempted in Section – C by a candidate
will be evaluated.
(vii) There is only one correct option for every multiple choice question (MCQ) Marks will not be awarded for answering more
than one option
(viii) There is no negative marking.

Series: SSJ/2, 055/2/4

SECTION - A In option (C), Total charge is 5e. But this violates

quantization of charge principle. Hence this option
1. A negatively charged object X is repelled by is not correct.
another charged object Y. However an object Z is In option (D), total charge is -10e, Hence this option
attracted to object Y. Which of the following is the is not correct.
most possibility for the object Z? So, (B) is the correct option.
(a) positively charged only 3. An object has charge of 1 C and gains 5.0 × 1018
electrons. The net charge on the object becomes:
(b) negatively charged only
(a) –0.80 C (b) +0.80 C
(c) neutral or positively charged
(c) +1.80 C (d) +0.20 C
(d) neutral or negatively charged
Ans. Option (d) is correct.
Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: Charge of 1 electron =– 1.6 × 10–19C
Explanation: X is negatively charged. Since it is
So, Charge of 5 × 1018 electrons
repelled by Y, Y is also negatively charged. Now,
= – 5 × 1018 × 1, 6 × 10–19 C
if Z is neutral or positively charged then it will be
= – 0.8C
attracted by Y.
Already existing charge = 1C
2. In an experiment three microscopic latex spheres
So, net charge at present = 1 – 0.8 = 0.2 C
are spread into a chamber and became charged
with charges +3e,+5e and –3e respectively. All 4. Kirchoff's first rule åI = 0 and second rule åIR =
the three spheres came in contact simultaneously åE (where the symbols have their usual meanings)
for a moment and got separated. Which one of the are respectively based on:
following are possible values for the final charge (a) conservation of momentum and conservation
on the spheres? of charge
(a) +5e, –4e, +5e (b) +6e, +6e, –7e (b) conservation of energy, conservation of charge
(c) –4e, +3.5e, +5.5e (d) +5e, –8e, +7e (c) conservation of charge, conservation of
Ans. Option (b) is correct. momentum
Explanation: When three spheres are brought in (d) conservation of charge, conservation of energy
contact the net charge will be –3e + 3e + 5e = 5e Ans. Option (d) is correct.
When separated this 5e charge will be distributed. 5. The electric power consumed by a 220 V – 100 W
In option (A), Total charge is 6e. So, this option is not bulb when operated at 110 V is
correct. (a) 25 W (b) 30 W
In option (B), total charge is 5e. So, this option is (c) 35 W (d) 45 W
correct.
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Ans. Option (a) is correct. (c) high resistance in parallel

Explanation: Resistance of the bulb = R (d) high resistance in series
V2 Ans. Option (a) is correct.
=
P Explanation: Ammeter and voltmeter are basically
galvanometer.
220 2
= When a high resistance is connected in series with
100
the galvanometer it works as a voltmeter and when
= 484 Ω a low resistance is connected in parallel with the
Power consumed by the bulb when connected to galvanometer it works as a ammeter.
V2 110 2 10. The magnetic field at the centre of a current carrying
110 V is = = 25W
R 484 circular loop of radius R, is B1. The magnetic field
6. Which of the following has negative temperature at a point on its axis at a distance R from the center
coefficient of resistivity? of the loop is B2. Then the ratio (B1/B2) is
(a) metal 1
(a) 2 2 (b)
(b) metal and semiconductor 2
(c) semiconductor (c) 2 (d) 2
(d) metal and alloy
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: Magnetic field at the centre
Explanation: Resistance of semiconductor decreases
µi
with rise in temperature due to rupture of covalent B1 = 0
bonds. 2R
7. Two wires carrying currents I1 and I2 lie, one Magnetic field on the axis
slightly above the other, in a horizontal plane as µ0iR 2
shown in figure. The region of vertically upward B2 =
2( R 2 + R 2 )3 / 2
strongest magnetic field is
µi
= 5 /02
2 R
B1
\ = 23/2 = 2 2
B2

11. The self-inductance of a solenoid of 600 turns is 108

mH. The self-inductance of a coil having 500 turns
with the same length, the same radius and the same
(a) I (b) II medium will be
(c) III (d) IV (a) 95 mH (b) 90 mH
Ans. Option (b) is correct. (c) 85 mH (d) 75 mH
Explanation: Applying right hand thumb rule, the Ans. Option (d) is correct.
strongest magnetic field will be in region II.
µ0 N 2 A
8. Two parallel conductors carrying current of 4.0 A Explanation: L=
l
and 10.0 A are placed 2.5 cm apart in vacuum. The
force per unit length between them is: So, L µ N2
(a) 6.4 × 10–5 N/m (b) 6.4 × 10–2 N/m L1 N2
\ = 12
(c) 4.6 × 10–4 N/m (d) 3.2 × 10–4 N/m L2 N2
Ans. Option (d) is correct.
108 600 2
µ0i1i2 Or, =
Explanation: F= L2 500 2
2 πr
25
4 π × 10 − 7 × 4 × 10 \ L2 = 108 × = 75 mH
= 36
2 π × 2.5 × 10 − 2
= 3.2 × 10–4 N/m 12. The rms current in a circuit connected to 50 Hz
ac source is 15 A. The value of the current in the
9. If an ammeter is to be used in place of a voltmeter,
 1 
then we must connect with the ammeter a: circuit   s after the instant the current is zero,
 600 
(a) low resistance in parallel
(b) low resistance in series is:
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15 (b)
(a) A (b) 15 2 A
2

2
(c) A (d) 8 A
15
Ans. Option (a) is correct. (c)
Explanation: I = I0 sin wt

or, I = Irms × 2 × sin (2pft)

 2 × π × 50 
or, I = 15 × 2 × sin 
 600  (d)

π
or, I = 15 × 2 × sin  
6

15
\ I= Ans. Option (d) is correct.
2
Explanation:
13. In a circuit the phase difference between the
p
alternating current and the source voltage is .
2
Which of the following cannot be the element(s) of
the circuit?
Upper side of the neutral conductor will be
(a) only C (b) only L negatively charged. Lower side of the neutral
(c) L and R (d) L or C conductor will be positively charged. Then the field
lines will be from negative to positive as shown in
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
the diagram.
Explanation: Only pure C and L can provide the p/2
16. A variable capacitor is connected to a 200 V battery.
phase difference. But if R is also present there then If its capacitance is changed from 2 mF to X mF, the
the phase difference deviates from p/2. decrease in energy of the capacitor is
14. The electric potential V at any point (x, y, z) is given (a) 1 mF (b) 2 mF
by V = 3x2 where x is in metres and V in volts. The (c) 3 mF (d) 4 mF
electric field at the point (1 m, 0, 2 m) is: Ans. Option (a) is correct.
(a) 6 V/m along –x-axis 1
Explanation: Energy = CV2
(b) 6 V/m along +x-axis 2
(c) 1.5 V/m along –x-axis 1
In 1st case: E1 = × 2 × 10–6 × 2002
(d) 1.5 V/m along +x-axis 2

Ans. Option (a) is correct. = 4 × 10–2 J

−dV 1
Explanation: E= In 2nd case: E2 = × (X) × 10–6 × 2002 J
dx 2
Decrease in energy = E1 – E2
d
or, E= − ( 3x 2 ) or, 2 × 10–2 = 4 × 10–2 – 2 × (X) × 10–2
dx
or, 2 = 4 – 2X
\ E = –6x \ X = 1 mF
Putting x = 1, 17. A potential difference of 200 V is maintained across
E = 6 V/m along – x direction. a conductor of resistance 100 W. The number of
electrons passing through it in 1 s is
15. Which of the diagrams correctly represents the
(a) 1.25 ×1019 (b) 2.5 × 1018
electric field between two charged plates if a 18
(c) 1.25 × 10 (d) 2.5 × 1016
neutral conductor is placed in between the plates?
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
(a)
V 200
Explanation: I= = =2A
R 100
ne
Again, I=
t
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or, 2 = ne(since t = 1 s) Ans. Option (c) is correct.

or, n = 2/e = 2/(1.6 × 10–19) Explanation: The direction of an electric current is by
\ n = 1.25 × 1019 convention the direction in which a positive charge
18. The impedance of a series LCR circuit is: would move. Thus, the current in the external circuit
1 1 is directed is from positive terminal and to negative
(a) R + XL + XC (b) + + R2 terminal of the battery.
X C2 X 2L
When the battery is giving power it discharges,
(c) X 3L − X C2 + R 2 (d) R 2 + ( X L − X C )2 then the current inside the cell flows from negative
terminal to positive terminal.
Ans. Option (d) is correct. 23. The magnitude of electric field due to a point
19. When an alternating voltage E = E0sin wt is applied charge 2q, at distance r is E. Then the magnitude
 π of electric field due to a uniformly charged thin
to a circuit, a current I = I0 sin  ωt +  flows spherical shell of radius R with total charge q at a
 2
r
through it. The average power dissipated in the distance (r >> R) will be
2
circuit is
(a) Erms.Irms (b) E0I0 E
(a) (b) 0
E0 I0 4
(c) (d) Zero
2 (c) 2E (d) 4E
Ans. Option (d) is correct. Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: Electric field due to the point charge
Explanation: Power = VRMS × Irms × cosf
K × 2q
≠ = E =
Here f= r2
2
Electric field due to the spherical shell
So, Power = 0
K×q
20. A current carrying wire kept in a uniform magnetic = E’ = ( r / 2 )2 = 2E
field, will experience a maximum force when it is
(a) perpendicular to the magnetic field 24. The horizontal component of earth's magnetic field
(b) parallel to the magnetic field at a place is 0.2 G whereas it's total magnetic field is
0.4 G. The angle of dip at the place is
(c) at an angle of 45° to the magnetic field
(a) 30° (b) 45°
(d) at an angle of 60° to the magnetic field
(c) 60° (d) 90°
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: F = Bilsin q
Explanation: cos f = BH/B = 0.2/0.4 = 1/2
q is the angle between the direction of current and
\ Angle of dip = f = 600
the direction of magnetic field.
25. The current in the primary coil of a pair of coils
So, when q = 90°, the force is maximum. changes from 7 A to 3 A in 0.4 s. The mutual
21. The voltage across a resistor, an inductor, and a inductance between the two coils is 0.5 H. The
capacitor connected in series to an ac source are induced emf in the secondary coil is:
20 V, 15 V and 30 V respectively. The resultant (a) 50 V (b) 75 V
voltage in the circuit is (c) 100 V (d) 220 V
(a) 5 V (b) 20 V Ans. Option (a) is correct.
(c) 25 V (d) 65 V di
Explanation: Induced emf = |e| = M
Ans. Option (d) is correct. dt
Explanation: Resultant voltage in the circuit is the = 0.5 × (4/0.04)
algebraic sum of all the voltages i.e. = 50V
20 V + 15 VB + 30 V = 65 V
22. In a dc circuit the direction of current inside the SECTION - B
battery and outside the battery respectively are:
(a) positive to negative terminal and negative to 26. A square sheet of side 'a' is lying parallel to XY
positive terminal plane at z = a. The electric field in the region is

(b) positive to negative terminal and positive to E = cz 2 k . The electric flux through the sheet is
negative terminal 1 3
(c) negative to positive terminal and positive to (a) a4c (b) a c
3
negative terminal
(d) negative to positive terminal and negative to 1 4
(c) a c (d) 0
positive terminal 3
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Ans. Option (a) is correct. So, the magnitude of both the forces on q0 will be
Explanation: equal. The angle between the forces will be 90° as
shown in the diagram.
Hence the resultant force
= F2 + F2 + 2 F × F × cos 90°
kqq0  1   qq0 
= 2F = 2× = 2× × 
a2  4 πε0   a 2 

28. A + 3.0 nC charge Q is initially at rest at a distance

of r1 = 10 cm from a + 5.0 nC charge q fixed at the
origin. The charge Q is moved away from q to a
new position at r2 = 15 cm. In this process work
done by the field is
(a) 1.29 × 10–5 J (b) 3.6 × 105 J
 
Flux = E.A (c) –4.5 × 10–7 J (d) 4.5 × 10–7 J
Ans. Option (d) is correct.
= cz k .a k = cz2a2
2 2
r2  r2 kqQ
It given, z =a Explanation: Work done = ∫r
1
Fdr = ∫r
1 r2
So, putting z2 = a2
= kqQ [1/r1 – 1/r2 ]
27. Three charges q, –q and q0 are placed as shown = (8.99 × 109) × (5 × 10–9) × (3 × 10–9) [1/0.1 – 1/0.15]
in figure. The magnitude of the net force on the = 4.5 × 10–7 J
 1  29. A car battery is charged by a 12 V supply, and
charge q0 at point O is  k = 
 ( 4 πε 0) energy stored in it is 7.20 × 105 J. The charge passed
through the battery is:
(a) 6.0 × 104 C (b) 5.8 × 103 J
6
(c) 8.64 × 10 J (d) 1.6 × 105 C
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: Q = W/V
= 7.2 × 105/12
= 6 × 104 C
30. A straight conducting rod of length l and mass
m is suspended in a horizontal plane by a pair of
flexible strings in a magnetic field of magnitude B.
To remove the tension in the supporting strings, the
magnitude of the current in the wire is
2 kqq0 mgB mgl
(a) 0 (b) (a) (b)
a2 l B
2 kqq0 1 kqq0 mg lB
(c) (d) (c) (d)
a 2 2 a2 lB mg
Ans. Option (c) is correct. Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: Explanation:

F = mg = T
Magnetic force = Fmag = ilB
Positions of q0, –q and q are shown. To remove the tension,
Both –q and q charges are equidistant from q0. T = Fmag
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or, mg = ilB V ml
mg =
\ i= I ne 2 τA
lB
When m,l,n,e,t A are constant then
To remove the tension, ml
V
T = Fmag = R=
I ne 2 τA
or, mg = iLB
mg 34. A proton and an alpha particle move in circular
\ i= orbits in a uniform magnetic field. Their speeds are
LB
in the ratio of 9 : 4. The ratio of radii of their circular
31. A constant current is flowing through a solenoid.
r 
An iron rod is inserted in the solenoid along its orbits  p  is
r 
axis. Which of the following quantities will not  α
increase?
3 4
(a) The magnetic field at the centre (a) (b)
4 3
(b) The magnetic flux linked with the solenoid
(c) The rate of heating 8 9
(c) (d)
(d) The self-inductance of the solenoid 9 8
Ans. Option (c) is correct. Ans. Option (d) is correct.
Explanation: Since the current remains constant, the mV
rate of heating will not increase. Explanation: r=
qB
32. A circuit is connected to an ac source of variable
frequency. As the frequency of the source is mVP
For proton, rP =
increased, the current first increases and then qB
decreases. Which of the following combinations of
For alpha article,
elements is likely to comprise the circuit?
4 mVα 2mVα
(a) L, C and R (b) L and C ra =
2 qB = qB
(c) L and R (d) R and C
Ans. Option (a) is correct. rP V 1 9 9
\ = P = × =
Explanation: The frequency vs. circuit current graph rα 2Vα 2  4  8
in a series LCR circuit is as follows, where current
initially increases, reaches a maximum and then 35. A coil of area 100 cm2 is kept at an angle of 30° with
decreases with increase in frequency. a magnetic field of 10–1 T. The magnetic field is
reduced to zero in 10–4 s. The induced emf in the
coal is:
(a) 5 3 V (b) 50 3 V
(c) 5.0 V (d) 50.0 V
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: Flux through the coil f = BAcos q
or, f = 10–1 × (100 × 10–4) × cos 30°

\ f = 10–3 × 3 / 2 Wb
Hence, the circuit contains a combination of L, R and C.
− dφ − ( φ f − φi )
33. If n, e, t and m have their usual meanings, then the Induced emf = e = dt = ∆t
resistance of a wire of length l and cross-sectional
area A is given by:  3
−  0 − 10 −3 ×
2
ne A ml  2 
(a) (b) =
2mτl ne 2 τA 10 −4
mτA ne 2 τA = 5 3 V
(c) 2 (d)
ne l 2ml
36. A 15 W resistor, an 80 mH inductor and a capacitor of
Ans. Option (b) is correct. capacitance C are connected in series with a 50 Hz
eV τ ac source. If the source voltage and current in the
Explanation: Drift velocity = vd=
ml ...(i) circuit are in phase, then the value of capacitance is
Current = I = enAvd ...(ii) (a) 100 mF (b) 127 mF
Using equations (i) and (ii) (c) 142 mF (d) 160 mF
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Ans. Option (b) is correct. 38. Two sources of equal emf are connected in series.
Explanation: Voltage and current will be in phase This combination is, in turn connected to an
when XC = XL external resistance R. The internal resistance of
Or, 1/wC = wL two sources are r1 and r2 (r2 > r1). If the potential
Or, 1/2pfC = 2pfL difference across the source of internal resistance r2
is zero, then R equals to:
Or, C = 1/4p 2 f 2 L
1
r1 + r2
(a) (b) r2 – r1
Or, C= r2 − r1
4 × ( 3.14 )2 × ( 50 )2 × 80 × 10 −3
\ C = 127 mF r1r2 r1 + r2
(c) (d)
37. Four objects W, X, Y and Z, each with charge +q r2 − r1 r1r2
are held fixed at four points of a square of side d Ans. Option (b) is correct.
as shown in the figure. Objects X and Z are on
Explanation:
the midpoints of the sides of the square. The
electrostatic force exerted by object W on object X is
F. Then the magnitude of the force exerted by object
W on Z is

Net emf = Enet = E + E = 2E

Net resistance = Rnet = R + r1 + r2
E
Current in circuit = I = net
Rnet
F F
(a) (b) 2E
7 5 =
( R + r1 + r2 )
F F
(c) (d) Since the potential difference of the cell of internal
3 2
resistance r2 is 0,
Ans. Option (b) is correct. E – ir2 = 0
kq 2 4 kq 2 E − 2ER2
Explanation: Force on X by W is F = 2 = or, =0
(d / 2) d2 ( R + R1 + r2 )
2Er2
or, E=
( R + r1 + r2 )
2r2
or, 1=
( R + r1 + r2 )
\ R = r2 – r1
39. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Magnetic field lines do not form closed loops.
(b) Magnetic field lines start from north pole and
end at south pole of a magnet.
WZ = d 2 + ( d / 2 )2 (c) The tangent at a point on a magnetic field line
represents the direction of the magnetic field at
5d 2 that point.
= 4 (d) Two magnetic field lines may intersect each
other.
kq 2
Force on Z by W is F’ = Ans. Option (c) is correct.
5d 2 Explanation: Option (A) is wrong since magnetic
4 field lines do form closed loop.
4 kq 2 Option (B) is wrong since magnetic field lines do
= 2 exist also from south pole to north pole inside the
5d magnet.
F Option (D) is wrong since two magnetic field lines
=
5 never intersect each other.
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40. The equivalent resistance between A and B of the network shown in figure is

3 2
(a) 3R W (b)   R Ω (c) 2R W (d)   R Ω
3
2
Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: The given circuit may be further reduced as:

So, the equivalent resistance is R + R = 2R Ω



41. A bar magnet has magnetic dipole moment M . Its  25 
43. A 300 W resistor and a capacitor of   mF are
initial position is parallel to the direction of uniform  π

magnetic field B . In this position, the magnitudes connected in series to a 200 V – 50 Hz ac source.
of torque and force acting on it respectively are: The current in the circuit is:
(a) 0 and MB (b) MB and MB (a) 0.1 A (b) 0.4 A

 
(c) 0 and 0 (d) |M × B| and 0 (c) 0.6 A (d) 0.8 A
Ans. Option (b) is correct.
Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: Xc = 1/2pfC
Explanation: Torque = t = MBsin q
1
Since M and B are parallel, then q = 0 and hence Or, Xc = 25
t = 0. 2 π × 50 × × 10 −6
π
Torque is 0. So, in this case force is also zero since the
distance is not equal to zero. \ Xc = 400 Ω
42. Two charges 14 mC and –4 mC are placed at (–12cm, R = 300 Ω
0, 0) and (12 cm, 0, 0) in an external electric field \ Z= R 2 + X c2
B
E =  2  , where B = 1.2 × 106 N/(cm2) and r is
r  = 300 2 + 400 2
in metres. The electrostatic potential energy of the = 500 Ω
configuration is \ Current = V/Z = 200/500
(a) 97.9 J (b) 102.1 J = 0.4 A
(c) 2.1 J (d) –97.9 J 44. The core of a transformer is laminated to reduce the
Ans. Option (a) is correct. effect of
Explanation: Energy = q1V + q2V + kq1q2/r (a) flux leakage (b) copper loss
E = B/r2 (c) hysteresis loss (d) eddy current
B Ans. Option (d) is correct.
\ V= − ∫ r 2 dr
Explanation: Transformer has 4 types of losses:
= B/r = 1.2 × 106/r (a) Flux Leakage: This loss is minimized by using a shell
Now, energy = 14 × 10–6 × 1.2 × 106/(12 × 10–2) – 4 type core
× 10–6 × 1.2 × 106/(12 × 10–2) – 9 × 109 × 14 × 10–6 × (b) Copper loss: Thick wires with considerably low
4 × 10–6/(24 × 10–2) resistance are used to minimize this loss.
= (14 – 4) × 1.2/(12 × 10–2) – 9 × 56/240 (c) Hysteresis Loss: This loss can be minimized by using
= 100 – 2.1 a core with a material having the least hysteresis
loss.
= 97.9 J
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(d) Eddy current loss: This loss is minimized by using a I m Rm

Explanation: Rsh =
laminated core. Hence this is the correct option. ( I − I m ) . So as range increases,
Question No. 45 to 49 are Assertion (a) and Reason the value of ammeter resistance decreases. Assertion
(R) type questions. Given below are the two is true.
statements labelled as Assertion (a) and Reason
To increase the range, resistance is to be lowered and
(R). Select the most appropriate answer from the to lower the resistance shunt is to be connected on
options given below as: parallel. Reason is false.
(a) Both (a) & are true and (R) is correct explanation 49. Assertion (A): A step-up transformer cannot be
of (a). used as a step-down transformer.
(b) Both (a) & (R) are true, and (R) is not correct Reason (R): A transformer works only in one
explanation of (a). direction.
(c) (a) is true, but (R) is false. Ans. Option (b) is correct.
(d) (a) is false and (R) is also false. Explanation: Step-up transformer cannot be used as
45. Assertion (A): A negative charge in an electric field a step down transformer or vice versa. The assertion
moves along the direction of the electric field. is true.
Reason (R): On a negative charge a force acts in the So, the transformer is a uni-directional device. The
direction of the electric field. reason is also true. The reson is true. But the reason
Ans. Option (d) is correct. does not explain the assertion.
Explanation: Assertion is wrong since electron SECTION - C
moves in opposite direction of the electric field.
Reason is also false since on negative charge force 50. Equipotentials at a large distance from a collection
acts in the opposite direction of the electric field. of charges whose total sum is not zero are:
46. Assertion (a): The poles of a bar magnet cannot be (a) spheres (b) planes
separated. (c) ellipsoids (d) paraboloids
Reason (R): Magnetic monopoles do not exist.
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: The collection of charges, whose total
Explanation: Assertion is true since poles of bar sum is not zero, at great distance may be considered
magnet cannot be separated. as a point charge.
The reason is also true since the magnetic monopoles So, potential is inversely proportional to the distance
do not exist. The reason explains the assertions from the charge.
properly. So, electric potentials due to point charge are the
47. Assertion (A): When radius of a current carrying same for all equidistant points. The locus of these
loop is doubled, its magnetic moment becomes equidistant points, which are at same potential, is a
four times. sphere.
Reason (R): The magnetic moment of a current 51. Four charges –q, –q, +q and +q are placed at the
carrying loop is directly proportional to the area of corners of a square of side 2 L is shown in figure.
the loop. The electric potential at point A midway between
the two charges +q and +q is:
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: Relation between current and magnetic
moment of a current carrying loop is M = IA
A = pR2
So, M µ R2
So, If the radius is doubled, the moment becomes
four times. The assertion is true.
Since M = IA, \ M µ A. The reason is true. Also
reason is the proper explanation of the assertion.
48. Assertion (A): Higher the range, lower is the 1 2q  1  1 2q  1 
(a) 1− (b) 1+
resistance of an ammeter. 4 πε0 L  
5

4 πε0 L  
5
Reason (R): To increase the range of an ammeter
additional shunt is added in series to it. 1 q  1 
1−
4 π ε0 2L  
(c) (d) zero
5
Ans. Option (c) is correct.
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Ans. Option (a) is correct. 52. The points with the same potential are:
Explanation: (a) b, c, d (b) f, h, j
(c) d, e, f (d) a, b, j
Ans. Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: Points h, g, f, j are at same potential. Say
V1.
a, b , c, i are at same potential. Say V2.
d, e are at same potential. Say V3.
In option (A): b, c are at V2 but d at V3. So, this option
is not correct.
In option (B): f, h, j are at V1. So, this option is correct.
In option (C): d, e are at V3 but f is at V1. So, this
option is not correct.
Electric potential due to two +q charges In option (D): a, b are at V2 but j is at V1. So, this
option is not correct.
1 2q
= 4 πε × L 53. The current through branch bg is:
0
1
(a) 1 A (b) A
Electric potential due to two - q charges 3
1 − 2q 1 2
= 4 πε × (c) A (d) A
0 5L 2 3
1 2q  1  Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Total potential at A = 4 πε × L  1 −  E
0 5
Explanation: Current through bg branch =
R1
Case Study
5 1
= = A
10 2
An experiment was set up with the circuit diagram
shown in figure. 54. The power dissipated in R1 is:
(a) 2 W (b) 2.5 W
Given that R1 = 10 W, R2 = R3 = 5 W, r = 0 W and E
(c) 3 W (d) 4.5 W
= 5 V.
Ans. Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: Power = I2R1 = (1/2)2 × 10 = 2.5 W
55. The potential difference across R3 is:
(a) 1.5 V (b) 2 V
(c) 2.5 V (d) 3 V
Ans. Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: Current through cf arm = E/(R2 + R3)
= 5/10 = 0.5 A
So, the potential difference across R3 is IR3
= 0.5 × 5 = 2.5 V
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