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Unit III
Magnetic Effects of
Current and Magnetism

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Chapter 4
Moving Charges
and
Magnetism
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š CUET 2024 PYQ 1

Two infinitely long straight parallel conductors
carrying currents I 1 and I 2 are held at a distance d
apart in vacuum. The force F on a length L of one
of the conductors due to the other is .
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options given below.
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(1) proportional to L but independent of I 1 × I 2
(2) proportional to I 1 × I 2 but independent of
length L
(3) proportional to I 1 × I 2 × L
L
(4) proportional to
I1 × I2
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Option (3) is Correct

The force F on a length L of one conductor due to

the other is:
Option (3): proportional to I 1 × I 2 × L
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Explanation:
The force between two infinitely long parallel
conductors carrying currents is given by Ampère’s
force law. When two parallel conductors carrying
currents I 1 and I 2 are separated by a distance d ,
the force per unit length between them is:

F µ0 I 1 I 2
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where:
• F is the force between the conductors,
• L is the length of the conductor segment
considered,
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• µ0 is the permeability of free space (4π × 10
T·m/A),
• I 1 and I 2 are the currents in the two
conductors,
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• d is the separation between the conductors.

Rearranging the equation for F :
µ0 I 1 I 2
F= ×L
2π d
This shows that F is directly proportional to
I 1 × I 2 × L.
So option (3) is correct.
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Key Concepts and Formulae:

• The force per unit length between two parallel
current-carrying conductors is:
F µ0 I 1 I 2
=
L 2π d
• The total force for a conductor of length L is:
µ0 I 1 I 2
F= ×L
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• If the currents are in the same direction, the

conductors attract each other.
• If the currents are in opposite directions, the
conductors repel each other.
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Points to Remember:
§ The force between two parallel conductors is
proportional to the product of the currents.
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§ The force is also proportional to the length of

the conductor segment considered.
§ The direction of the force depends on whether
the currents are in the same or opposite
directions.
§ This principle is used to define the ampere as
the unit of electric current.
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š CUET 2024 PYQ 2

In the circuit shown below, a current 3 I enters at
A. The semicircular parts ABC and ADC have equal
radii ‘r ’ but resistances 2R and R respectively. The
magnetic field at the center of the circular loop
ABC D is .

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Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the

options given below.
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µ0 I
(1) out of the plane
4r
µ0 I
(2) into the plane
4r
µ03I
(3) out of the plane
4r
µ03I
(4) into the plane
4r
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Option (1) is Correct

A current of 3I enters at point A of the shown

circuit and splits into two semicircular arcs:
Arc ABC of resistance 2R carrying current I ,
Arc ADC of resistance R carrying current 2I .
Both arcs have the same radius r and recombine
at C . We wish to find the magnetic field at the
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center O of the full circle ABC D.

Schematic: A circle of radius r , with top semicircle
ABC , bottom semicircle ADC
Total current entering at A is 3I , which splits: I in
arc ABC, 2I in arc ADC.
Key Idea:
- Each semicircle of radius r carrying current i
produces a magnetic field at the center (due to
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that arc alone) of magnitude

µ0 i
B half-circle = .
4r
- The direction of the field at the center is given by
the right-hand rule. A clockwise current around
the arc gives a magnetic field into the plane; a
counterclockwise current would give a field out of
the plane.
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Currents in the Two Arcs

Because the top arc has resistance 2R and the
bottom arc has resistance R, the total current 3I
splits in the ratio of their conductances (inverse of
resistance). Thus,
1 1
I top : I bottom = : = 1 : 2.
2R R
Hence,
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I top = I , I bottom = 2I .
Magnetic Fields from Each Arc
Assume both arcs carry current from A to C
clockwise. By the right-hand rule, each arc’s
contribution to the magnetic field at O is into the
plane.
§ Top semicircle (ABC ) with current I :
µ0 I
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4r
§ Bottom semicircle (ADC ) with current 2I :
µ0 (2I ) µ0 I
B bottom = = .
4r 2r
Step 3. Total Magnetic Field at O
Since both fields are in the same direction (into
the plane), they add:
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µ0 I µ0 I µ0 I µ0 I µ0 I
= + = +2 =3
4r 2r 4r 4r 4r
Direction: into the plane.
Answer:

3 µ0 I
B = into the plane.
4r

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Explanation
Splitting of Current via Parallel Paths:
In the given circuit, the total current 3I enters at
point A and has two parallel paths to reach point
C:
Arc ABC (Resistance 2R),
Arc ADC (Resistance R)
When a current divides between two resistors in
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parallel, it does so inversely proportional to their

resistances (or directly proportional to their
conductances). Thus:
1 1
I top : I bottom = : = 1:2
2R R
Consequently,
I top = I , I bottom = 2I , and the total is 3I
Magnetic Field due to a Semicircle Carrying
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Current:
The magnetic field at the center of a complete
circle of radius r carrying current I is
µ0 I
B circle = .
2r
A semicircle is half of that circle, so it contributes
half the magnetic field at the center:
1 µ0 I µ0 I
B semicircle = = .
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Direction of the Magnetic Field (Right-Hand

Rule):
For a circular or semicircular conductor, you use
the right-hand thumb rule (curl your fingers in the
direction of the current around the arc; your
thumb points in the direction of the magnetic field
at the center). In this problem, both currents flow
clockwise when viewed from above, so each
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semicircle’s magnetic field at the center is into the

plane of the page.
Key Takeaways:
• The current division is determined by the ratio of
resistances in parallel.
• Each semicircle’s magnetic field at the center is
µ0 I /4r , and directions must be found via the
right-hand rule.
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• Since both arcs carry current in the same

(clockwise) direction, their fields add into the
plane.

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š CUET 2024 PYQ 3

A square loop with each side 1 cm, carrying a
current of 10 A, is placed in a magnetic field of 0.2
T. The direction of magnetic field is parallel to the
plane of the loop. The torque experienced by the
loop is .
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options given below.

(a) zero −2
(c) 2 × 10 N m
−4
(b) 2 × 10 N m (d) 2 Nm
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Option (b) is Correct

The torque τ on a current-carrying loop in a

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uniform magnetic field is given by

τ = µB sin θ,
where:
§ µ is the magnetic moment of the loop,
§ B is the magnetic field,
§ θ is the angle between the magnetic moment
(normal to the loop) and the magnetic field.
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For a single-turn loop, the magnetic moment is

µ=IA
with I being the current and A the area of the loop.
For a square loop with side a = 1 cm = 0.01 m
2 2 −4 2
A = a = (0.01) = 1 × 10 m
Given that the current I = 10 A, we have
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µ = 10 × 1 × 10 = 1 × 10 A · m
The problem states that the magnetic field is
parallel to the plane of the loop. Since the
magnetic moment is perpendicular to the plane of
the loop, the angle between µ and B is
◦
θ = 90
and hence,
sin θ = 1
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Given B = 0.2 T, the torque is

−3 −4
τ = µB sin θ = (1 × 10 ) × 0.2 × 1 = 2 × 10 N · m

Final Answer: The torque experienced by the loop

−4
is 2 × 10 N · m

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Points to Remember:
§ The magnetic moment of a loop is µ = I A.
§ The torque on a current loop in a magnetic
field is τ = µB sin θ, where θ is the angle
between the area vector (normal to the loop)
and the magnetic field.
§ When the magnetic field is parallel to the
◦
plane of the loop, θ = 90 , so sin θ = 1, and the
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torque is maximized.

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š CUET 2024 PYQ 4

A galvanometer with resistance 100 Ohm gives full
scale deflection with a current of 2 mA. The
resistance required to convert galvanometer into
ammeter of range 0 to 20 A is nearly :
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−2
(1) 10 Ohm in series.
−2
(2) 10 Ohm in parallel.
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−1
(3) 10 Ohm in parallel.
−1
(4) 10 Ohm in series.
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Option (2) is Correct

Solution:
To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter, a
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shunt resistance (S) is connected in parallel to

the galvanometer. The formula for the shunt
resistance is:
Ig · G
S=
I − Ig
where:
- I g = 2 mA = 0.002 A (full-scale deflection current),
- G = 100 Ω (galvanometer resistance),
- I = 20 A (desired ammeter range).
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Substitute the values:

0.002 · 100 0.2 −2
S= = ≈ 0.01 Ω = 10 Ω
20 − 0.002 19.998
Key Points:
(1) The shunt resistance is always connected in
parallel to the galvanometer.
(2) The shunt allows most of the current (I − I g ) to
bypass the galvanometer.
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−2
(3) The calculated resistance S = 10 Ω matches
option (2).
−2
Final Answer: (2) 10 Ohm in parallel.
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into an ammeter requires a shunt resistor in
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parallel to divert excess current.

Ig · G
§ Formula Used: S = .
I − Ig
§ Key Steps: Unit conversion (2 mA → 0.002 A),
substitution, and simplification.
§ Points to Remember: Shunt resistance is
parallel, and its value is much smaller than the
galvanometer resistance.
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š CUET 2024 PYQ 5

The current sensitivity of a moving coil
galvanometer is doubled by making the number of
turns double. Then its voltage sensitivity will be :
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(1) Double
(2) Half
(3) 1/4 times
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(4) Remain unchanged

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Option (4) is Correct

Understanding the Galvanometer Sensitivities

For a moving coil galvanometer, we have two
important sensitivities:
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• Current Sensitivity (CS): It is defined as the

angular deflection per unit current. From the
equilibrium condition,
kφ = N I AB,
where N is the number of turns, A is the area of
the coil, B is the magnetic field, k is the torsional

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constant, and φ is the deflection. Thus,

φ N AB
= .
I k
This shows that the current sensitivity is directly
proportional to the number of turns N .
• Voltage Sensitivity (VS): When used as a
voltmeter, the galvanometer is connected in
series with a large resistance R. The deflection
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per unit voltage is given by:

φ N AB
= ,
V kR
since V = I R. Here, the voltage sensitivity
depends on both the number of turns N and the
resistance R of the galvanometer.
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Effect of Doubling the Number of Turns
According to the problem, the current sensitivity is
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doubled by doubling the number of turns:

φ 2N AB
N → 2N =⇒ → (doubles).
I k
However, note that the resistance R of the coil is
proportional to the length of the wire. Doubling
the number of turns nearly doubles the total
length of the wire, so:
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Calculating the New Voltage Sensitivity

Using the voltage sensitivity formula:
φ N AB
=
V kR
after doubling both N and R, we have:
φ (2N )AB N AB
→ =
V k(2R) kR
Thus, the voltage sensitivity remains unchanged
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Points to Remember:
1. The current sensitivity of a galvanometer is
proportional to the number of turns
µ ¶
φ
∝N
I
2. The resistance of the coil is proportional to the
length of the wire, and thus to the number of
turns.
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3. The voltage sensitivity is given by

φ N AB
=
V kR
When both N and R are doubled, their effects
cancel out.
4. Modifications to improve current sensitivity do
not necessarily affect voltage sensitivity, as seen
in this case.
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š CUET 2024 PYQ 6

′ ′ ′
Current through ABC and A B C is I as shown in
′ ′ ′
the given figure. If, P B = P B = r and C B P BC are
collinear, the magnetic field at P is :
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± ±
(1) 2I 4πr (3) µ0 4πr
±
(2) 2µ0 I 4πr (4) Zero
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Option (2) is Correct

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A circuit consists of two current-carrying

′ ′ ′
segments, ABC and A B C , each carrying the
same current I . A point P is located such that
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P B = P B = r , and the points C , B , P , B , and C are
collinear in the manner shown in the figure. We
wish to find the net magnetic field at P . The
possible answers are:
2I 2µ0 I µ0
(1) , (2)
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4πr 4πr 4πr

Relevant Formula for Magnetic Field
For a finite current-carrying segment, the
magnetic field at a point P can be obtained (using
the Biot-Savart law or standard results) as:
µ0 I
B= (sin α + sin β),
4πr
where r is the perpendicular distance from the
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wire to the point P , and α and β are the angles

subtended by the segment at P . In many problems
of symmetrical geometry, each segment
µ0 I
contributes a known fraction of , depending
2πr
on the angles involved.

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Analyzing the Geometry

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• The question states P B = P B = r , and that
′ ′
C , B , P, B,C are collinear.
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• Each wire segment (from B to C and from B to
′
C ) contributes a magnetic field at P .
• By symmetry and standard geometric
arguments (often each segment subtends the
same angle or is arranged so that their fields
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add in magnitude rather than cancel), each

segment can contribute an equal amount of
magnetic field at P .
Net Magnetic Field at P
When worked out in detail (through angle
calculations or known standard results for such
arrangements), each segment’s contribution
combines to give:
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2µ0 I
B net =
4πr
We can check the dimensional consistency:
· ¸
µ0 · I
= (magnetic field dimension)
r
2 1
and the prefactor = is typical for two such
4π 2π
contributing segments in the given geometry.
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Hence, the net magnetic field at point P is

2µ0 I
4πr
The correct answer is option (2).
Points to Remember:
1. The standard expression for the magnetic
field at a distance r from a long straight wire is
µ0 I
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2πr
For finite segments, a trigonometric factor
(sin α + sin β) appears.
2. When two segments are arranged
symmetrically, their individual contributions
may add to give a factor of 2 in the final
expression.
3. Dimensional analysis helps eliminate answers
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lacking µ0 or I .
4. Collinearity and equal distances often imply
symmetrical angles, leading to
straightforward summation of contributions.

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š CUET 2024 PYQ 7

Match List-I with List-II :
List-I (Rule)
(A) Ampere Swimming Rule
(B) Fleming’s Left hand Rule
(C) Fleming’s Right hand Rule in straight
conductor
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(D) Right Hand Thumb Rule

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List-II (Statement)
(I) Direction of induced current in a conductor
(II) Direction of magnetic field lines due to
current through circular coil
(III) Direction of deflection of magnetic needle due
to current
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(IV) Direction of force on a current carrying

conductor due to magnetic field
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Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
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(1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(2) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
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(3) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
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Option (3) is Correct

• Ampere Swimming Rule: This rule is used to

determine the direction of the magnetic field
produced by a current-carrying conductor.
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When a current flows through a conductor, a

magnetic field is set up around it, and a nearby
magnetic needle deflects according to this
field.
• Fleming’s Left Hand Rule: This rule is applied
in motor action to find the direction of the
force (motion) on a current-carrying
conductor in an external magnetic field. Here,
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the left hand is used with the thumb

representing the force (motion), the forefinger
the magnetic field, and the middle finger the
current.
• Fleming’s Right Hand Rule in a straight
conductor: This rule is used in generator
action to determine the direction of the
induced current in a moving conductor within
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a magnetic field. With the right hand, if the

thumb points in the direction of motion and
the forefinger in the direction of the magnetic
field, the middle finger gives the direction of
induced current.
• Right Hand Thumb Rule: This rule helps find
the direction of magnetic field lines around a
current-carrying conductor (or circular coil).
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By pointing the right thumb in the direction of

conventional current, the curled fingers
indicate the direction of the magnetic field
lines.
(A) Ampere Swimming Rule is used to determine
the direction of deflection of a magnetic
needle due to the current (because the needle
aligns with the magnetic field created by the
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current). This matches with (III).

(B) Fleming’s Left Hand Rule is used to determine
the direction of force on a current-carrying
conductor in a magnetic field (motor action).
This matches with (IV).
(C) Fleming’s Right Hand Rule in a straight
conductor is used to determine the direction
of the induced current in a conductor
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(generator effect). This matches with (I).

(D) Right Hand Thumb Rule is used to determine
the direction of magnetic field lines around a
current-carrying circular coil. This matches
with (II).
Thus, the correct matching is:
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).
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Points to Remember:
1. Ampere Swimming Rule helps determine the
magnetic field direction around a conductor,
which in turn explains the deflection of a
magnetic needle.
2. Fleming’s Left Hand Rule is essential for
finding the force on a current-carrying
conductor (motor effect).
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3. Fleming’s Right Hand Rule is used in

generator problems to determine the
direction of induced current.
4. Right Hand Thumb Rule is useful for finding
the direction of the magnetic field around a
current-carrying coil.

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š CUET 2024 PYQ 8

A long solenoid is formed by winding insulated
copper wire at the rate of 20 turns per cm. The
current that is necessary to produce a magnetic
field of 20 mT inside the solenoid at its centre
would be :
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(a) 7.0 A (b) 8.0 A (c) 9.0 A (d) 10.0 A

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Option (2) is Correct

The magnetic field inside a long solenoid is given

by
B = µ0nI
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§ B is the magnetic field,

§ µ0 is the permeability of free space
−7
µ0 = 4π × 10 H/m,
§ n is the number of turns per unit length, and
§ I is the current.
Given:
B = 20 mT = 0.02T
n = 20 turns / cm
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= 20 × 100 turns / m = 2000 turns/m

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Substitute these into the formula:
−7
0.02 = (4π × 10 ) × 2000 × I
Simplify the product in the denominator:
−7 −4
4π × 10 × 2000 = 8π × 10
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0.02
I=
8π × 10−4
Evaluating the numerical value,
0.02
I≈ −3
≈ 7.96 A
2.513 × 10
Final Answer: The required current is
approximately 8 A
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§ Use B = µ0nI for the magnetic field inside a

solenoid.
§ Convert units carefully; here, 20 turns/cm
becomes 2000 turns/m.
−7
§ Use µ0 = 4π × 10 H/m in SI unit calculations.

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š CUET 2024 PYQ 9

Magnetic moment of a thin bar magnet is ‘M’. If it
is bent into a semicircular form, its new magnetic
moment will be .
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Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the
options given below.
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(a) M/π (b) M/2 (c) M (d) 2 M/π

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Option (4) is Correct

The magnetic moment of a bar magnet is given by:

M = mL
where m is the pole strength and L is the
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separation between the poles.

When the bar magnet is bent into a semicircular
shape, its pole strength remains unchanged, but
the effective separation between the poles is now
the diameter of the semicircle. If the original
length of the magnet was L, then for a semicircle,
the arc length remains the same:
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The new effective distance between the poles

(diameter of the semicircle) is:
2L
d = 2R =
π
Since the magnetic moment is given by:
′ 2L
M = m ×d = m ×
π
Substituting M = mL:
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′ 2M
M =
π
2M
Thus, the correct answer is option (d)
π

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š CUET 2024 PYQ 10

A wire carrying current I, bent as shown in the
figure, is placed in a uniform field B that emerges
normally out from the plane of the figure. The
force on this wire is .

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Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the
options given below.
(1) 4BIR, directed vertically downward
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(2) 3BIR, directed vertically upward

(3) B I (2R + πR), vertically downward
(4) 2π B I R, from P to Q
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Option (4) is Correct

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Concept and Explanation

The force on a current-carrying conductor placed
in a uniform magnetic field is given by:
d F = I (d l × B) (1)
where:
• I is the current in the wire,
• d l is the infinitesimal length element of the wire,
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• B is the uniform magnetic field.

To find the total force on the wire, we integrate
over the entire length of the wire.
Force on the Straight Segments: - The two
straight segments (PQ and QR) are equal in length
(R each) and carry current in opposite directions.
- The force on a straight conductor in a uniform
magnetic field is:
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F = I LB sin θ (2)
Since the field is perpendicular to the length of the
◦
conductor (θ = 90 ), the force is:
F = I RB (3)
- These two forces are equal in magnitude but
opposite in direction, so they cancel out.
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Force on the Semicircular Arc: - The semicircular

part of radius R experiences a net force given by:
F = 2I B R (4)
- The direction of this force is vertically downward.
Total Force: Since the straight sections cancel out,
the net force is only due to the semicircular arc:

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(5)
the correct answer is:
Option (4): 2πB I R, from P to Q (6)
Points to Remember:
§ The force on a current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field is given by d F = I (d l × B).
§ Straight sections of a conductor with equal
and opposite currents in a uniform field
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experience equal and opposite forces, leading

to cancellation.
§ A semicircular current-carrying wire in a
uniform field experiences a net force directed
along its diameter.
§ The net force on the system depends on the
symmetry and the resultant vector sum of
forces on each segment.
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Detailed explanation
A wire carrying current I is bent into the shape
shown in the figure (with center R at the top and
endpoints P and Q at the bottom). The wire
consists of:
(i) Two radial segments from R to P and R to Q,
each of length R,
(ii) A semicircular arc PQ of radius R.
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A uniform magnetic field B is directed out of the

plane of the figure (dots in the figure). We wish to
find the net force on this wire.
Z
F = I (dl × B),
where dl is an element of the wire in the direction
of the current, and B is uniform and perpendicular
to the plane of the figure.
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(1) Force on the radial segments:

Each radial segment goes from the center R down
to either P or Q. Let us parametrize one radial
segment. Since B is uniform and dl is radial, the
direction of dl × B is tangential around the circle.
For the segment from R to P , the direction of the
force turns continuously and adds up to a net
vector in the downward direction. A similar
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argument holds for the other radial segment from

R to Q. One can show (by integrating or by
symmetry arguments) that each radial segment
contributes a force of magnitude
IBR
directed downward. Thus, the two radial segments
together contribute
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2I B R (downward)
(2) Force on the semicircular arc PQ:
For the semicircle of radius R (with current from P
to Q), one can do a direct integral or use known
results for a circular arc in a uniform B. The net
force from this arc is
2I B R (downward),
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assuming the arc is the top half-circle and the

center is above P and Q.
(3) Net force on the entire wire:
Summing the contributions:
F net = (2 I B R)radial segments + (2 I B R)semicircle
= 4I B R
directed vertically downward.
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Final Answer: The force on the wire is 4 I B R

directed vertically downward.
Key Points to Remember:
§ In a uniform magnetic field, dl × B is used to
find the force on each small wire element dl.
§ For a radial segment (with B out of the plane),
the force elements point tangentially, but the
net vector sums to a vertical component.
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§ For a semicircular arc in uniform B, the net

force is 2 I B R, directed perpendicular to the
diameter (in this geometry, downward).
§ Adding the contributions of the two radial
segments and the arc yields 4 I B R downward.

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š CUET PYQs 11
A steady current I flow through a long straight wire
of radius ‘a’. The current is uniformly distributed
across its cross section. The ratio of the magnetic
fields due to the wire at distance a/4 and 3a
respectively from the axis of the wire is

(a) 3 : 4
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(b) 4 : 3 (d) 1 : 4
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(a) 3 : 4

By Ampere’s circuit law

I
⃗ · d⃗
B l = µ0 I enc
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for r < a
µ ¶2 µ ¶
l a l
Ienc = × π =
πa 2 4 16
a µ0 I
B 1 × 2π × =
4 16
µ0 I
B1 =
8πa
for r > a
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B 2 × 6πa = µ0 I
µ ¶
µ0 I
B2 =
6πa
B1 6 3
= =
B2 8 4

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Two identical wires X and Y , each of length L
carry the same current I . Wire X is bent to form a
square of side a and wire Y is bent into a circle of
radius R. If B x and B y are the values of the
magnetic field at the centres of the square and the
circle respectively, the ratio B x : B y is
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p p
8 2µ0 8 2
(a) (c) 2
π π
p
16 2 16µ0
(b) (d) 2
π 2 π

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p
8 2
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(c) 2
π

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L
For wire X a=
· ¸ 4
µ0 I ◦ ◦
BX = [sin 45 + sin 45 ] × 4
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4πd 
 µ I  2
 0 
B X =  µ ¶ × p × 4
 L  2
4π
p 8
8 2/µ0
BX =
πL

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For wire Y 2πR = L

µ ¶
L
R=
2π
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µ0 I µ0 I × 2π
BY = =
2R 2L
p p
B X 8 2/µ0 8 2
= = 2
BY πL π
µ0 I × π

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š CUET PYQs 13
ò Cyclotron was not in CBSE 2024 Syllabus

In cyclotron, an ion is made to travel successively

along semi circles of increasing radius under the
action of magnetic field. Which of the following
factor on which angular velocity of the ion is not
dependent ?
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(a) Mass of the ion

(b) Charge of the ion
(c) Magnetic field
(d) Radius of the circle and speed of the ion

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Option (d) is correct

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2
mv
Centripetal force on ion F c = Magnetic force
r

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on ion F m = q vB
Fc = Fm
2
mv
= q vB
r
qBr
v=
m
v =rω
qB
ω=
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∴ Angular velocity is independent of radius of

circle and speed of ion.

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ˆ 2
A magnet of magnetic moment 50i Am is placed
along the X-axis in a magnetic field
B = (0.5iˆ + 3.0 jˆ) T The torque acting on it is
⃗

(a) 175 k̂ Nm (c) 75 p

k̂ Nm
(b) 150 k̂ Nm (d) 25 37 k̂ Nm
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(b) 150k̂Nm

τ=m
⃗ ⃗ = (50iˆ) × (0.5iˆ + 3.0 jˆ)
⃗ ×B
τ = 150k̂ Nm
⃗

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A galvanometer of resistance G is converted into a
voltmeter to measure upto V volts by connecting a
resistance R1 in series with the coil. If a resistance
R2 is connected in series with it, then it can
V
measure the volts. Find the resistance
3
R3 in terms of R1 and R2 required to be connected
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to convert it into a voltmeter that can read upto 3V

volts.

(a) 4 R1 − 3 R2 (c) 4 R1 + 3 R2
(b) 3 R1 − 2 R2 (d) 3 R1 + 2 R2

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(a) 4 R1 − 3 R2
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V = Ig (G + R1) .....(i)
V
= Ig (G + R2) .....(ii)
3
3 V = Ig (G + R3) .....(iii)
form (i) and (ii)
G + R1
= G + R2
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2 G = R1 − 3 R2 .....(iv)
using (i) and (iii)
3(G + R1) = G + R3
3 G + 3 R1 = G + R3
2 G = R3 − 3 R1 .....(v)
from (iv) and (v)
R1 − 3 R2 = R3 − 3R1 ⇒ R3 = 4 R1 − 3 R2
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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
perpendicular to length of wire. The magnitude of
¡ −2
¢
B is g = 10 ms

(a) 2 T
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(b) 1.5 T (d) 0.67 T

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(d) 0.67 T

BIL = mg
Diagram
−3
mg 200 × 10 × 10
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B= = T
IL 2 × 1.5
10 2
= T = T = 0.67 T
15 3

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The wire loop PQRSP formed by joining two
semicircular wires of radii R1 & R2 carries a current
I as shown in the fig. The magnitude of magnetic
field at the centre ‘C’ is

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µ ¶ µ ¶
µ0I 1 1 µ0I 1 1
(a) + (c) −
2 R1 R2
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2 R1 R2
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µ ¶ µ ¶
µ0I 1 1 µ0I 1 1
(b) + (d) −
4 R1 R2 4 R1 R2

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µ ¶
µ0I 1 1
(d) −
4 R1 R2

Magnetic field due to semi-circular coil of radius

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µ0I
⃗1 =
R1 B ⊙ out of plane
4R1
Magnetic field due to semi-circular coil of radius
µ0I
R2 ⃗
B2 = ⊗ into the plane
4R2
· ¸
µ0I µ0I µ0I 1 1
∴ ⃗Bnet = − ⇒ −d
4R1 4R2 4 R1 R2

Remember
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¥ 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 (⊗)

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An infinitely long straight conductor carries a
current of 150 A. At what distance from the
conductor is the magnetic field caused by the
−4
current equal to 10 T ?

(a) 1.5 m (c) 3.0 m

(b) 0.3 m
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(b) 0.3 m

Magnetic field due to an infinite straight

µ0I
conductor is given
2πR
µ0I µ0I
B= ⇒R=
2πR 2πB
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−7
2 × 10 × 150
∴R= −4
= 0.3 m
10

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š CUET PYQs 19
Match List I with List II
List I
A. Gyromagnetic ratio
B. Permeability of free space
C. Earth’s magnetic field at equator
D. Bohr magnetron
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List II
−5
(I) 4 × 10 T
−24 2
(II) 9.27 × 10 A m
10
(III) 8.8 × 10 C/kg
−7 −1
(IV) 12.56 × 10 T m A
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(a) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

(b) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(c) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(d) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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Correct option is (c)

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A Neutron is moving with a velocity of ⃗
v in
non-uniform magnetic field as shown in figure.

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Velocity ⃗
v of neutron would be
(a) Maximum at B
(b) Same at A, B and C
(c) Minimum at A and C
(d) Maximum at A and C
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(b) Same at A, B and C

Neutron is chargeless, so no change in velocity,

velocity is same at all points (magnetic force = 0)

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š CUET PYQs 21
A long wire carrying I is bent in the form of a circle
as shown in the figure.

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The B⃗ at point O is:

µ0 2I
(a) (1 − π) perpendicularly outward
4π r
µ0 2πI
(b) perpendicularly inward
4π r
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µ0 2I
(c) (1 + π) perpendicularly outward
4π r
µ0 2I
(d) (1 + π) perpendicularly inward
4π r
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µ0 2I
(d) (1 + π) perpendicularly inward
4π r
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−
→
B1 = Magnetic field of long straight wire
−
→
B2 = Magnetic field of loop
−
→ − → − →
B0 = B1 + B2
Diagram
µ0I µ0I
= ⊗+ ⊗
2πr 2r
µ0I
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= [2 + 2π]⊗
4πr
µ0 2I
= [1 + π]⊗
4π r
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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 (⊗)
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A proton and an alpha particle enter a uniform
magnetic field with the same velocity and move
along circular paths. The time period of the alpha
particle will be :
(a) Four times that of proton
(b) Three times that of proton
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(c) Same as that of proton

(d) Two times that of proton
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Correct option is (4)

2πm
We know time period, T =
qB
m
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Thus, T∝
q
µ ¶
m m
Tp q p e 1
=µ ¶ = =
Tα m 4m 2
q α 2e
2Tp = Tα

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š CUET PYQs 23
Which of the following statements are correct ?

A. Moving charges produce a magnetic field in

the surrounding space.
B. An instrument called the current balance is
used to measure mechanical force between
two parallel conductors.
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C. The electron has an intrinsic magnetic

moment, which is known as the orbital
magnetic moment.
D. Magnetic field of several sources is the vector
addition of magnetic field of each individual
source.
E. The radius of the circular component of
motion is called the radius of the helix.
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Choose the correct answer from the options given

below :
(a) A and C Only
(b) B, C and E Only
(c) A, C, D and E Only
(d) A, B, D and E Only
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Correct option is (d)

A. Moving charge produces magnetic field in the

surrounding space is a correct statement.
B. Calibration of an ammeter has been checked
using current balance. The current balance
measures current by measuring force
between two parallel wires carrying current.
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C. The electron magnetic moment or more

specifically the electron magnetic dipole
moment is the magnetic moment of electron
resulting from its intrinsic properties of spin
and electric charge.
D. Yes, because it follows principle of
superposition.
E. The radius of circular component of motion
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is radius of helix.

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As a current is set up in a moving coil
galvanometer, then arrange the following in
sequential order.
(A) Pointer attached with the coil starts rotating.
(D) Pointer stops moving due to equilibrium
between restoring torque and torque of coil.
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(C) The spring creates a restoring torque τc = k φ.

(D) Pointer reads a calibrated value.
(E) The coil of the meter experience torque τ =
NIAB and starts rotating.
Choose the correct answer from the options
givenbelow :
(a) E, C, A, D, B
(b) E, A, C, B, D
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(c) E, D, B, A, C
(d) E, C, A, B, D
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E, A, C, B, D

Following is the correct sequence. The coil of the

meter experience torque,
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and starts rotating. Pointer attached with coil

starts rotating. The spring creates a restoring
torque,
τc = k φ
Pointer stops moving due to equilibrium between
restoring torque and torque of coil. Pointer reads a
calibrated value.
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A current carrying square loop is placed near an
infinitely long current carrying wire as shown in
figure. The torque acting on the loop is

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µ ¶
µ0 I 1 I 2 a µ0 I 1 I 2 a
(a) (b)
2π 2 2π
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µ0 I 1 I 2
(c) log(2) (d) Zero
2π
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Zero

Torque acting on loop, ⃗

τ=M ⃗ ×B ⃗ , where M
⃗ is the
magnetic moment and B ⃗ is the external magnetic
field.
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|τ| = M B sin θ
◦
Since θ = 0 ⇒ τ = 0, where θ is the angle between
the magnetic moment and external magnetic field.

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š CUET PYQs 26
The magnitude of the magnetic field at the center
of a current carrying circular coil is directly
proportional to
(a) Permeability of free space and inversely
proportional to current and radius of the coil.
(b) Permeability of free space and current and
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inversely proportional to radius of the coil

(c) Current and inversely proportional to
permeability of free space and radius of the
coil
(d) Current and radius of the coil and inversely
proportional to permeability of free space

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Permeability of free space and current

and inversely proportional to radius
of the coil

Magnitude of magnetic field at the centre of

µ0l
currentn carrying circular coil =
2r

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š CUET PYQs 27
A charge particle is moving on a helical path in a
uniform magnetic field. The correct statement
describing the velocity of this charge particle, is :
(1) The particle has non-zero components, of
velocityalong the parallel as wellas
perpendicular directions of magnetic field
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(2) The particle velocity is in a direction parallel

to the direction of magnetic field
(3) The particle velocity is in a direction
perpendicular to the direction of magnetic
field
(4) The particle is initially at rest while switching
the magnetic field on
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(a)

As charge particle is moving in helical path

therefore it have non-zero components of velocity,
along parallel as well as normal to magnetic field.

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š CUET PYQs 28
A uniform magnetic field B ⃗ is established along
the positive z-direction. A rectangular loop of
sides a and b carries a current of I as shown in
figure. The torque in the loop is

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(a) I abB (− jˆ) (b) I abB ( jˆ)

(c) I abB (k̂) (d) I abB (−iˆ)
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I abB (− jˆ)

τ=I⃗ ⃗
A ×B
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⇒ A = ab(normal to y-z plane) = ab iˆ

B is directed along z-axis
∴ τ = I [ab iˆ × B k̂] = −I abB jˆ

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š CUET PYQs 29
A charged particle with charge q and mass m is
−1
moving with velocity 160 ms in the region of
◦
magnetic field B at an angle 60 with the direction
⃗ . The pitch of helix formed by particle will be
of B
100πm 120π
(a) (b)
qB
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160πm 80πm
(c) (d)
qB qB
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160πm
qB
à !
2πm
Pitch of helix = v cos θ ·
qB
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à !
◦ 2πm 160πm
= 160 × cos 60 · =
qB qB

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š CUET PYQs 30
In an atom, an electron with charge e and mass m
is revolving around the nucleus in a specific orbit
with angular momentum (⃗ l ) and the equivalent
magnetic dipole moment (µ) of that atom is
e ⃗
µ=−
⃗ l
2m
e
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where will be
2m
(a) Bohr’s magneton
(b) Gyromagnetic ratio
(c) Specific charge of electron
(d) Orbital magnetic moment
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Gyromagnetic ratio

The ratio
⃗
µ e
=
l 2m
is called Gyromagnetic ratio and is a constant. Its
10
value is 8.8 × 10 C /kg for an electron, which has
been verified by experiments.
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š CUET PYQs 31
A solenoid of length 0.5 m and radius 10 cm has
500 turns. If a current of 5 A flows through it, the
magnetic field produced inside the solenoid will
be
−3
(a) 1.4 × 10 T
−3
(b) 2.8 × 10 T
−3
(c) 4.8 × 10 T
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−3
(d) 6.28 × 10 T
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−3
6.28 × 10 T
−7
µ0 N I 4π × 10 × 500 × 5 × 10
B= =
l 0.5
−4 −3
= 20π × 10
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š CUET PYQs 32
Two long parallel conductors separated by a
certain distance d and carrying steady currents l 1
and l 2 are shown in figures. Choose the correct
statement.

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Figure - 1 Figure - 2

(a) In figure-1 conductors repel each other and in

figure-2 they attract each other
(b) In figure-1 conductors attract each other and
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in figure-2 they repel each other

(c) In both the figures conductors attract each
other
(d) In both the figures conductors repel each
other
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In Figure-1 conductors attract each

other and in Figure-2 they repel each
other

When current in the wire are in same direction

they experience an attractive force and when they
carry current in opposite direction, they
experience repulsive force.
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š JEE Mains PYQs 33

For 200µA current galvanometer deflects by π/3
radians. For what value of current, it will deflect by
π/10 radians?
(a) 40 (b) 60 (c) 30 (d) 90
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(b) 60

From the current sensitivity deflection formula

θ N AB
=
I k
i 1 θ1
= i ∝ θ (angle of deflection)
i 2 θ2
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200µA π/3 10
= =
i2 π/10 3
60µA = i 2

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Theory Recap
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Current sensitivity of the galvanometer as the

deflection per unit current.
θ N AB
=
I k
Voltage sensitivity as the deflection per unit
voltage, µ ¶ µ ¶
φ N AB I N AB 1
= =
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V k V k R
An interesting point to note is that increasing the
current sensitivity may not necessarily increase
the voltage sensitivity.
From equation
µ ¶ µ ¶
φ N AB I N AB 1
= =
V k V k R
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which provides a measure of current sensitivity. If

N → 2N , i.e., we double the number of turns, then
φ φ
→2
I I
Thus, the current sensitivity doubles. However,
the resistance of the galvanometer is also likely to
double, since it is proportional to the length of the
wire.
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In voltage sensitivity, N → 2N , and R → 2R, thus

the voltage sensitivity,
φ φ
→
V V
remains unchanged. So in general, the
modification needed for conversion of a
galvanometer to an ammeter will be different from
what is needed for converting it into a voltmeter.
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š JEE Mains PYQs 34

Find magnetic field strength at the centre of loop.
π ¯ π
¯
R1 = ¯ R2 =
2 4

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−7 −7
(a) 24 × 10 Tesla
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−7 −7
(c) 16 × 10 Tesla (d) 8 × 10 Tesla
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−7
24 × 10 Tesla

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µ0(i) µ0i
Bcentre = +
4R1 4R2
· ¸
µ0 × 4 1 1
= +
4 R1 R2
· ¸ · ¸
2 4 −7 6
= µ0 + = 4π × 10
π π π
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−7
= 24 × 10 Tesla

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 1

A galvanometer has a resistance of 50 Ω and it
allows maximum current of 5 mA. It can be
converted into voltmeter to measure upto 100 V by
connecting in series a resistor of resistance :
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(1) 5975 Ω
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(2) 20050 Ω
(3) 19950 Ω
(4) 19500 Ω

Option (3) is Correct 1st Feb [Morning]

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V 100
R = − Rg = − 50
Ig 5 × 10−3
= 20000 − 50
= 19950 Ω

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 2

A regular polygon of 6 sides is formed by bending
a wire
p of length 4π meter. If an electric current of
4π 3A is flowing through the sides of the polygon,
the magnetic field at the centre of the polygon
−7
would be x × 10 T . The value of x is .
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Answer (72) 1st Feb [Morning]

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µ ¶
µ0 I ¡ ◦ ◦
¢
B =6 sin 30 + sin 30
4πr
−7
p
10 × 4π 3 −7
= 6 Ãp ! = 72 × 10 T
3 × 4π
2×6
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 3

A rod of length 60 cm rotates with a uniform
−1
angular velocity 20 rad s about its perpendicular
bisector, in a uniform magnetic field 0.5 T.
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The direction of magnetic field is parallel to the

axis of rotation. The potential difference between
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the two ends of the rod is V.

Answer (0) 4th Apr [Evening]

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2
B ωℓ
∵ V0 − V A =
2
2
B ωℓ
V0 − VB =
2
∴ V A = VB ∴ V A − VB = 0

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 4

Two parallel long current carrying wire separated
by a distance 2 r are shown in the figure. The ratio
of magnetic field at A to the magnetic field
x
produced at C is . The value of x is .
7

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Answer (5) 4th Apr [Evening]

µ0i µ0(2i ) 5µ0i

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BA = + =
2πr 2π(3r ) 6πr

µ0(2i ) µ0i 7µ0i

BC = + =
2πr 2π(3r ) 6πr

BA 5
∴ =
BC 7
∴x =5
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 5

An electron is projected with uniform velocity
along the axis inside a current carrying long
solenoid. Then :
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(1) the electron will be accelerated along the axis.

(2) the electron will continue to move with
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uniform velocity along the axis of the

solenoid.
(3) the electron path will be circular about the
axis.
(4) the electron will experience a force at 45° to
the axis and execute a helical path.

Option (2) is Correct

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Since ⃗ ⃗ so force on electron due to magnetic

v ∥B
field is zero. So it will move along axis with
uniform velocity.
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 6

The magnetic field existing in a region is given by
⃗ = 0.2(1 + 2x)k̂T . A square loop of edge 50 cm
B
carrying 0.5 A current is placed in x − y plane with
its edges parallel to the x − y axes, as shown in
figure. The magnitude of the net magnetic force
experienced by the loop is mN.
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Answer (50) 4th Apr [Morning]

Force on segment parallel to x-axis will cancel

each other.
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Hence Fnet will be due to portion parallel to y-axis.

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F = 0.5 × 0.5 × 6 × 0.2 − 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.2 × 5

= 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.2
= 0.25 × 0.2
−3
= 50 × 10 N
= 50 mN

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 7

A galvanometer of resistance 100Ω when
connected in series with 400Ω measures a voltage
of upto 10 V . The value of resistance required to
convert the galvanometer into ammeter to read
−2
upto 10 A is x × 10 Ω.
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The value of x is :
(1) 2 (2) 800 (3) 20 (4) 200

Option (2) is Correct 5th Apr [Evening]

10 −3
ig = = 20 × 10 A
400 + 100
For ammeter
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Let shunt resistance = S

¡ ¢
ig R = i − ig S
−3
20 × 10 × 100 = 10 S
−2
S = 20 × 10 Ω

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 8

³ ´
The electrostatic force ⃗F1 and magnetic force
³ ´
⃗2 acting on a charge q moving with velocity v
F
can be written :
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⃗1 = q V
(1) F ⃗ ·E⃗, F
⃗2 = q(B
⃗ ·V
⃗)
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⃗1 = q B
(2) F ⃗, F
⃗2 = q(B⃗ ×V⃗)
⃗1 = q E
(3) F ⃗, F
⃗2 = q(V⃗ ×B⃗)
⃗1 = q E
(4) F ⃗, F
⃗2 = q(B⃗ ×V⃗)

Option (3) is Correct 5th Apr [Evening]

→
− →
−
F1=qE (Theory)
→
− →
− → −
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 9

A solenoid of length 0.5 m has a radius of 1 cm and
is made up of ‘m’ number of turns. It carries a
current of 5 A. If the magnitude of the magnetic
−3
field inside the solenoid is 6.28 × 10 T, then the
value of m is :

Answer (500)
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µ0ni = B n = number of turns per unit length

µ ¶
m
µ0 i=B
ℓ

−3
B · ℓ 6.28 × 10 × 0.5
m= =
µ0i 12.56 × 10−7 × 5
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m = 500

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 10

In a co-axial straight cable, the central conductor
and the outer conductor carry equal currents in
opposite directions. The magnetic field is zero.
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(1) inside the outer conductor

(2) in between the two conductors
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(3) outside the cable

(4) inside the inner conductor

Option (3) is Correct 5th Apr [Morning]

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I
B · d⃗
⃗ ℓ = µ0i̇enc = 0
∴ B = 0 outside the cable
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 11

A 2 A current carrying straight metal wire of
−6
resistance 1Ω, resistivity 2 × 10 Ω m, area of
2
cross-section 10 mm and mass 500 g is
suspended horizontally in mid air by applying a
uniform magnetic field ⃗ B. The magnitude of B is
−1 2
×10 T (given, g = 10 m/s )
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Answer (5) 5th Apr [Morning]

−6
ρℓ 2 × 10 × ℓ
R= ⇒ −5
= 1 ⇒ ℓ = 5
A 10
mg = Biℓ
mg 5 −1
B= = = 0.5 = 5 × 10 Tesla
iℓ 2 × 5
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 12

Match List-I with List-II
List-I (Y vs X)
(A) Y = magnetic susceptibility
X = magnetising field
(B) Y = magnetic field
X = distance from centre of a current carrying
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wire for x < a (where a = radius of wire)

(C) Y = magnetic field
X = distance from centre of a current carrying
wire for x > a (where a = radius of wire)
(D) Y = magnetic field inside solenoid
X = distance from center
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Choose the correct answer from the options given

below :
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(1) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
(2) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
(3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
(4) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
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Option (4) is Correct 6th Apr [Evening]

(A) Graph between Magnetic susceptibility and

magnetising field is :

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(B) magnetic field due to a current carrying wire

for x < a :
µ0ir
B= 2
2πa

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(C) magnetic field due to a current carrying wire

for x > a :
µ0i
B=
2πa

(D) magnetic field inside solenoid varies as:

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§ (A) Y = Magnetic susceptibility, X =

Magnetising field : Magnetic susceptibility is
proportional to the magnetising field for linear
materials, resulting in a straight-line graph.
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Graph: (I)
§ (B) Y = Magnetic field, X = Distance from the
center of a current-carrying wire for X < a
(where a = radius of the wire) : Inside a
current-carrying wire (X < a), the magnetic
field increases linearly with distance from the
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§ (C) Y = Magnetic field, X = Distance from the

center of a current-carrying wire for X > a,
(where a = radius of the wire) : Outside the
wire (X > a), the magnetic field decreases
1
inversely with distance (B ∝ ).
X
Graph: (IV)
§ (D) Y = Magnetic field inside a solenoid, X =
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Distance from the center : Inside a solenoid,

the magnetic field is constant and
independent of the distance from the center.
Graph: (II)
Correct Matching:
(A) → (I)
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(C) → (IV)
(D) → (II)
Final Answer:
Option (4): (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 13

−3 2
A coil having 100 turns, area of 5 × 10 m ,
carrying current of 1 mA is placed in uniform
magnetic field of 0.20 T such a way that plane of
coil is perpendicular to the magnetic field.
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◦
The work done in turning the coil through 90 is
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µJ.

Answer (100) 6th Apr [Evening]

W = ∆U = Uf − Ui
→
− →
−
W = (−⃗µ · B )f − (−⃗µ · B )i
→
−
= 0 + (⃗
µ · B )i
¡ −3 −3
¢
= 100 × 5 × 10 × 1 × 10 × 0.2 J
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−4
= 1 × 10 J = 100µJ

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 14

In the given figure an ammeter A consists of a
240Ω coil connected in parallel to a 10Ω shunt.
The reading of the ammeter is mA.
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Answer (160) 6th Apr [Evening]

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240 × 10
Req = 140.4 +
240 + 10
2400
Req = 140.4 +
250
Req = 150Ω
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24
∴ Current in ammeter =
150
= 160 mA

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 15

Match List I with List II
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LIST I LIST II
£ 1 1 −2 −2¤
A. Torque I. M L T A
£ 2 1¤
B. Magnetic field II. L A
£ 1 −2 −1¤
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C. Magnetic moment III. M T A

Permeability of free £ 1 2 −2¤
D. IV. M L T
space

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Choose the correct answer from the options given

below :
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(1) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

(2) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(4) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Option (2) is Correct 6th Apr [Morning]

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→
− →
− 2 −2
[⃗
τ] = [ r × F ] = ML T
[F] = [qVB]
µ ¶ " −2
#
F MLT £ −1 −2
¤
⇒B= = −1
= MA T
qV ATLT

£ 2¤
[M] = [I × A] = AL

µ0 Idl sin θ
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B= 2
4π r
" # " #
2 −2 −1 2
Br MT A × L
⇒ [µ] = =
Idl AL

£ −2 −2
¤
= MLT A

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 16

ˆ
An element ∆l = ∆x i˙ is placed at the origin and
carries a large current I = 10 A. The magnetic field
on the y-axis at a distance of 0.5 m from the
elements ∆x of 1 cm length is :

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−8 −8
(1) 4 × 10 T (3) 12 × 10 T
−8 −8
(2) 8 × 10 T (4) 10 × 10 T
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Option (1) is Correct 6th Apr [Morning]

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−→ → −
−→ µ0I ( dl × r )
dB = 3
(Tesla)
4π r
µ ¶
−7 1 1
10 × 10 × × (+k̂)
2 100 −8
= µ ¶3 = 4 × 10 T(+k̂)
1
2
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 17

−4 2
A circular coil having 200 turns, 2.5 × 10 m area
and carrying 100µ A current is placed in a uniform
magnetic field of 1 T. Initially the magnetic dipole
moment (M ⃗ ) was directed along B ⃗.

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Amount of work, required to rotate the coil

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◦
through 90 from its initial orientation such that
M⃗ becomes perpendicular to B ⃗ , is µJ.

Answer (5) 6th Apr [Morning]

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Explaination in next page

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We know
³ →
− →− ´
Wext = ∆U + ∆KE P.E. = −M · B
→
− → − → − →−
= −M · B f + M · B i + 0
= −MB cos 90 + MB cos 0
= MB
= NIAB
−6 5 −4
= 200 × 100 × 10 × × 10 × 1 = 5µJ
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 18

In an ammeter, 5% of the main current passes
through the galvanometer. If resistance of the
galvanometer is G, the resistance of ammeter will
be :
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G G
(1) (2) (3) 199 G (4) 200 G
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20 199
Answer (G/20) 1st Feb [Evening]

IS S = IgG
95 5I
IS = G
100 100
G
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S=
19
2
G
SG 19
RA = =
S + G 20G
19
G
RA =
20
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 19

A moving coil galvanometer has 100 turns and
2
each turn has an area of 2.0 cm . The magnetic
field produced by the magnet is 0.01 T and the
deflection in the coil is 0.05 radian when a current
of 10 mA is passed through it. The torsional
constant of the suspension wire is
−5
x × 10 N − m/rad. The value of x is
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Answer (4) 1st Feb [Evening]

τ = BINAsin φ
◦
Cθ = BINA sin 90
−3 −4
BINA 0.01 × 10 × 10 × 100 × 2 × 10
C= =
θ 0.05
−5
= 4 × 10 N-m/rad
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 20

Two insulated circular loop A and B radius ’a’
carrying a current of ’I ’ in the anti clockwise
direction as shown in figure. The magnitude of the
magnetic induction at the centre will be :

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p
2µ0 I µ0 I
(1) (2)
a 2a
µ0 I 2µ0 I
(3) p (4)
2a a

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p
2µ0 I
∵ B net =
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2a

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 21

The horizontal component of earth’s magnetic
−5
field at a place is 3.5 × 10 T . Apvery long straight
conductor carrying current of 2A in the
direction from South east to North West is placed.
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The force per unit length experienced by the
−6
conductor is ......... ×10 N/m.
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Answer (35) 30th Jan 2024 [Morning]

−5
B H = 3.5 × 10 T
p
F = i ℓB sin θ, i= 2A
F p −5 1
= i B sin θ = 2 × 3.5 × 10 × p
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ℓ 2
−6
= 35 × 10 N/m

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š JEE 2025 PYQ 22

An infinite solid cylindrical wire of radius R carries
a current I uniformly distributed along its area.
The distance from the centre where the magnetic
µ0 I
field is equal to is
4πR
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R
(1) (2) R (3) 4 R (4) Zero
2
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2
µ0 Ja µ0 Ja
=
2r 4
R = 2a

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 23

A square loop of side 15 cm being moved towards
right at a constant speed of 2 cm/s as shown in
figure. The front edge enters the 50 cm wide
magnetic field at t = 0. The value of induced emf
in the loop at t = 10 s will be:

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At t = 10 sec complete loop is in magnetic field

therefore no change in flux
dφ
e= = 0 for complete loop
dt

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š JEE 2024 PYQ 24

A proton and a deutron (q = +e, m = 2.0u) having
same kinetic energies enter a region of uniform
magnetic field B⃗ , moving perpendicular to B ⃗ . The
ratio of the radius r d of deutron path to the radius
r p of the proton path is:
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p p
(1) 1 : 1 (2) 1 : 2 (3) 2 : 1 (4) 1 : 2
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Option (3) is Correct 9th April 2024 [Evening]

In uniform magnetic field,

p
mν 2 m( K · E)
R= =
qB qB
Since same K.E
p
m
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R∝
q s
Rdeutron md qp
∴ = ×
Rproton mp qd
p
= 2×1
p
∴ γd : γp = 2 : 1
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š JEE 2024 PYQ 25

A straight magnetic strip has a magnetic moment
2
of 44 Am . If the strip is bent in a semicircular
2
shape, its magnetic moment will Am
22
(Given π = )
7
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28 Am 9th April 2024 [Evening]

Magnetic moment of straight wire = mxℓ = 44

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The magnetic moment (M or µ) of a

current-carrying loop is given by:

m=IA
where:
• I is the current flowing through the loop,
• A is the area enclosed by the loop.
• Initial magnetic moment of the straight strip:
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2
m initial = 44 Am .
• The strip is bent into a semicircular shape.
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• The initial straight strip has length L, and its
magnetic moment is given as:
m initial = I A
• When bent into a semicircle, the strip forms a
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loop of perimeter equal to its original length L:

L = πr
• The area enclosed by a semicircular loop is:
1 2
A new = πr
2
L
• Substituting r = π:
µ ¶2 2 2
1 L 1 L L
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• The new magnetic moment is:

2
L
m new = I A new = I
2π
• Comparing with the initial moment:
2
m new = m initial
π
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2
m new = × 44
π
Approximating π ≈ 3.14:

88 2
m new = ≈ 28 Am
3.14
The new magnetic moment after bending the strip
into a semicircular shape is:
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2
28 Am

Key Concepts and Formulae:

• Magnetic moment of a current loop:
m=IA
• Area of a semicircle:
1 2
A = πr
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• Relationship between initial and new

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semicircle:
2
m new = m initial
π
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• When a straight strip is bent into a closed
shape, it encloses an area, increasing its
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effectiveness as a magnetic dipole.

• The new magnetic moment depends on the
fraction of the circular area enclosed.
2
• The factor is crucial when bending a strip
π
into a semicircle.

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Theory Recap
The magnetic moment (m or µ) of a
current-carrying conductor is defined as:

m=IA
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• I is the current flowing through the conductor,

• A is the area enclosed by the current loop.
For a straight wire, there is no enclosed area, so
the magnetic moment of an infinitely long straight
current-carrying wire is:

m=0
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Explanation:
• The magnetic moment is a measure of the
tendency of a current loop to align with an
external magnetic field.
• A straight wire does not form a closed current
loop, meaning it does not enclose an area.
• Since magnetic moment is defined as µ = I A,
and A = 0 for a straight wire, we conclude that
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µ = 0.

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• Magnetic moment of a current loop:
µ=IA
• For a circular current loop of radius r :
2 2
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• For a solenoid of N turns and length L:

µ= NI A
• For a straight wire: Since there is no enclosed
area,
µ=0

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Points to Remember:
• Magnetic moment is always associated with a
closed current loop.
• A straight wire does not enclose an area, so its
magnetic moment is zero.
• Current loops (like circular coils and
solenoids) have nonzero magnetic moments.
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š NCET 2024 PYQ 1

Match List-I with List-II
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List-I
(A) Gauss’s law in electrostatics
(B) Biot−Savart’s law
(C) Ampere’s Circuital law
(D) Lenz’s law
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List-II
I
→− →
−
(I) B · dI = µ0I

dφB
(II) ϵ = −
dt
µo Idl sin θ
(III) |dB| =
4π r2
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q
(IV) φE =
ε0
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Choose the correct answer from the options:
(1) (A)−(IV), (B)−(III), (C)−(I), (D)−(II)
(2) (A)−(III), (B)−(II), (C)−(IV), (D)−(I)
(3) (A)−(I), (B)−(IV), (C)−(III), (D)−(II)
(4) (A)−(II), (B)−(I), (C)−(IV), (D)−(III)
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Option (1) is Correct 2024 10th July

Key Concepts and Formulae:

• Gauss’s Law (Electrostatics):
I
− −→ q
→
E ·d A =
ε0
• Biot–Savart Law:
µo Idl sin θ
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|dB| = 2
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4π r
• Ampere’s Circuital Law:
I
− −
→ →
B · d I = µ0 I

• Lenz’s Law (Faraday’s Law of Induction):

d φB
ϵ=−
dt
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• Gauss’s law relates electric flux to charge

enclosed.
• Biot–Savart law describes the magnetic field
due to a current element.
• Ampere’s law relates the circulation of the
magnetic field to enclosed current.
• Lenz’s law states that the induced EMF
opposes the change in flux.
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š NCET 2024 PYQ 2

A solenoid of length 60 cm has a radius of 1 cm
and is made up of 600 turns. It carries a current of
5 A. The magnitude of magnetic field inside the
solenoid is nearly :
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(1) 3.28 × 10 T
−3
(2) 6.28 × 10 T
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−3
(3) 3.14 × 10 T
−5
(4) 6.28 × 10 T

Option (2) is Correct 2024 10th July

The magnetic field inside an ideal solenoid is

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B = µ0nI
where:
• B is the magnetic field inside the solenoid,
−7
• µ0 = 4π × 10 T m/A (permeability of free
space),
• n is the number of turns per unit length,
• I is the current flowing through the solenoid.
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• Length of the solenoid: l = 60 cm = 0.60 m

• Number of turns: N = 600
• Current: I = 5 A
The number of turns per unit length is:

N 600
n= = = 1000 turns/m
l 0.60
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−7
B = (4π × 10 ) × (1000) × (5)

−4
B = 4π × 10
Approximating π ≈ 3.14,

−4 −4
B = 4 × 3.14 × 10 = 12.56 × 10
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−3
B = 1.256 × 10 T
−3
Since this value is closest to 6.28 × 10 T, we check
our approximation:
−7
4π × 10 × 600 × 5
B=
0.60
−4
12π × 10 −3
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The magnetic field inside the solenoid is:

−3
6.28 × 10 T

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N
n=
l
• Magnetic permeability of free space:
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µ0 = 4π × 10 T m/A

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• The magnetic field inside a long solenoid is

uniform and depends only on current and
turn density.
• The formula B = µ0nI is valid for an ideal
solenoid.
• The length of the solenoid affects n, which in
turn determines B .
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An element of length ∆x = 2 cm carries a current
of 5 A is kept on x−axis. The magnitude of
magnetic field on y−axis at a distance 1 m from
¡ −7
centre of the element is: µ0 = 4π × 10 SI Unit)
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(1) 4 × 10 T
−8
(2) 2 × 10 T
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−7
(3) 10 T
−8
(4) 10 T

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Consider a current element of length

∆x = 2 cm = 0.02 m,
carrying a current
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I = 5 A,
located along the x-axis. We wish to calculate the
magnetic field at a point on the y-axis at a distance
r = 1m
from the center of the element.
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given by:
µ0 I ∆x sin θ
∆B = 2
,
4πr
where θ is the angle between the direction of the
current element and the line joining the element
to the point of observation.
Since the element is along the x-axis and the point
is on the y-axis, the angle between the current
◦
element and the position vector is θ = 90 (hence,
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sin θ = 1). Also, given:

−7
µ0 = 4π × 10 T · m/A
we substitute the values into the formula:
−7
(4π × 10 ) · 5 · 0.02 · 1
∆B = 2
4π · 1
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1
Calculating the product inside:
5 × 0.02 = 0.1,
thus,
−7 −8
∆B = 10 × 0.1 = 10 T

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š NCET 2023 PYQ 4

A current carrying circular loop with area A is
placed in Y − Z plane. When extermal magnetic
→
−
field B = 20ĵ is applied, then the torque acting on
the loop will be :
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(1) 20 IA(−k̂)
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(2) 20 IA(−î)
(3) 20 IA (j)
(4) Zero

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For a current loop, the torque is given by

τ =⃗
⃗ ⃗,
µ×B
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where the magnetic moment is

µ = I A n̂,
⃗
with n̂ being the unit normal to the plane of the
loop (determined by the right-hand rule).
Since the loop lies in the y z-plane, its normal is
along the x-axis. (The sign of the normal depends
on the direction of the current; here we assume
that the current is such that ⃗µ = −I A iˆ.)
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The external magnetic field is given by

⃗ = 20 jˆ.
B
Thus, the torque is
τ = (−I A iˆ) × (20 jˆ) = −20 I A (iˆ × jˆ).
⃗
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we obtain
τ = −20 I A k̂.
⃗
Thus the correct option is (1):
20I A(−k̂).

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š NCET 2023 PYQ 5

A solenoid of length 0.5 m has a radius of 1 cm and
is made up of 500 tums . It carries a current of 5 A .
The magitude of the magnetic field inside the
solenoid is :
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(1) 1.62.8 × 10 T
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(2) 2.4π × 10 T
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−3
(3) 6.28 × 10 T
3
(4) 4.62.8 × 10 T

Option (3) is Correct 2023 9th August

For an ideal solenoid, the magnetic field inside is

given by
B = µ0nI
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Let n be the number of turns per unit length, then

the total number of turns is nh, but according to
the question
N
B = µ0 I
L
where:
−7
§ µ0 = 4π × 10 T · m/A is the permeability of
free space,
§ N = 500 is the number of turns,
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§ L = 0.5 m is the length of the solenoid,

§ I = 5 A is the current.
First, compute the number of turns per unit
length:
N 500
n= = = 1000 turns/m.
L 0.5
Now substitute into the formula:
¡ −7
¢
B = 4π × 10 T · m/A × 1000 × 5.
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Simplify the expression:

−7 −4
B = 4π × 10 × 5000 = 20π × 10 T.
Converting to a numerical value,
−4 −4 −4
20π × 10 ≈ 20 × 3.14 × 10 ≈ 62.8 × 10 =
−3
6.28 × 10 T

−3
B ≈ 6.28 × 10 T
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š NCET 2023 PYQ 6

A toroid with average radius of 0.9 m , has 100
turns and carries a current of 0.5 A. The magnetic
field inside the center of toroid is :
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(1) 1.11 × 10 T
−6
(2) 1.11 × 10 T
−5
(3) 1.11 × 10 T
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−4
(4) 1.11 × 10 T

Option (3) is Correct 2023 9th August

For a toroid, the magnetic field inside is given by

µ0 N I
B= ,
2πr
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−7
§ µ0 = 4π × 10 T · m/A is the permeability of
free space,
§ N = 100 is the number of turns,
§ I = 0.5 A is the current, and
§ r = 0.9 m is the average radius.
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−7
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−7
Simplify the numerator: 4π × 10 × 100 × 0.5 =
−7 −7 −5
4π × 10 × 50 = 200π × 10 = 2π × 10
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2π × 0.9 = 1.8π
Canceling π from numerator and denominator:
−5
2 × 10 −5
B= ≈ 1.11 × 10 T.
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1.8
Thus, the magnetic field inside the toroid is
−5
B ≈ 1.11 × 10 T

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