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In the arrangement shown in given figure current from A to B is increasing in magnitude. Induced current in the loop will
  • a)
    have clockwise direction
  • b)
    have anticlockwise direction
  • c)
    be zero
  • d)
    oscillate between clockwise and anticlockwise
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

New Words answered
The direction of the induced current is as shown in the figure, according to Lenz’s law which states that the indeed current flows always in such a direction as to oppose the change which is giving rise to it.

A conducting square loop of side I and resistance R moves in its plane with a uniform velocity v perpendicular to one of its sides. A uniform and constant magnetic field B exists along the perpendicular to the plane of the loop in fig. The current induced in the loop is
  • a)
    RvB
  • b)
    zero
  • c)
    vBL/R 
  • d)
    vBL
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sivappriya answered
As the coil is neither moving inside the magnetic flux nor moving outside the magnetic flux the change is magnetic fulx is zero . therefore emf is zero hencecurrent induced in the coil is zero the thing is the coil moves in region of constant and uniform magnetic field ,so as said above current induced is zero option 2 is correct.

Eddy currents have negative effects. Because they produce
  • a)
    Harmful radiation
  • b)
    Heating and damping
  • c)
    Damping only
  • d)
    Heating only
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Mamali . answered
When a conductive material is subjected to a time-varying magnetic flux, eddy currents are generated in the conductor. These eddy currents circulate inside the con- ductor generating a magnetic field of opposite polarity as the applied magnetic field. The interaction of the two magnetic fields causes a force that resists the change in magnetic flux. However, due to the internal resistance of the conductive material, the eddy currents will be dissipated into heat and the force will die out. As the eddy currents are dissipated, energy is removed from the system, thus producing a damp- ing effect.

Which of the following will not increase the size and effect of eddy current?
  • a)
    Low resistivity materials
  • b)
    Strong magnetic field
  • c)
    Thicker material
  • d)
    Thinner material
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
Stronger magnetic field, thicker material and low resistivity material will increase the size and effect of eddy current whereas thinner material will reduce the effect of eddy currents.

A magnet is moved towards the coil (a) quickly and (b) slowly, and then the work done is​
  • a)
    does not depend on the motion of the magnet.
  • b)
    smaller in case (a)
  • c)
    equal in both cases
  • d)
    larger in case (a)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Jayant Mishra answered
A magnet is moved towards the coil (a) quickly and (b) slowly, and then the work done is This is because when the magnet is moved quickly, opposing emf induced in the coil will be more.

Identify the type of commercial motor which works as a consequence of eddy currents.
  • a)
    Compressors
  • b)
    Induction motors
  • c)
    Turbines
  • d)
    Hydropowered motors
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
A rotating magnetic field is produced employing two single-phase currents. A metallic rotor placed inside the rotating magnetic field starts rotating due to large eddy currents produced in it. These motors are commonly used in fans.

Two infinitely long conducting parallel rails are connected through a capacitor C as shown in the figure. A conductor of length l is moved with constant speed v0. Which of the following graph truly depicts the variation of current through the conductor with time ?
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
By Faraday's Law of induction,
ε=− dϕ​/dt
=−Bl (dx/dt) ​=−Blv0​
This emf should induce the movement of charges creating a current. But due to the attached capacitor, all charges are conserved.
Thus I= dq/dt ​=0
The correct option is C.

Eddy currents do not cause:
  • a)
    sparking
  • b)
    heating
  • c)
    loss of energy
  • d)
    damping
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

During braking, the metal wheels are exposed to a magnetic field from an electromagnet, generating eddy currents in the wheels. So, by Lenz's law, the magnetic field formed by the Eddy current will oppose its cause. Thus the wheel will face a force opposing the initial movement of the wheel.

The role of inductance is equivalent to:
  • a)
    energy
  • b)
    force
  • c)
    inertia
  • d)
    momentum
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rahul Bansal answered
Self induction is that phenomenon in which a change in electric current in a coil produces an induced emf in the coil itself.
Now, it is also known as inertia of electricity as for if we were to change electric current through a current carrying coil it will tend to oppose any further change in its emf. This is similar to inertial behavior in mechanics where bodies in either rest or motion tend to oppose any change in their state. Here mass is the inertial property analogous to self inductance.

Two identical conductors P and Q are placed on two frictionless fixed conducting rails R and S in a uniform magnetic field directed into the plane. If P is moved in the direction shown in figure with a constant speed, then rod Q
  • a)
    will be attracted towards P
  • b)
    will be repelled away from P
  • c)
    will remain stationary
  • d)
    may be repelled or attracted towards P
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Neha Sharma answered
As the conductor P moves away from Q, the area of the loop enclosed by the conductors and the rails increases. This in turn increases the flux through the loop.
EMF will be induced in such a way that the change in flux will be resisted. The induced current will cause Q to move towards P thereby reducing the area and thus the flux back.
 

A small conducting rod of length l, moves with a uniform velocity v in a uniform magnetic field B as shown in fig-
  • a)
    Then the end X of the rod becomes positively charged
  • b)
    the end Y of the rod becomes positively charged
  • c)
    the entire rod is unevely charged
  • d)
    the rod becomes hot due to joule heating
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dr Manju Sen answered
The rod is moving towards the right in a field directed into the page.
Now, if we apply Fleming's right hand rule, then the direction of induced current will be from end X to end Y.
But, according to Lenz's law the emf induced in the rod will be such that it opposes the motion of the rod.
Hence, the actual emf induced will be from end Y to end X. So, the current will also flow from end Y to end X.
Now, using the convention of current end Y should be positive and end X should be negative.
So, correct answer is option b

The no-load current drawn by transformer is usually what per cent of the full-load current ?
  • a)
    0.2 to 0.5 per cent
  • b)
    2 to 5 per cent
  • c)
    12 to 15 per cent
  • d)
    20 to 30 per cent
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The no load current is about 2-5% of the full load current and it accounts for the losses in a transformer. These no-load losses include core(iron/fixed) losses, which contains eddy current losses & hysteresis losses and the copper(I2*R) losses due to the no Load current.

An air-cored solenoid with length 30 cm, area of cross-section 25 cm2 and number of turns 500, carries a current of 2.5 A. The current is suddenly switched off in a brief time of 10−3s. Average back emf induced across the ends of the open switch in the circuit is
  • a)
    6.5 V .
  • b)
    4.6 V
  • c)
    4.5 V
  • d)
    5 V3.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arka Das answered
-4 seconds. Find the average induced emf in the solenoid during this time.

We can use Faraday's law of induction to find the average induced emf in the solenoid:

emf = -N (ΔΦ/Δt)

where N is the number of turns, ΔΦ is the change in magnetic flux, and Δt is the time interval.

Since the current is suddenly switched off, the magnetic flux through the solenoid changes from its maximum value to zero. The maximum value of magnetic flux through the solenoid is given by:

Φ = B A

where B is the magnetic field strength and A is the area of cross-section. Since the solenoid is air-cored, the magnetic field is given by:

B = μ0 N I / L

where μ0 is the permeability of free space, I is the current, and L is the length of the solenoid. Substituting the given values, we get:

B = (4π × 10^-7) × 500 × 2.5 / 0.3 = 1.05 T

Therefore, the maximum magnetic flux through the solenoid is:

Φ = 1.05 × 25 × 10^-4 = 2.625 × 10^-5 Wb

During the brief time of 10^-4 seconds, the change in magnetic flux is equal to the maximum flux, since the current is switched off suddenly. Therefore, ΔΦ = 2.625 × 10^-5 Wb.

Substituting the given values in the formula for emf, we get:

emf = -500 (2.625 × 10^-5) / (10^-4) = -1.3125 V

Therefore, the average induced emf in the solenoid during the brief time of 10^-4 seconds is 1.3125 V. Note that the negative sign indicates that the induced emf opposes the change in current.

The dimensions of permeability of free space can be given by
  • a)
    [MLT-2A-2]
  • b)
    [MLA-2]
  • c)
    [ML-3T2A2]
  • d)
    [MLA-1]
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
In SI units, permeability is measured in Henries per meter H/m or Hm−1.
Henry has the dimensions of [ML2T−2A−2].
Dimensions for magnetic permeability will be [ML2T−2A−2]/[L]=[MLT−2A−2]

Consider the situation shown in fig. The resistanceless wire AB is slid on the fixed rails with a constant velocity. If the wire AB is replaced by a resistanceless semicircular wire, the magnitude of the induced current will
  • a)
    increase
  • b)
    remain the same
  • c)
    decrease
  • d)
    increase or decrease depending on whether the semicircle bulges towards the resistance or away from it
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Rana answered
As we know I = B L V. But L would be a vector quantity here(If you have doubt why L would be vector quantity, see the derivation of induced current). So we have to take L effective. But L effective here will be diameter of the semicircle as it is perpendicular to both B and V vectors. As the diameter of the circle is same as the length of the wire we used first So there will be no change in the equation of induced current. So it remains same.

A coil of 100 turns is pulled in 0.04 sec. between the poles of a magnet, if its flux changes from 40 x 10-6 Wb per turn to 10-5 Wb per turn, then the average emf induced in the coil is​
  • a)
    0.75V
  • b)
    7.5V
  • c)
    0.0075V
  • d)
    0.075V
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Shalini Basu answered
Given:
Number of turns, N = 100
Time taken, t = 0.04 sec
Initial flux per turn, Φ1 = 40 x 10^-6 Wb
Final flux per turn, Φ2 = 10^-5 Wb

To find: Average emf induced in the coil

Formula used:
The average emf induced in a coil is given by
E = ΔΦ/Δt
where ΔΦ is the change in magnetic flux and Δt is the time taken for the change.

Calculation:
Change in magnetic flux, ΔΦ = Φ2 - Φ1
= (10^-5 - 40 x 10^-6) Wb
= 6 x 10^-6 Wb

Time taken for the change, Δt = t/N
= 0.04/100 sec
= 4 x 10^-4 sec

Average emf induced in the coil, E = ΔΦ/Δt
= (6 x 10^-6)/(4 x 10^-4) V
= 0.075 V

Therefore, the average emf induced in the coil is 0.075 V, which is option D.

The magnetic flux linked with a coil is changed from 1 Wb to 0.1 Wb in 0.1 second. The induced emf is​
  • a)
    0.9V
  • b)
    0.09V
  • c)
    9.0V
  • d)
    0.009V
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
Change n in magnetic flux Δϕ=0.1−1=−0.9 Weber
Time taken  Δt=0.1 sec
So, emf induced in the coil  E=− Δϕ​/Δt
⟹ E=− (−0.9)​/ 0.1=9 Volts
Hence option C is the correct answer.

A constant current I is maintained in a solenoid. Which of the following quantities will not increase if an iron rod is inserted in the solenoid along its axis?
  • a)
    Magnetic field at the centre.
  • b)
    Self-inductance of the solenoid.
  • c)
    Magnetic flux linked with the solenoid.
  • d)
    Rate of joule heating.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Fahad Chauhan answered
Magnetic field is directly proportional to permiability and when iron rod is inserted the relative permeability changes and thus magnetic field , self inductance is proportional to flux which is proportional to magnetic field and thus follow above explanation, and remaining last option rate of heating =I²R and both these factors doesn't get affected by iron rod , and hence this is correct option.

In the given circuit the maximum deflection in the galvanometer occurs when
  • a)
    magnet is rotated inside the coil
  • b)
    magnet is stationary at the center of the coil.
  • c)
    numbers of turns in the coil is reduced.
  • d)
    magnet is pushed into the coil.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

sankalp raj answered
This question based on lenz law. as the bar magnet is moving , there is a change in magnetic flux.This will give polarity in the coil. Hence the current developed in the coil. so the option d is right.

electromagnetic induction i.e currents can be induced in coils (Select the best)
  • a)
    Only if the coil moves
  • b)
    Only if the coil moves and magnet also moves in the same direction
  • c)
    if relative motion of coil and magnet is present.
  • d)
    Only if the magnet moves
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Consider a cylindrical copper coil connected serially to a galvanometer . a strong magnet with north or south pole is taken towards it. and coil is moved up and down.
when ever there is a relative motion between coil and the magnet the galvanometer shows deflection . indicating flow of induced current.
the deflection is momentary . it last so long as there is relative motion between coil and magnet.
the direction of induced current changes if magnet or coil is moved towards or away frm it
the deflection is more when the relative motion is faster or less when it is slow.
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The total number of magnetic lines of force crossing a surface normally is termed as
  • a)
    Magnetic field.
  • b)
    Magnetic permeability.
  • c)
    Magnetic flux.
  • d)
    Magnetic susceptibility.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The measurement of the total magnetic field that passes through a given area is known as magnetic flux. It is helpful in describing the effects of the magnetic force on something occupying a given area.
If we consider a simple flat area A as our example and angle θ as the angle between the normal to the surface and a magnetic field vector, then the magnetic flux is given by the equation:
ϕ=BAcosΘ
 

Foucault Currents are also called
a)Both eddy and induced current
b)Direct Currents
c)Induced Current
d)Eddy Currents
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Nandini Patel answered
Eddy currents are the currents which are induced in a conductor whenever the amount of linked magnetic flux with the conductor changes. These were discovered by Foucault in the year 1895 and hence they are also called Foucault currents.

The north pole of a magnet is brought near a coil. The induced current in the coil as seen by an observer on the side of magnet will be
  • a)
    in the clockwise direction
  • b)
    in the anticlockwise direction
  • c)
    initially in the clockwise and then anticlockwise direction
  • d)
    initially in the anticlockwise and then clockwise direction
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
The direction of the current will be anticlockwise.
 
According to Lenz's law, the current in the coil will be induced in the direction that'll oppose the external magnetic field .
As the flux due to the external magnet is increasing ( as the N-pole is brought close ) , the coil will have to induce current in the anticlockwise direction to oppose this increase in flux and not in clockwise direction as that'll end up supporting the external flux.

A magnet is moved towards the coil (i) quickly, (ii) slowly, the induced emf is​
  • a)
    more in (i) than in (ii) case.
  • b)
    Smaller in (i) than in (ii) case.
  • c)
    Same in both.
  • d)
    Nothing can be said.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajesh Gupta answered
When a magnet is moved towards the coil quickly, the rate of change of flux is larger than that if the magnetic field is moved slowly, thus larger emf is induced due to quick movement of the coil.

Two identical coaxial circular loops carry a current i each circulating in the same direction. If the loops approach each other
  • a)
    the current in each will decrease
  • b)
    the current in each will increase
  • c)
    the current in each will remain the same
  • d)
    the current in one will increase and in other will decrease
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Tejas Desai answered
Ans.

Option (a)

As coils approach each other, the flux linked with each coil increases. A current will be induced in each coil which will try to decrease the flux. This implies induced current in each coil will be opposite to initial current. So, current in each coil decreases as the coils approach each other.

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