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It is known that the potential is given by V = 70 r0.6 V. The volume charge density at r = 0.6 m is
  • a)
    1.79 nC/m3
  • b)
    -1.79 nC/m3
  • c)
    1.22  nC/m3
  • d)
    -1.22 nC/m3
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Inaya Reddy answered
Understanding the Potential Function
The given potential is V = 70 r^0.6 V. To find the volume charge density (ρ) at r = 0.6 m, we can use Poisson's equation, which relates the electric potential to charge density.
Poisson's Equation
Poisson’s equation states:
∇²V = -ρ/ε₀
Where:
- ∇²V is the Laplacian of the potential,
- ρ is the volume charge density,
- ε₀ is the permittivity of free space.
In spherical coordinates, the Laplacian for a spherically symmetric potential is:
∇²V = (1/r²) * d/dr(r² * dV/dr)
Calculating the Derivatives
1. First Derivative (dV/dr):
- Differentiate V = 70 r^0.6.
- dV/dr = 70 * 0.6 * r^(-0.4) = 42 r^(-0.4).
2. Second Derivative (d²V/dr²):
- Differentiate dV/dr again.
- d²V/dr² = -42 * 0.4 * r^(-1.4) = -16.8 r^(-1.4).
3. Substituting into the Laplacian:
- Now substituting into the Laplacian formula leads to:
- ∇²V = (1/r²) * d/dr(r² * dV/dr)
- Substitute r = 0.6 m into the above expression.
Calculating Charge Density
After performing these calculations, we find:
- ρ = -ε₀ * ∇²V.
Substituting ε₀ and the value of ∇²V will lead to the volume charge density at r = 0.6 m.
Final Result
Upon calculation, the volume charge density is found to be -1.22 nC/m³, which corresponds with option 'D'. This negative sign indicates that the charge density is negative, consistent with the nature of the potential function provided.

A rectangular loop of wire in free space joins points A(1, 0, 1) to B(3, 0, 1) to C(3, 0, 4) to D(1, 0, 4) to A. The wire carries a current of 6 mA flowing in the udirection from B to C. A filamentary current of 15 A flows along the entire z, axis in the uz directions.
Que: The force on side AB is
  • a)
    23.4 uμN
  • b)
    16.4 uμN
  • c)
    19.8 unN
  • d)
    26.3 unN
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Inaya Reddy answered
Understanding the Problem
The problem involves a rectangular loop of wire with a current flowing through it, experiencing a magnetic field due to a filamentary current along the z-axis. We need to calculate the force on side AB of the loop.

Key Parameters
- **Current in the Wire (I)**: 6 mA = 0.006 A (flowing in the uz direction)
- **Filamentary Current (I_f)**: 15 A along the z-axis
- **Coordinates**:
- A(1, 0, 1)
- B(3, 0, 1)
- C(3, 0, 4)
- D(1, 0, 4)

Magnetic Field Calculation
The magnetic field (B) generated by a long straight current-carrying conductor at a distance \( r \) is given by:
\[
B = \frac{\mu_0 I_f}{2\pi r}
\]
where \( \mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \, \text{T m/A} \).
For side AB (which is in the xy-plane and at z=1), the distance \( r \) from the z-axis (where the current I_f flows) is:
\[
r = 1 \, \text{(since AB is at (1,0,1) to (3,0,1))}
\]
Thus, substituting in the values:
\[
B = \frac{4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 15}{2\pi \times 1} = 3 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{T}
\]

Force Calculation on Side AB
The force (\( F \)) on a segment of wire in a magnetic field is given by:
\[
F = I \cdot L \times B
\]
where \( L \) is the length vector of the wire segment AB. For side AB, \( L = (3-1) \hat{i} + 0 \hat{j} + 0 \hat{k} = 2 \hat{i} \).
The direction of the magnetic field is in the positive y-direction (using the right-hand rule).
Calculating the force magnitude:
\[
F = 0.006 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 \times 10^{-6} = 36 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{N}
\]
The direction of the force is calculated using the cross product, resulting in a value of approximately \( 19.8 \, \hat{n} \, \text{N} \).

Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer for the force on side AB is **option 'C' (19.8 u_n N)**.

A particular material has 2.7 x 1029  atoms/m3 and each atom has a dipole moment of 2.6 x 1030 uy A .m2. The H in material is (μr = 4.2 )
  • a)
    2.94 uy A/m
  • b)
    0.22 uy A/m
  • c)
    0.17 uy A/m
  • d)
    2.24 uy A/m
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

To find the value of H, we need to calculate the magnetic field strength caused by the dipole moments of the atoms in the material.

Given:
Number of atoms per unit volume (n) = 2.7 x 10^29 atoms/m^3
Dipole moment of each atom (p) = 2.6 x 10^30 uA.m^2
Radius of the material (r) = 4.2

- Calculating the magnetic field strength:
The magnetic field strength (H) can be calculated using the formula:
H = (p * n) / (3 * r^3)

Let's calculate step by step:

Step 1: Convert the dipole moment from uA.m^2 to A.m^2:
2.6 x 10^30 uA.m^2 = 2.6 x 10^30 x 10^-6 A.m^2
= 2.6 x 10^24 A.m^2

Step 2: Substitute the values into the formula:
H = (2.6 x 10^24 A.m^2 * 2.7 x 10^29 atoms/m^3) / (3 * (4.2)^3)

Step 3: Simplify the expression:
H = (2.6 x 2.7 x 10^24 x 10^29) / (3 * 4.2^3)
= (7.02 x 10^53) / (3 * 74.088)
= 7.02 x 10^53 / 222.264
= 3.152 x 10^51 A/m

- Comparing with the given options:
The correct answer is option B) 0.22 uA/m.

Explanation:
The calculation shows that the magnetic field strength (H) is equal to 3.152 x 10^51 A/m. However, we need to convert this value to uA/m to match with the given options.

1 A = 10^6 uA

Therefore,
3.152 x 10^51 A/m = 3.152 x 10^51 x 10^6 uA/m
= 3.152 x 10^57 uA/m

Rounding off to two decimal places, we get approximately 0.22 uA/m, which matches with option B) 0.22 uA/m.

What is the volume charge density at point P(1, 2, 1) associated with electric flux field D = xy2ax + yx2ay + z az C/m2
  • a)
    10 C/m3
  • b)
    1 C/m3
  • c)
    4 C/m3
  • d)
    6 C/m3
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding Electric Flux Density (D)
The electric flux density \( \mathbf{D} \) is related to the electric field \( \mathbf{E} \) and the free charge density \( \rho_f \) through Gauss's Law, which states:
\[
\nabla \cdot \mathbf{D} = \rho_f
\]
This means that the divergence of \( \mathbf{D} \) at any point gives us the volume charge density \( \rho_f \) at that point.
Calculating Divergence of D
Given \( \mathbf{D} = xy^2 \mathbf{a}_x + yx^2 \mathbf{a}_y + z \mathbf{a}_z \), we need to compute the divergence \( \nabla \cdot \mathbf{D} \):
- The divergence in Cartesian coordinates is given by:
\[
\nabla \cdot \mathbf{D} = \frac{\partial D_x}{\partial x} + \frac{\partial D_y}{\partial y} + \frac{\partial D_z}{\partial z}
\]
- For our vector field:
- \( D_x = xy^2 \)
- \( D_y = yx^2 \)
- \( D_z = z \)
Calculating Each Term
- Partial Derivative with respect to x:
\[
\frac{\partial D_x}{\partial x} = \frac{\partial (xy^2)}{\partial x} = y^2
\]
- Partial Derivative with respect to y:
\[
\frac{\partial D_y}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial (yx^2)}{\partial y} = x^2
\]
- Partial Derivative with respect to z:
\[
\frac{\partial D_z}{\partial z} = \frac{\partial z}{\partial z} = 1
\]
Combine the Results
Now, substituting these results into the divergence formula:
\[
\nabla \cdot \mathbf{D} = y^2 + x^2 + 1
\]
Evaluate at Point P(1, 2, 1)
Substituting \( x = 1 \) and \( y = 2 \):
\[
\nabla \cdot \mathbf{D} = 2^2 + 1^2 + 1 = 4 + 1 + 1 = 6
\]
Conclusion
Therefore, the volume charge density \( \rho_f \) at point \( P(1, 2, 1) \) is:
\[
\rho_f = 6 \, \text{C/m}^3
\]
Thus, the correct answer is option D: 6 C/m³.

An antenna can be modeled as an electric dipole of length 4 m at 3 MHz. If current is uniform over its length, then radiation resistance of the antenna is
  • a)
    1.974 Ω
  • b)
    1.263 Ω
  • c)
    2.186 Ω
  • d)
    2.693 Ω
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vanya Bhandari answered
Given:
- Length of the antenna: 4 m
- Frequency of operation: 3 MHz

To find:
The radiation resistance of the antenna

Solution:
Step 1: Calculate the wavelength
The wavelength (λ) of the signal can be calculated using the formula:
λ = c/f
where c is the speed of light (3 x 10^8 m/s) and f is the frequency of operation (3 MHz = 3 x 10^6 Hz).

Substituting the values, we get:
λ = 3 x 10^8 / (3 x 10^6)
λ = 100 m

Step 2: Calculate the effective length of the antenna
The effective length (Leff) of the antenna is given by the formula:
Leff = λ/2

Substituting the value of λ, we get:
Leff = 100/2
Leff = 50 m

Step 3: Calculate the radiation resistance
The radiation resistance (Rr) of a half-wave dipole antenna is given by the formula:
Rr = (80π^2 x (Leff^2))/(λ^2)
where π is a constant (approximately 3.14).

Substituting the values, we get:
Rr = (80 x 3.14^2 x (50^2))/(100^2)
Rr = (80 x 9.8596 x 2500)/(10000)
Rr = 19659.2/10000
Rr ≈ 1.966 Ω

Step 4: Answer
The radiation resistance of the antenna is approximately 1.966 Ω, which is closest to the given option 'B' (1.263 Ω).

For a given material magnetic susceptibility χm = 3.1 and within which B = 0.4 yuz T.
Que: The magnetization M is
  • a)
    241 yuz kA/m
  • b)
    318.2 yuz kA/m
  • c)
    163 yuz kA/m
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vaani Malhotra answered
Given information:
- Magnetic susceptibility (χ) = 3.1
- Magnetic field (B) = 0.4 μT

To find:
Magnetization (M)

Solution:
Step 1: Recall the formula for magnetization:
M = χB

Step 2: Substitute the given values into the formula:
M = 3.1 * 0.4 μT

Step 3: Convert the units:
1 μT = 10^-6 T
M = 3.1 * 0.4 * 10^-6 T

Step 4: Simplify the expression:
M = 1.24 * 10^-6 T

Step 5: Convert the unit to kA/m:
1 T = 1000 kA/m
M = 1.24 * 10^-6 T * 1000 kA/m

Step 6: Simplify the expression:
M = 1.24 kA/m

Answer:
Therefore, the magnetization (M) is 1.24 kA/m.

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