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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 1

What is the electric field at the center of a uniformly charged semicircular arc i.e., at point P in Fig.

Detailed Solution for IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 1


Let λ is the charge per unit length of arc of radius ‘a' splitting the arc in to small segment Δs1  and point charge on each is λΔs1,. From coulomb’s law, the electric field due to the Δs1  is
...(i)
From fig. it is clear that at point PEx will be zero because i E, will be canceled by the contribution from a symmetrically placed Δt on the left half of the arc. So in order to find total E we need only compute Ey at point P. so.
...(ii)
-ve sign arises Because ΔEv is in - y direction sum over the whole are
...(iii)
Along the circle of radius a. ds = adθ
So. 

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 2

Two electric dipoles p1 and p2 are placed at (0, 0, 0) and (2, 0, 0) respectively with both of them pointing in the +z direction. Without changing the orientations of the dipoles. P2 is moved to (0. 4. 0). The ratio of the electrostatic potential energy of the dipoles after moving to that before moving is.

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In first case


...(i)

...(ii)
In new case P2 is shifted to (0, 4, 0). then the electric field at the site of P2 is

...(iii)
So, 
 ...(iv)
So from equation (2) & (4)

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 3

A spherical piece of radius much less than the radius of a charged spherical shell (charge density σ) is removed from the shell itself then electric field intensity at the mid point of aperture is

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For a charged spherical shell.
...(i)
Let  be the electric field due to small removed portion and  the electric field due to remaining portion.
 ...(ii)
Comparing (i) and rii) we get
 ...(iii)
and  (iv)
⇒  (from (iii) and (iv)

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 4

A cubical box sits in a uniform electric field as shown in Fig. What is the net flux coming out of the box.

Detailed Solution for IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 4

Because the field lines simply skim the four sides of the box. the flux through them is zero. The flux through the top is since cosθ = cos 00 = 1 in this case .
For the bottom.  The negative sign arises because the flux is into the bottom area, not out of it.
Because A1 = A0. the net flux from the box is 

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 5

A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges O. The system of three charges will be in equilibrium if q equal to

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Let two equal charges Q each, be held at A and B. where AB = 2x. C is the centre of AB. where charge q is held.

For the three charges to be in equilibrium, net force on each charge must be zero.
Now. total force on Q at B is

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 6

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 7

A long cylinder carries a volume charge density that is given by p = kr where k is constant and r is the distance from the axis. Then the electric field inside the cylinder is

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So, 
Now, 

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 8

Does the potential function φ = q(x2 + y2 + z2)-1/2  satisfies the laplace’s equations.

Detailed Solution for IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 8

We have 


...(i)
 ...(ii)
and  ...(iii)
Adding (1), (2) and (3)
 
i.e.  which is Laplace's equation. Thus the function
 satisfies Laplace's equation.

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 9

If a single dielectric material is to be used to have the same capacitance C in this capacitor, then its dielectric constant k is given by

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Equivalent circuit is as shown in Figure


or 
Since  we get

∴ 
i.e. 

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 10

Two slabs of the same dimensions, having dielectric constants Kand K2. completely fill die space between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor as shown in the figure. If C is the original capacitance of the capacitor, the new capacitance is

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The arrangement is equivalent to two capacitors, each of plate area A and separation d/2, connected in series having capacitances

∴ 

Original capacitance 
∴  

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 11

An electron moving with a speed 'u‘ along the position x - axis at y = 0 enters a region of uniform magnetic field which exists to the right of y - axis . The electron exists from the region after sometimes with the speed V at coordinate y then

Detailed Solution for IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 11

Magnetic force does not change the speed of charged particle. Hence, v = u. Further magnetic field on the electron in the given condition is along negative y-axis in the starting. Or it describes a circular path in clockwise direction. Hence, when it exits from the field, y < 0.

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 12

A long straight conductor, carrying a current L is bent into the shape shown in the figure. The radius of the circular loop is r. The magnetic field at the centre of the loop is

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Field due to straight part.  out of the page
Field due to circular part.   to the page 
Net field B =  into the page.

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 13

A battery of emf V volt is connected across a coil of uniform wire as shown. The radius of the coil is 'a' metres and the total resistance of the coil is R ohm. The magnetic field at the centre O of the coil (in tesla) is

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 14

In terms of basic units of mass (M). Length (L). time (Tr and charge 0. the dimensions of magnetized field (H» are

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We know

and  M1T-1Q-1
So, 
 

IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 15

A magnetic needle is kept in a non-uniform magnetic field. It experiences:-

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Option(A) is correct as both the magnetic force & torque will be applied on it. (torque): 

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 16

A particle of charge +q and mass m moving under the influence of a uniform electric field E and a uniform magnetic field B k follows a trajectory from P to Q as shown in the figure. The velocities at P and Q are  Which of the following statement is correct?

Detailed Solution for IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 16

Work done by tire electric force = Change of kinetic energy 

or 
Now. rate of work done = F.v
∴ Rate of work done by the electric field at P

Rate of work done by the electric field at Q 
= qE 2v cos 90" = 0
Work done by the magnetic field is obviously zero at it points. 
So C is not possible

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 17

A series LCR circuit containing a resistance of 120 Ω has angular lesonance frequency 4 * 105 rad s-1. At resonance the voltages across resistance and inductance are 60 V and 40 V respectively.

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Now in case of series LCR circuit,

So current will lag the applied voltage by 45if


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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 18

A positively charged thin metal ring of radius R is fixed in the xy plane with its centre at the origin 0. A negatively charged particle P is released from rest at the point (0. 0. Z0) where Z0 > 0. Then the motion of P is :

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Let o be the charge on the ling, the negative charge -q is released from point P (0, 0, Z0). The electric field at P due to the charged ring will be along positive z-axis and its magnitude will be 

E = 0 at centre of the ring because Z0= 0

Therefore, force on charge P will be towards centre as shown, and its magnitude is

Similarly, when it crosses the origin . the force is again towards centre O.
Thus tire motion of the particle is period ic for all values of Z0 lying between 0 and 
Secondly   
 (From equation 1)
i.e. there storing force 0. Hence the motion of the particle will be simple harmonic. (Here negative sign implies that the force is towards its mean position.)

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 19

In the series circuit of Fig. suppose   Then
 

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The inductive and capacitive reactances are 


The impedance Z of the circuit is

Z = 500 Ω
Witfi source voitage amplitude V = 50 V the current amplitude is

The phase angle is

from fig. the voltage amplitudes V R, V L. and Vc across the resistor, inductor, and capacitor. respectively, are

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 20

In a nonmagnetic medium E = 4sin  Then,

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we know electric field vector
Since  the medium is not free space but a lossless medium.
 (nonmagnetic). 
Hence 
or 



On plane 2x + y = 5 
Hence the total power is  

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 21

Three point charges are placed at the following points on the x axis: + 2μC at x = 0, - 3μC at x = 40 cm. - 5μC at x = 120 cm. What is the force (in Newton) on the - 3μC chaige ?


Detailed Solution for IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 21

Figure is a diagram of the step with . The force on q2 is the vector sum of two contributions, the attractive force due to q1(toward q1) and the repulsive force due to q3 (also toward q1). The sum of these two forces, taken algebraically, since they are along the same line, is 
F = F1 + F2



= - 0 . 55N or 0.55 N to left

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 22

Four capacitors, each of 25μF.are connected as shown in the following circuit. A d.c. voltmeter reads 200 volts. The charge (in coulomb) on each capacitor is _____


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All the capacitors are in parallel and P.D. across each is 200 V. 
∴ O = CV = 25 * 10-6 * 200 = 5 * 10-3 C

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 23

The figure shows two identical parallel plate capacitors connected to a battery with switch S closed. The switch is now opened and the free space between the plates of the capacitors is filled with a dielectric of constant 3. The ratio of the total energy stored in both capacitors before and after tire introduction of the dielectric is ____


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Initial energy 
Final energy of A 
Final p.d. across B. V . is given by (3C) V = C V or V = V/3
∴ Final energy of B

∴ Total final energy

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 24

The electric field intensity at a point on tine surface of a conductor is given by   What is the surface charge density (in Pc/m2) at the point.


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Supposing the conductor to be surrounded by free space.


The ambiguity in sign arises from that in the direction of the outer normal to the surface at the given point.

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 25

A copper rod of length 0.19 m is moving with uniform velocity 10 ms-1 parallel to a long straight wire carrying a current of 5A. The rod is perpendicular to the wire with its ends at distance 0.01 m and 0.2 m from it. Calculate the e.m.f. induced 


Detailed Solution for IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 25

Here  Due to motion of element dx in the field. B induced e.m. f. dE = Bvdx Total e.m. f.

= 30 x 10-6 V = 30 μV

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 26

In an LCR circuit, the capacitance is made one - fourth when in resonance, then how many times the inductance should be changed, so that the circuit remains in resonance?


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At resonance ; XL = Xc

Now 

Thus change in inductance should be 4 times.

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 27

A 50 Hz A.C. current of peak value 1A flows through the primary coil of a transformer. If the mutual inductance between primary and secondary is 1.5 H. the mean value of the induced voltage (in V) is ________ .


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Frequency of A.C. n = 50 Hz
time period T 
Time in which current changes from peak
value (ii) to zero (ii
i.e. 
then Δi- change in current 
= ii — ii = 0 — 1 = - 1 A .
∴ mean induced e.m.f.

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 28

A long solenoid of diameter 0.1 m has 2 * 104 turns per meter. At the centre of, the solenoid a 100 turn coil of radius 0.01m is placed with its axis coinciding with that of the solenoid. The current in the solenoid is decreasing at a constant rate from +2A to -2A in 0.05 sec. Find the total charge (in μC ) flowing through the coil during this time if the resistance of the coil is 10 π2 ohm.


Detailed Solution for IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 28

As field inside, a solenoid is given by


so here.

And hence flux linked with the coil


Further as the coil has a resistance of 10π2 ohm. the current induced in it. 

and as, 
So,  

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 29

Find the ratio of average and rms value for the saw-tooth voltage of peak value Vas shown in Fig.


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As the equation of the saw-tooth wave shown in Fig. will be.

so (a) 
i.e. 
and (b) 
i.e. 
i.e. 

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IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 30

A 750 hertz, 20 V source is connected to a resistance of 100 ohm. an inductance of 0.1803 henry and a capacitance of 10 microfarad all in series. Calculate the time (in sec .) in which the resistance (thermal capacity 2J/oC ) will get heated by 10oC.


Detailed Solution for IIT JAM Physics MCQ Test 5 - Question 30

As in this problem,


and hence. 

but as in case of ac.

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