Moving Charges and Magnetism


Moving Charges and Magnetism

  1. A circuit contains an ammeter, a battery of 30V and a resistance 40.8Ω all connected in series. If the ammeter has a coil of resistance 480Ω and a shunt of 20Ω, the reading in the ammeter will be:









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    ​From circuit diagram ​​​ ​

    Resistance of ammeter =
    480 × 20
    = 19.2Ω.
    480 + 20

    ​Total resistance R = 40.8 + 19.2 = 60Ω ​
    Reading in the ammeter i = V/R
    =
    30
    = 0.5 A
    40.8 + 19.2

    Correct Option: D

    ​From circuit diagram ​​​ ​

    Resistance of ammeter =
    480 × 20
    = 19.2Ω.
    480 + 20

    ​Total resistance R = 40.8 + 19.2 = 60Ω ​
    Reading in the ammeter i = V/R
    =
    30
    = 0.5 A
    40.8 + 19.2


  1. A particle of mass m, charge Q and kinetic energy T enters a transverse uniform magnetic field of induction B . After 3 seconds, the kinetic energy of the particle will be :









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    When a charged particle enters a transverse magnetic field it traverse a circular path. Its kinetic energy remains constant.

    Correct Option: C

    When a charged particle enters a transverse magnetic field it traverse a circular path. Its kinetic energy remains constant.