Moving Charges and Magnetism


Moving Charges and Magnetism

  1. An electron moving in a circular orbit of radius r makes n rotations per second. The magnetic field produced at the centre has magnitude:​​









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    Radius of circular orbit = r ​
    No. of rotations per second = n
    ​i.e., T = 1/n

    ​Magnetic field at its centre, Bc =? ​
    As we know, current ​

    i =
    e
    =
    e
    = en
    T(l/n)

    = equivalent current ​Magnetic field at the centre of circular orbit, ​

    Correct Option: C

    Radius of circular orbit = r ​
    No. of rotations per second = n
    ​i.e., T = 1/n

    ​Magnetic field at its centre, Bc =? ​
    As we know, current ​

    i =
    e
    =
    e
    = en
    T(l/n)

    = equivalent current ​Magnetic field at the centre of circular orbit, ​


  1. A current carrying coil is subjected to a uniform magnetic field. The coil will orient so that its plane becomes









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    The plane of coil will orient itself so that area vector aligns itself along the magnetic field.So, the plane will orient perpendicular to the magnetic field.

    Correct Option: D

    The plane of coil will orient itself so that area vector aligns itself along the magnetic field.So, the plane will orient perpendicular to the magnetic field.



  1. A long straight wire of radius a carries a steady current I. The current is uniformly distributed over its cross-section. The ratio of the magnetic fields B and B', at radial distances a/2 and 2a respectively, from the axis of the wire is :​​









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    For points inside the wire i.e., (r ≤ R) ​

    Magnetic field B =
    μ0Ir
    2πR²

    For points outside the wire (r ≥ R)
    Magnetic field, B’ =
    μ0I
    2πR

    =
    μ0I(a/2)
    = 1 : 1
    B2πa²
    B'
    μ0I
    2π(2a)

    Correct Option: C

    For points inside the wire i.e., (r ≤ R) ​

    Magnetic field B =
    μ0Ir
    2πR²

    For points outside the wire (r ≥ R)
    Magnetic field, B’ =
    μ0I
    2πR

    =
    μ0I(a/2)
    = 1 : 1
    B2πa²
    B'
    μ0I
    2π(2a)


  1. A uniform magnetic field acts at right angles to the direction of motion of electron. As a result, the electron moves in a circular path of radius 2cm. If the speed of electron is doubled, then the radius of the circular path will be









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    r =
    mv
    or r ∝ v
    qB

    As v is doubled, the radius also becomes double. Hence, radius = 2 × 2 = 4 cm

    Correct Option: C

    r =
    mv
    or r ∝ v
    qB

    As v is doubled, the radius also becomes double. Hence, radius = 2 × 2 = 4 cm



  1. A wire carrying current I has the shape as shown in adjoining figure. Linear parts of the wire are very long and parallel to X-axis while semicircular portion of radius R is lying in Y-Z plane. Magnetic field at point O is :​​









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    Magnetic field due to segment ‘1’ ​

    B1 =
    μ0I
    [sin 90° + sin 0°](-̂k)
    4πR

    =
    - μ0I
    (-̂k) = B3
    4πR

    ​= ​Magnetic field due to segment 2 ​
    B2 =
    μ0I
    (-î) =
    - μ0I
    (πî)
    4R4πR


    ​∴ B at centre ​
    Bc = B1 + B2 + B3 =
    - μ0I
    ((πî) + ̂k)
    4πR

    Correct Option: B

    Magnetic field due to segment ‘1’ ​

    B1 =
    μ0I
    [sin 90° + sin 0°](-̂k)
    4πR

    =
    - μ0I
    (-̂k) = B3
    4πR

    ​= ​Magnetic field due to segment 2 ​
    B2 =
    μ0I
    (-î) =
    - μ0I
    (πî)
    4R4πR


    ​∴ B at centre ​
    Bc = B1 + B2 + B3 =
    - μ0I
    ((πî) + ̂k)
    4πR