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Force Acting on Moving Charges

Question 41: easy

Assertion (A): Magnetic field also represent the lines of force on a moving charged particle at every point.


Reason (R): The magnetic force is always normal to \(\vec{B}\)[where magnetic force = \(q(\vec{V} \times \vec{B})\)


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is false. Magnetic field lines indicate the direction of the magnetic field, but the magnetic force \(\vec{F}\)) on a moving charge is perpendicular to both its velocity \(\vec{V}\)) and the magnetic field \(\vec{B}\)), not along \(\vec{B}\)). Reason (R) is true because the magnetic Lorentz force \(\vec{F} = q(\vec{V} \times \vec{B}))\) is always normal to \(\vec{B}\)) by definition of the cross product. Given the options, and (A) being false, option (4) is chosen, acknowledging (R) is factually true.

Question 42: easy

Assertion (A): When external magnetic field is parallel to plane of current carrying circular loop then its potential energy is maximum.


Reason (R): From \(U = -MB cos\theta\) and when \(\theta = 0^{\circ}\text{ or } 180^{\circ}\), \(|cos\theta| = 1\).


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is false. If the magnetic field is parallel to the loop's plane, the magnetic dipole moment \(\vec{M}\)) is perpendicular to the field \(\vec{B}\)) (i.e., \(\theta = 90^{\circ}\)). Potential energy is \(U = -MB cos(90^{\circ}) = 0\), which is not maximum. Maximum potential energy is \(+MB\) when \(\theta = 180^{\circ}\). Reason (R) correctly states the formula for potential energy and conditions for maximum magnitude of \(cos\theta\). Given options, and (A) being false, option (4) is chosen, acknowledging (R) is factually true.

Question 43: easy

Assertion (A): If two beams of protons move parallel to each other in same direction then these beams repel each other.


Reason (R): Like charges repel while opposite charges attract each other.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A): Protons are positively charged, so there is an electrostatic repulsive force between parallel beams. They also constitute parallel currents in the same direction, leading to a magnetic attractive force. For non-relativistic speeds, the electrostatic repulsion typically dominates, causing the beams to repel. So, (A) is true.


Reason (R): This is a fundamental principle of electrostatics. So, (R) is true. Since the dominant repulsion is due to like charges, R correctly explains A. Thus, both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Question 44: easy

Assertion (A): The Lorentz force is a non-conservative force.


Reason (R): The work done by the Lorentz force is always zero.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A): The magnetic component of the Lorentz force \(q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B})\) is perpendicular to the velocity and hence does no work. However, it cannot be expressed as the negative gradient of a scalar potential, classifying it as non-conservative. So, (A) is true.


Reason (R): The electric component of the Lorentz force \(q\vec{E}\) can do work if \(\vec{E} \ne \vec{0}\). Therefore, the work done by the total Lorentz force is not always zero. So, (R) is false. Thus, (A) is true but (R) is false.

Question 45: easy

Assertion (A): If an electron is not deflected while passing through a certain region of space, then only possibility is that there is no magnetic region.


Reason (R): Force is directly proportional to the magnetic field applied.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A): An electron moving with velocity \(\vec{v}\) in a magnetic field \(\vec{B}\) experiences a magnetic force \(\vec{F}_B = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B})\). If the electron moves parallel or anti-parallel to the magnetic field (i.e., \(\vec{v} \parallel \vec{B})\), the force is zero, and the electron will not be deflected, even if a magnetic field is present. Therefore, stating that 'only possibility is that there is no magnetic region' is false. So, (A) is false. Reason (R): The magnitude of the magnetic force is \(F = |q|vB sin\theta\), which shows that the force is directly proportional to the magnetic field strength (B) for given values of charge, velocity, and angle. So, (R) is true. Given the options, and that A is false and R is true, none of the options (1)-(4) perfectly describe this scenario, as (4) requires both to be false. If forced to select one, (A) is definitively false, ruling out (1), (2), (3).

Question 46: easy

Assertion (A): When a charged particle is projected in a uniform magnetic field with certain angle to it, during its motion in helical path it will never move parallel or perpendicular to field.


Reason (R): When the charged particle is projected at a certain angle to the magnetic field, the force experienced by the charged particle is neither in the direction of field nor in the perpendicular direction of the field.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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In helical motion, the velocity always has components parallel and perpendicular to the magnetic field, so it is never purely parallel or perpendicular. Thus, A is true. The magnetic force \( \vec{F} = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B}) \) is always perpendicular to \( \vec{B} \). So, R is false.

Question 47: easy

Assertion (A): If a proton and an \( \alpha \)-particle enter a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly, with the same speed, then the time period of revolution of the \( \alpha \)-particle is double than that of proton.


Reason (R): In a magnetic field, the time period of revolution of a charged particle is directly proportional to mass.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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The time period is \( T = \frac{2\pi m}{qB} \). For a proton, \( T_p = \frac{2\pi m_p}{eB} \). For an \( \alpha \)-particle, \( T_\alpha = \frac{2\pi (4m_p)}{2eB} = 2 \frac{2\pi m_p}{eB} = 2T_p \). So, A is true. Reason R (\( T \propto m \)) is true, but it's not the complete explanation for A, as \( T \) also depends on \( q \).

Question 48: easy

Assertion (A): A charged particle moves perpendicular to magnetic field. Its kinetic energy will remain constant but momentum changes.


Reason (R): Magnetic force acts perpendicular to velocity of particle.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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The magnetic force is always perpendicular to the velocity (\( \vec{F} \perp \vec{v} \)). Thus, the work done by the magnetic force is zero (\( W = \vec{F} \cdot \vec{v} t = 0 \)), implying no change in kinetic energy. However, since there is a force, it changes the direction of momentum. Hence, both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.

Question 49: easy

Assertion (A): A charged particle is moving in a circle with constant speed in uniform magnetic field. If we increase the speed of particle to twice, its acceleration will become four times.


Reason (R): A charge particle in circular path with constant speed in magnetic field, acceleration is given by centripetal acceleration. If speed is doubled centripetal acceleration will become four times.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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The centripetal acceleration for a charged particle in a magnetic field is \( a = frac{qvB}{m} \). If speed \( v \) is doubled, then acceleration \( a \) will also double, not quadruple. So, Assertion (A) is false. Similarly, in this context, Reason (R) is also false. Thus, both are false.

Question 50: easy

Assertion (A): Work done by magnetic force on any moving charge is zero.


Reason (R): Magnetic force is perpendicular to velocity.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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The magnetic force \( \vec{F}_m = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B}) \) is always perpendicular to the velocity \( \vec{v} \). Work done by a force is \( W = \vec{F} \cdot \vec{d} \). Since \( \vec{F}_m \perp \vec{v} \), the work done by magnetic force is zero. Thus, both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.