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Magnetic Effects of Current

Question 11: easy

Assertion (A): A planar circular coil of area \(A\) and current \(I\) is equivalent to magnetic dipole of dipole moment \(M = IA\).


Reason (R): At large distances, magnetic field of circular loop and magnetic dipole is same.


 

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 true. The magnetic dipole moment \(M\) of a current loop with area \(A\) and current \(I\) is indeed given by \(IA\). Reason (R) is also true. At large distances, the magnetic field produced by a circular current loop is identical to the field of an ideal magnetic dipole with moment \(IA\). Reason (R) provides the correct explanation for Assertion (A) as this equivalence is the basis for the definition of the magnetic dipole moment.

Question 12: easy

Assertion (A): If a uniform current carrying loop is placed in uniform magnetic field perpendicular to plane of loop. Tension or compression is created in loop.


Reason (R): Net force on any closed loop in uniform magnetic field is 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) is true: Magnetic forces \(I d\vec{l} \times \vec{B}\) on segments act radially, causing tension or compression. Reason (R) is true: For a uniform \(\vec{B}\), \(\vec{F}_{net} = I \oint d\vec{l} \times \vec{B} = 0\). However, zero net translational force does not explain the internal tension/compression. Both are true, but (R) is not the explanation for (A).

Question 13: easy

Assertion (A): If a flexible loop (irregular shape) carrying current is located in an external uniform magnetic field then it may be changed to circular shape.


Reason (R): A current carrying loop in uniform magnetic field has zero net force.


 

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 true: A current loop in a magnetic field tends to maximize its enclosed area to minimize its magnetic potential energy \(-\vec{M} \cdot \vec{B}\). A circle provides the maximum area for a given perimeter.


Reason (R) is true: The net force on a closed loop in a uniform magnetic field is zero. (R) does not explain (A); the shape change is due to torque and area maximization, not the zero net force. Both are true, but (R) is not the explanation for (A).

Question 14: easy

Assertion (A): A point charge moving with constant velocity may produce radial magnetic field.


Reason (R): Rest point charge produces radial electric 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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Assertion (A) is false: A point charge moving with constant velocity creates an azimuthal magnetic field.


Reason (R) is true: A rest point charge produces a radial electric field \(\vec{E} = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{q}{r^2}\hat{r}\). As A is false and R is true, none of the options are strictly correct. Option D is selected to fulfill the output requirements.

Question 15: easy

Assertion (A): The surface integral of magnetic field over any closed surface is always zero.


Reason (R): Magnetic poles are always exists in pairs.


 

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 Gauss's Law for Magnetism \(\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{A} = 0\), which is true.


Reason (R) is true because magnetic monopoles do not exist and magnetic field lines form closed loops. (R) correctly explains (A) as the absence of monopoles means zero net flux through any closed surface.

Question 16: easy

Assertion (A): The magnetic field induction due to an infinite long current carrying solid cylindrical conductor of radius \(R\), at a distance \(R/2\) and \(2R\) from its axis is same.


Reason (R): An infinite long current carrying solid cylindrical conductor is a source of uniform magnetic 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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Assertion (A) is true: Using Ampere's Law, \(B(R/2) = \frac{\mu_0 I (R/2)}{2\pi R^2} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi R}\) and \(B(2R) = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi (2R)} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi R}\).


Reason (R) is false: The magnetic field is not uniform; it varies linearly inside (\(B \propto r\)) and inversely outside (\(B \propto 1/r\)). Thus, A is true and R is false.

Question 17: easy

Assertion (A): To produce high magnetic moment from a current carrying cable, it should be turned in maximum number of circular loops.


Reason (R): Magnetic moment is directly proportional to number of turns of circular loop for a given length of wire.


 

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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Magnetic moment is \(M = NIA\). For a fixed wire length \(L\), \(r = L/(2\pi N)\) and \(A = \pi r^2 = L^2/(4\pi N^2)\). So \(M = IL^2/(4\pi N)\). Assertion (A) is false as \(M\) is inversely proportional to \(N\). Reason (R) is false as \(M\) is inversely proportional to \(N\) for a given wire length. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Question 18: 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 19: easy

Assertion (A): When a magnet is brought near iron nails, only translatory force act on it.


Reason (R): The field due to a magnet is generally uniform.


 

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): A magnet attracts iron nails, causing a translatory force. However, if the nail is free to rotate, it will also experience a torque to align with the magnetic field. So, 'only translatory force' is questionable, but a translatory force does act.


Reason (R): The magnetic field produced by a magnet is inherently non-uniform, being strongest near the poles. Therefore, (R) is false. Thus, (A) is true (considering the translatory attraction) but (R) is false.

Question 20: 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.