Current Electricity

1.Show, on a plot, variation of resistivity of (i) a conductor, and (ii) a typical semiconductor as a
function of temperature.
Using the expression for the resistivity in terms of number density and relaxation time between the
collisions, explain how resistivity in the case of a conductor increases while it decreases in a
semiconductor, with the rise of temperature.
2. Using the concept of free electrons in a conductor, derive the expression for the conductivity
of a wire in terms of number density and relaxation time. Hence obtain the relation between
current density and the applied electric field E.
3. State Kirchhoff ’s rules and explain on what basis they are justified.
4. (i) Derive an expression for drift velocity of free electrons.
(ii) How does drift velocity of electrons in a metallic conductor vary with increase in temperature?
Explain.
5. Define the terms (i) drift velocity, (ii) relaxation time.
6. Distinguish between emf and terminal voltage of a cell.
7. Give an example of a material each for which temperature coefficient of resistivity is (i) positive, (ii)
negative.
8. Define the current sensitivity of a galvanometer. Write its SI unit.
9. The emf of a cell is always greater than its terminal voltage. Why? Give reason
10. Plot a graph showing the variation of resistance of a conducting wire as a function of its radius,
keeping the length of the wire and its temperature as constant.
11. Define electrical conductivity of a conductor and give its SI unit. On what factors does it depend?
12. Define the term ‘Mobility’ of charge carries in a conductor. Write its SI unit. What is its relation
with relaxation time?
13.Define the term drift velocity of charge carriers in a conductor. Write its relationship with
current flowing through it.
Movng Charges & Magnetism
1.Write the expression, in a vector form, for the Lorentz magnetic force F due to a charge moving with
velocity v in a magnetic field B What is the direction of the magnetic force?
2.What can be the cause of helical motion of a charged particle? Why should an ammeter have a low
resistance?
3. Why should a voltmeter have high resistance?
4. Write any two important points of similarities and differences each between Coulomb’s law for
the electrostatic field and Biot-Savart’s law for the magnetic field.
5.write the expression for the axial magnetic field of a finite solenoid of length 2l and radius r
carrying current I. Under what condition does the field become equivalent to that produced
by a bar magnet?
6.Briefly explain how a galvanometer is converted into an ammeter. (b) A galvanometer coil has a
resistance of 15 Ω and it shows full scale deflection for a current
of 4 mA. Convert it into an ammeter of range 0 to 6 A.
7.Briefly explain how a galvanometer is converted into a voltmeter.
(b) A voltmeter of a certain range is constructed by connecting a resistance of 980 Ω in series
with a galvanometer. When the resistance of 470 Ω is connected in series, the range gets
halved. Find the resistance of the galvanometer.
8.State and explain Biot-Savart law. Use it to derive an expression for the magnetic field
produced at a point near a long current carrying wire.
9. (i) State Biot-Savart Law. Using this law, find an expression for the magnetic field at the
centre of a circular coil of N-turns, radius R, carrying current I. (ii) Sketch the magnetic field for a
circular current loop, clearly indicating the direction of the field.
10.straight thick long wire of uniform circular cross-section of radius ‘a’ is carrying a steady
current I. The current is uniformly distributed across the cross-section. Use Ampere’s
circuital law to obtain a relation showing the variation of the magnetic field (Br) inside and
outside the wire with distance r, (r ≤ a) and (r > a) of the field point from the centre of its
cross-section. What is the magnetic field at the surface of this wire? Plot a graph showing
the nature of this variation.
11. Using Ampere’s circuital law, derive an expression for the magnetic field due to a current carrying
conductor at a point at a distance r from it.
12.Derive an expression for the force experienced by a current carrying straight conductor
placed in a magnetic field. Under what condition is this force maximum?
13.Two long straight parallel conductors carry steady current I1 and I2 separated by a distance d.
If the currents are flowing in the same direction, show how the magnetic field set up in one
produces an attractive force on the other. Obtain the expression for this force. Hence define
one ampere.
14. Derive an expression for torque acting on a rectangular current carrying loop kept in a
uniform magnetic field B. Indicate the direction of torque acting on the loop.
15. (i) What is the relationship between the current and the magnetic moment of a current carrying
circular loop?
16.(a) Draw a labelled diagram of a moving coil galvanometer. Describe briefly its principle and
working. (b) Answer the following:
(i) Why is it necessary to introduce a cylindrical soft iron core inside the coil of a galvanometer?
(ii) Increasing the current sensitivity of a galvanometer may not necessarily increase its
voltage sensitivity. Explain, giving reason.
17.With the help of a circuit, show how a moving coil galvanometer can be converted into an
ammeter of a given range. Write the necessary mathematical formula.
18.. (a) Derive the expression for the torque on a rectangular current carrying loop suspended in a
uniform magnetic field.
(b) A proton and a deuteron having equal momenta enter in a region of uniform magnetic field
at right angle to the direction of the field. Depict their trajectories in the field.
19.Using the concept of force between two infinitely long parallel current carrying conductors,
define one ampere of current
20. Deduce the expression for the torque acting on a planar loop of area A and carrying
current I placed in a uniform magnetic field B.If the loop is free to rotate, what would be its orientation
in stable equilibrium?
Magnetism & Matter
1.Write an an expression for magnetic field intensity due to a magnetic dipole at a point on its
axial line.
2. Derive an expression for magnetic field intensity due to a magnetic dipole at a point lies on
its equatorial line.
3.A small compass needle of magnetic moment ‘m’ is free to turn about an axis perpendicular
to the direction of uniform magnetic field ‘B’. The moment of inertia of the needle about the axis is ‘I’.
The needle is slightly disturbed from its stable position and then released. Prove that it executes simple
harmonic motion. Hence deduce the expression for its time period.
4. (b) Identify the following magnetic materials:
(i) A material having susceptibility = – 0.00015 (ii) A material having susceptibility = 10-5
5. Write three points of differences between para-, dia- and ferro- magnetic materials, giving one
example for each.
6. The susceptibility of a magnetic material is 0.9853. Identify the type of magnetic material.
Draw the modification of the field pattern on keeping a piece of this material in a uniform
magnetic field.
7. and (ii) diamagnetic substances. How does one explain this distinguishing feature?
Draw the magnetic field lines distinguishing between diamagnetic and paramagnetic materials.
Give a simple explanation to account for the difference in the magnetic behaviour of these
8. Depict the field-line pattern due to a current carrying solenoid of finite length.
(i) In what way do these lines differ from those due to an electric dipole?
(ii) Why can’t two magnetic field lines intersect each other?