Jawahar Navodaya vidyalaya Vizianagaram

PWT-02

CLASS 12 - PHYSICS
Time Allowed : 90 mins Maximum Marks :40

Choose the correct option from the following: [1×10=10]

1. The strength of the earth’s magnetic field is

(a) constant everywhere. (b) zero everywhere.

(c) having very high value. (d) vary from place to place on the earths surface.

2.Which of the following is responsible for the earth’s magnetic field?

(а) Convective currents in earth’s core (б) Diversive current in earth’s core.

(c) Rotational motion of earth. (d) Translational motion of earth.

3.Which of the following independent quantities is not used to specify the earth’s magnetic field?

(a) Magnetic declination (θ). (b) Magnetic dip (δ).

(c) Horizontal component of earth’s field (BH).(d) Vertical component of earth’s field (BV).

4.The angle of dip at a certain place where the horizontal and vertical components of the earth’s
magnetic field are equal is

(a) 30° (b) 75° (c) 60° (d) 45°

5.The primary origin of magnetism lies in

(a) atomic current and intrinsic spin of electrons. (b) polar and non polar nature of molecules.

(c) pauli exclusion principle. (d) electronegative nature of materials.

6.Point out the correct direction of

 magnetic field in the given figures.

7.Two particles A and B having equal charges after being accelerated through the same potential
difference enter a region of uniform magnetic field and describe circular path of radii R1 and R2
respectively. The ratio of the masses of A to B is:

(a) (R1/R2)2 (b) (R2/R1) (c) (R1/R2)² (d) R1/R2

8.When a charged particle moves perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field, its:

(a) Energy and momentum both change.

(b) Energy and momentum both don’t change.

(c) Energy changes but momentum remains unchanged.

(d) Momentum changes but energy remains unchanged.

9.Magnetic field is not associated with:

(a) a charge in uniform motion. (b) a decelerated charge.

(c) an accelerated charge. (d) a stationary change.

10.Which device will have the least resistance?

(a) Ammeter of range 1A (b) Ammeter of range 10 A

(c) Voltmeter of range 1 V (d) Voltmeter of range 10 V

Directions: These questions consist of two statements, each printed as Assertion and Reason. While
answering these questions, you are required to choose any one of the following four responses.

(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect. [1×5=5]

11.Assertion : In electric circuits, wires carrying currents in opposite directions are often twisted
together

Reason : If the wires are not twisted together, the combination of the wires forms a current loop, the
magnetic field generated by the loop might affect adjacent circuits or components.

12.Assertion: To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter a small resistance is connected in parallel

with it.

Reason: The small resistance increases the combined resistance of the combination.

13.Assertion : The true geographic north direction is found by using a compass needle.

Reason : The magnetic meridian of the earth is along the axis of rotation of the earth.

14.Assertion : A disc-shaped magnet is deviated above a superconducting material that has been

cooled by liquid nitrogen.

Reason : Superconductors repel a magnet.

15.Assertion : Ferro-magnetic substances become paramagnetic above Curie temp.

Reason : Domains are destroyed at high temperature.

16.Case Study Question 1: [1×5=5]

Read the following case/passage and answer the following questions:

Elements of the Earth’s Magnetic Field. The earth’s magnetic field at a point on its surface is usually
characterized by three quantities: (a) declination (b) inclination or dip and (c) horizontal component of
the field. These are known as the elements of the earth’s magnetic field. At a place, angle between
geographic meridian and magnetic meridian is defined as magnetic declination, whereas angle made by
the earth’s magnetic field with the horizontal in magnetic meridian is known as magnetic dip.

(i) In a certain place, the horizontal component of magnetic field is 1/ 3 times the vertical

component. The angle of dip at this place is

(a) Zero (b) π/3 (c) π/2 (d) π/6

(ii) The angle between the true geographic north and the north shown by a compass needle is

called as

(a) inclination (b) magnetic declination (c) angle of meridian (d) magnetic pole

(iii) The angle of dip at the poles and the equator respectively are

(a) 30º, 60º (b) 0º, 90º (c) 45º, 90º (d) 90º, 0º

(iv) A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a geomagnetic pole.

(a) It will become rigid showing no movement. (b) It will stay in any position.

(c) It will stay in north-south direction only. (d) It will stay in east-west direction only.

(v) Select the correct statement from the following:

(a) The magnetic dip is zero at the centre of the earth.

(b) Magnetic dip decreases as we move away from the equator towards the magnetic pole.

(c) Magnetic dip increases as we move away from the equator towards the magnetic pole.

(d) Magnetic dip does not vary from place to place.

17.A circular coil of wire consisting of 100 turns, each of radius 8.0 cm carries a current of 0.40A. What
is the magnitude of the magnetic field B at the centre of the coil? [2]

18.A long straight wire in the horizontal plane carries a current of 50 A in north to south direction.
Give the magnitude and direction of B at a point 2.5 m east of the wire. [2]

19.In a chamber, a uniform magnetic field of 6.5 G (1 G = 10 -4 T) is maintained. An electron is shot

into the field with a speed of 4.8 ×106 ms-1 normal to the field. Explain why the path of the electron
is a circle. Determine the radius of the circular orbit. (e = 1.5 ×10 -19 C, m = 9.1 ×10 -31kg) [2]

20. Two long and parallel straight wires A and B carrying currents of 8.0 A and 5.0 A in the same
direction are separated by a distance of 4.0 cm. Estimate the force on a 10 cm section of wire A.[2]

21.What do you mean by hysteresis loop. Explain remenance and coercivity. [3]

22.Explain Biot- savart law. Find an expression for magnetic field of a current carrying loop of
radius R at a point at on the axis at a distance 'x'. [5]

23.Explain the types of material according to their magnetic property. Mention the effects
of Curie's law on their properties. [4]