MOVING CHARGES AND MAGNETISM

1. A particle of charge q is moving with a velocity 𝑣⃗ through a region, where an electric

field E and a magnetic field B are present. Write an equation for total force on charge.

2. Write the expression for Lorentz force acting on a moving charge.

3. A charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field at an angle of 40o .It’s path becomes ……..

4. (a) An electric charge ‘q’ is moving at right angles to a uniform magnetic field ’B’ with velocity ‘v’ .Write the expression for
the force acting on the charged particle

5. A particle of charge 𝑞 is moving through a uniform magnetic field of intensity B with a velocity v. Write an 0065pression
for the force acting on the particle in vector form.

6. Unit of magnetic field intensity is _________.

(i) joule (ii) tesla (iii) coulomb (iv) none of these

7. The cyclotron is a machine to accelerate particles to high energies.

(i) Draw schematic sketch of the cyclotron.

(ii) Derive an equation for cyclotron frequency.

(iii) Can neutrons be accelerated in a cyclotron ?

8. Cyclotron is a device used to accelerate charged particles.

(a) With a suitable diagram briefly explain the working of a cyclotron and obtain an expression for cyclotron frequency.
(b)A cyclotron oscillator frequency is 10 𝑀𝐻𝑧. What should be the operating magnetic field for accelerating protons?

9. Two charged particles q1 and q2 are moving through a uniform magnetic field (B) as shown in figure :

(a) what is the shape of path of q1 and q2

 (b) derive an expression for cyclotron frequency with the help of a neat diagram.

10. What is the radius of the circular path of an electron moving at a speed of 3 x 10 7 m/s in a magnetic field of 6 x 10 -4 T
perpendicular to it?

11. An 𝛼 particle and a proton are moving in a region normal to a uniform magnetic field B. If two particles have equal linear
momenta. What will be the ratio of the radii of their trajectories in the field?
12. State Biot-Savart’s law and express it in the vector form.

13. (a) Using Biot-Savarts law, obtain the expression for the magnetic field due to a

circular loop of radius r carrying a current I at a point on its axis distant 𝑥 from the

centre of the coil.

(b) What is the value of B at the centre ?

14. State Biot - Savart law and express it mathematically.

15. Biot-Savart's law relates current with the magnetic field produced by it.
(a) Write the mathematical expression of the above law in vector form.
(b) Using the law derive an expression for intensity of magnetic field at a point at distance 𝑥 from the centre and on the
axis of a circular current loop.

16. (a) An electric q is moving with a velocity v in the direction of a magnetic field B. The magnetic force acting on the charge
is
𝑞 𝑣
(i) 𝑞𝑣𝐵 (ii) zero (iii) 𝑣𝐵 (iv) 𝑞𝐵

(b) Starting from Biot-Savart law, obtain an expression for the magnetic field at an axial point of a circular coil carrying
current.

17. Using Biot-Savarrt’s law, derive expression for the magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil carrying current.

18. A circular coil of radius R and N turns carries a current I. Show that the intensity of magnetic field at an axial point
𝝁𝟎 𝑵𝑰𝑹𝟐
distant 𝑥 from the centre is 𝑩 = 𝟑/𝟐
𝟐(𝑹𝟐 + 𝑿𝟐 )

19. State Ampere’s circuital law. Use this law to obtain the expression for the magnetic

field inside a current carrying solenoid at an axial point near the centre.

20. Ampere's theorem helps to find the magnetic field in a region around a current carrying c onductor.
a. Write the expression of Ampere's theorem.
b. Draw a graph showing the variation of intensity of magnetic field with the distance from the axis of a current carrying
conductor.

21. (a) State and explain Ampere's Circuital Theorem.

(b) Derive and expression for the magnetic field intensity produced at a point lying
 along the axis of a circular coil carrying current

22. Using Ampere's circuital law show that the intensity of magnetic field at an axial point near the centre of a current
carrying solenoid is 𝐵 = 𝜇0 𝑛𝐼.

23. (a)”parallel currents attract, and antiparallel currents repel “. Sate whether this statement is true or false
(b) Define the SI unit of current in terms of force between two current carrying conductors

24. A rectangular loop of area A and carrying a steady current I is placed in a uniform magnetic field.
(a)Derive the expression of torque, 𝜏 = 𝑚 ⃗⃗ , acting on the loop.
⃗⃗⃗ × 𝐵
(b)Increasing the current sensitivity may not necessarily increase the voltage. sensitivity of the a galvanometer. Justify.
25. A magnetised needle in uniform magnetic field experiences a torque but no net force. An iron nail near a bar magnet,
however, experiences a force of attraction in addition to a torque. Why ?

26. An air cored solenoid has 1000 turns per metre and carries a current of 2A. Calculate the magnetic intensity (H).

27. The path of a charged particle entering parallel to uniform magnetic field will be
(a) circular (b) helical (c) straight line (d) None of these

28. (a) An ammeter is a current measuring device which is always connected in……. in an electric circuit

(b) Describe a cyclotron and obtain an expression for cyclotron frequency.

29. With a circuit diagram explain how a moving coil galvanometer can be converted to an ammeter.

Explain the theory and working of a moving coil galvanometer.