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Magnetic flux density and magnetic flux describe the strength of a magnetic field and the field passing through a surface. A charged particle moving through a magnetic field experiences a force perpendicular to its velocity and may follow circular or helical motion, depending on the angle between velocity and field.
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- A. Deflect toward north
- B. Deflect toward south
- C. Move straight
- D. Move in circular path
Explanation: In this orientation, the magnetic force on the particle is perpendicular to its velocity, causing it to move in a straight line without…
Correct answer: Move straight- A. e/m =B r/E
- B. E/(B2r)
- C. E2/rB2
- D. B2/Er
Explanation: The currently accepted value for e/m is 1.758820 × 1011 C/kg. When an electron enters a region in which there is a uniform magnetic field…
Correct answer: E/(B2r)- A. Inversely with r
- B. Inversely with r2
- C. Directly with r2
- D. Directly with r
Explanation: To find the magnetic field at a radius r inside the wire, draw a circular loop of radius r.
Correct answer: Directly with r- A. Magnetic flux
- B. Magnetic induction
- C. Work done
- D. Magnetic Force
Explanation: The dimensions of magnetic field strength (B) are the same as those of magnetic induction, which is Newtons per Ampere-meter (N/A·m).
Correct answer: Magnetic induction1125. Ampere's law is ∫B.dl =
- A. µI2
- B. µ/I
- C. µI
- D. Iµ2
Explanation: Ampere's law states that the sum of the dot product of the tangential components of magnetic induction (B) and, the respective length of…
Correct answer: µI- A. 0˚C
- B. 90˚C
- C. 60˚C
- D. 45˚C
Explanation: Magnetic flux is maximum when the angle between the magnetic field and the normal to the plane of finite area is 0 degree.
Correct answer: 0˚C- A. 00
- B. 900
- C. All of these
- D. None of these
Explanation: Magnetic flux is maximum when the angle between the magnetic field and the normal to the plane of finite area is 00
Correct answer: 00- A. Conductance
- B. Megnetic flux
- C. Electric current
- D. Elrctric flux
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Correct answer: Megnetic flux- A. F = BA cosϴ
- B. F = μo NI
- C. F = q (v x B)
- D. F = I (L x B)
Explanation: Explanation:For a charge moving in a magnetic field the force is directly proportional to the charge, velocity of the charge carrier and…
Correct answer: F = q (v x B)- A. 2 N
- B. Zero
- C. 8 N
- D. 4 N
Explanation: Explanation:The force experienced by a charge moving in a magnetic field is given by the formula: F = qvBsinθWhere q is the charge, v is…
Correct answer: Zero- A. 1.6 x 10^-19C
- B. 2.7 x 10^-19C
- C. 3.2 x 10^-19C
- D. 4.8 x 10^-19C
Explanation: The equation for this scenario is; Magnetic Force= Bqv sin(X) where B is the magnetic field strength, q is the charge and v is the…
Correct answer: 3.2 x 10^-19C- A. Only Magnitude
- B. Only direction
- C. Magnitude and direction
- D. Neither magnitude nor direction
Explanation: Electric forces change the magnitude and direction of velocity, as they exert a force on charged particles based on the electric field…
Correct answer: Only direction- A. 4π x 10-7 WbA-1m-1
- B. 4π x 102 WbA-2m-2
- C. 4π x 10-7 WbA-2m-1
- D. 4π x 102 WbA-1m-2
Explanation: Explanation: The value of permeability of free space μo is 4π × 10-7 WbA-1m-1.
Correct answer: 4π x 10-7 WbA-1m-1- A. 1 Wb m-2 = N m-1 A-1
- B. 1 Tesla = 104 Gauss
- C. 1 Wb m-2 = 1 Tesla
- D. All of these
Explanation: Option D is the correct choice because all the given relations are accurate.
Correct answer: All of these- A. τ = NIAB cos α
- B. τ = BIL sin α
- C. τ = NIAB sin α
- D. τ = BIL cos α
Explanation: The correct formula for the torque acting on a current-carrying coil is τ = NIAB cos α.
Correct answer: τ = NIAB cos α- A. Increasing magnetic field
- B. Increasing the number of turns of the coil
- C. Increasing the c/BAN ratio
- D. Decreasing the length of couple 'c'
Explanation: Sensitivity of a galvanometer is defined as the deflection per unit current.
Correct answer: Increasing the c/BAN ratio- A. F = NIA cos α
- B. F = μnI
- C. F = ILB sin α
- D. F = ILA cos α
Explanation: The correct formula for the force exerted on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field is F = ILB sin α.
Correct answer: F = ILB sin α- A. F/2
- B. 2F
- C. F/√2
- D. √2 F
Explanation: As we know, the force experienced by the current-carrying conductor is given by F'=IBLsinθ If θ= 45o F'=Fsin45° F'=F(0.707) F'=F/√2
Correct answer: F/√2- A. Half
- B. Double
- C. Eight-times
- D. Four-times
Explanation: As we know, the force experienced by the current-carrying conductor is given by F=IBL (sinθ=1) F'=IBLsinθ If = 90o If all other…
Correct answer: Eight-times- A. 0°
- B. 30°
- C. 90°
- D. 60°
Explanation: The maximum force on a current-carrying conductor occurs when the current direction and the magnetic field's direction are perpendicular…
Correct answer: 90°