CBSE-CLASS-XII SERIES
Physics

Electromagnetic Induction

60 previous year questions.

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Chapter Questions
60 MCQs

01
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
An electric dipole consists of point charges and located at and respectively in the plane. An electric field is switched on in the region. Find the torque acting on the dipole.
02
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A metal rod of length 2 m is rotated with a frequency of 60 rev/s about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its length. A uniform magnetic field of 2T perpendicular to its plane of rotation is switched-on in the region. Calculate the e.m.f. induced between the centre and the end of the rod.
03
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
State Lenz's Law. In a closed circuit, the induced current opposes the change in magnetic flux that produced it as per the law of conservation of energy. Justify.
04
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Describe the construction and working of a transformer and hence obtain the relation for in terms of the number of turns of primary and secondary.
05
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
In a series LCR circuit, establish the conditions under which:
[(i)] impedance is minimum and
[(ii)] wattless current flows in the circuit.
06
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Two isolated metallic spheres and of radii and respectively are charged such that both have the same charge density They are placed far away from each other and connected by a thin wire. Calculate the new charge on sphere .
07
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Two coils are placed near each other. When the current in one coil is changed at the rate of 5 A/s, an emf of 2 mV is induced in the other. The mutual inductance of the two coils is:
1
0.4 mH
2
25 mH
3
10 mH
4
25 H \bigskip
08
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A rectangular coil of turns and area of cross-section is rotated at a steady angular speed in a uniform magnetic field. Obtain an expression for the emf induced in the coil at any instant of time.
09
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
The magnetic flux through a coil of resistance 5 increases with time as: mWb. Find the magnitude of induced current through the coil at s.
10
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A galvanometer of resistance is converted into a voltmeter of range by using a resistance . Find the resistance, in terms of and , required to convert it into a voltmeter of range .
11
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A 100-turn coil of radius 1.6 cm and resistance 5.0 is co-axial with a solenoid of 250 turns/cm and radius 1.8 cm. The solenoid current drops from 1.5 A to zero in 25 ms. Calculate the current induced in the coil in this duration. (Take )
12
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Assertion (A): Lenz's law is a consequence of the law of conservation of energy.
Reason (R): There is no power loss in an ideal inductor.
1
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
2
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
3
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.
13
PYQ 2024
hard
physics ID: cbse-cla
Which of the following quantity/quantities remains same in primary and secondary coils of an ideal transformer? Current, Voltage, Power, Magnetic flux
1
Current only
2
Voltage only
3
Power only
4
Magnetic flux and Power both
14
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
"The wavelength of the electromagnetic wave is often correlated with the characteristic size of the system that radiates." Give two examples to justify this statement.
15
PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
An inductor, a capacitor, and a resistor are connected in series with an AC source . Derive an expression for the average power dissipated in the circuit. Also, obtain the expression for the resonant frequency of the circuit.
16
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Assertion (A): The mutual inductance between two coils is maximum when the coils are wound on each other.
Reason (R): The flux linkage between two coils is maximum when they are wound on each other.
1
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
2
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
3
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.
17
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
The reactance of a capacitor of capacitance connected to an AC source of frequency is . If the capacitance of the capacitor is doubled and the frequency of the source is tripled, the reactance will become:
1

2

3

4

18
PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
A ray of light passes through a triangular prism. Show graphically how the angle of deviation varies with the angle of incidence. Hence define the angle of minimum deviation
19
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Who first produced and observed EM waves in the 25mm-5mm range?
1
J.C. Maxwell
2
H.R. Hertz
3
J.C. Bose
4
G. Marconi
20
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
(a) Two characteristic properties of nuclear force. (b) Plot potential energy of a nucleon pair vs. separation. Two conclusions from the plot.
21
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A conducting circular loop (radius shrinking at 1 mm/s) is in a uniform magnetic field B = 50 mT, plane perpendicular to the field. Find the induced emf when the radius is 4 cm.
1
π µV
2
2π µV
3
4π µV
4
8π µV
22
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A resistor and a capacitor are connected in series to an AC source . Derive an expression for the impedance of the circuit.
23
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
An electric dipole (dipole moment ), consisting of charges and , separated by distance , is placed along the -axis, with its center at the origin. Show that the potential , due to this dipole, at a point ( ) is equal to:
24
PYQ 2024
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Derive an expression for potential energy of an electric dipole in an external uniform electric field . When is the potential energy of the dipole (1) maximum, and (2) minimum ?
25
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: cbse-cla
A coil of an AC generator, having 100 turns and area 0.1 m² each, rotates at half a rotation per second in a magnetic field of 0.02 T. The maximum emf generated in the coil is:
1
0.31 V
2
0.20 V
3
0.63 V
4
0.10 V
26
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
The magnetic flux linked with a coil changes with time as , where is in seconds and is in Wb. The value of emf induced in the coil at s is:
1
32 V
2
37 V
3
64 V
4
69 V
27
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
Two long solenoids of radii and ( ) and number of turns per unit length and respectively are co-axially wrapped one over the other. The ratio of self-inductance of inner solenoid to their mutual inductance is:
1

2

3

4

28
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla

Assertion : In an ideal step-down transformer, the electrical energy is not lost.

Reason (R): In a step-down transformer, voltage decreases but the current increases.

1
If both Assertion and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion .
2
If both Assertion and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion .
3
If Assertion is true but Reason (R) is false.
4
If both Assertion and Reason (R) are false.
29
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
Assertion (A): It is difficult to move a magnet into a coil of large number of turns when the circuit of the coil is closed.
Reason (R): The direction of induced current in a coil with its circuit closed, due to motion of a magnet, is such that it opposes the cause.
1
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
2
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
3
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.
30
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
The current in a solenoid decreases steadily from 6 mA to 2 mA in 50 ms. If an average emf of 0.4 V is induced, find the self-inductance of the solenoid.
31
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
A vertically held bar magnet is dropped along the axis of a copper ring having a cut as shown in the diagram. The acceleration of the falling magnet is:
vertically held bar magnet is dropped along the axis of a copper ring
1
zero
2
less than
3
4
greater than
32
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla

An ideal transformer is designed to convert 50 V into 250 V. It draws 200 W power from an AC source whose instantaneous voltage is given by .

Find:

  • 1. RMS value of input current.
  • 2. Expression for instantaneous output voltage.
  • 3. Expression for instantaneous output current.
33
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
Two coils ‘1’ and ‘2’ are placed close to each other as shown in the figure. Find the direction of induced current in coil ‘1’ in each of the following situations, justifying your answers:
Two coils ‘1’ and ‘2’ are placed

(a) Coil ‘2’ is moving towards coil ‘1’.
(b) Coil ‘2’ is moving away from coil ‘1’.
(c) The resistance connected with coil ‘2’ is increased keeping both the coils stationary.
34
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: cbse-cla
A metal rod of length 50 cm is held vertically and moved with a velocity in a magnetic field at the place of 0.4 G. The emf induced across the ends of the rod is:
1
0.1 mV
2
0.2 mV
3
0.8 mV
4
1.6 mV
35
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
You are required to design an air-filled solenoid of inductance 0.016 H having a length 0.81 m and radius 0.02 m. The number of turns in the solenoid should be:
1
2592
2
2866
3
2976
4
3140
36
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
The ratio of the number of turns of the primary to the secondary coils in an ideal transformer is 20:1. If 240 V AC is applied from a source to the primary coil of the transformer and a 6.0 resistor is connected across the output terminals, then the current drawn by the transformer from the source will be:
1
4.0 A
2
3.8 A
3
0.97 A
4
0.10 A
37
PYQ 2025
hard
physics ID: cbse-cla
The electric field in space between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor (each of area ) is changing at the rate of . The displacement current between the plates of the capacitor is :
1
2
3
4

38
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
A coil has 100 turns, each of area and total resistance . It is inserted at an instant in a magnetic field of , with its axis parallel to the field. The charge induced in the coil at that instant is:
1
2
3
4
39
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
The current through an inductor is uniformly increased from zero to 2 A in 40 s. An emf of 5 mV is induced during this period. Find the flux linked with the inductor at t = 10 s.
40
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
State Lenz’s law. A rod MN of length is rotated about an axis passing through its end M perpendicular to its length, with a constant angular velocity in a uniform magnetic field parallel to the axis. Obtain an expression for emf induced between its ends.
41
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Write the principle of working of a transformer. With the help of a labelled diagram, explain the working of a step-up transformer.
42
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Define ‘self-inductance’ of a coil. Derive an expression for self-inductance of a long solenoid of cross-sectional area and length , having turns per unit length.
43
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
What will be the directions of induced current when the loop enters the field and when it leaves the field?
44
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A square shaped loop of side is initially lying outside a region of uniform magnetic field →B as shown in the figure. The loop is moved towards right with a constant velocity →v till it goes out of the region of magnetic field.
A square shaped loop of side l 2 is initially lying
45
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
State Lenz’s law and explain how this law is a consequence of conservation of energy principle.
46
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
The magnetic flux linked with a closed coil (in Wb) varies with time (in s) as . If the resistance of the circuit is 14 , the magnitude of induced current in the coil at s will be:
1
0.5 A
2
1.0 A
3
1.5 A
4
2.0 A
47
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
When current in a coil changes at a steady rate from 8 A to 6 A in 4 ms, an emf of 1.5 V is induced in it. The value of self-inductance of the coil is :
1
6 mH
2
12 mH
3
3 mH
4
9 mH
48
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla

Show that the energy required to build up the current in a coil of inductance is .

49
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Consider two long co-axial solenoids and , each of length ( ) and radius and ( ). The number of turns per unit length are and , respectively. Derive an expression for mutual inductance of solenoid with respect to solenoid . Show that .
50
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
Two concentric circular coils of radii and ( ) are placed coaxially with their centres coinciding. If a current is passed through the outer coil, obtain the expression for mutual inductance of the arrangement.
51
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla

Assertion (A): It is difficult to move a magnet into a coil of large number of turns when the circuit of the coil is closed.

Reason (R): The direction of induced current in a coil with its circuit closed, due to motion of a magnet, is such that it opposes the cause.

1
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
2
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
3
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.
52
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla

Assertion (A): It is difficult to move a magnet into a coil of large number of turns when the circuit of the coil is closed.
Reason (R): The direction of induced current in a coil with its circuit closed, due to motion of a magnet, is such that it opposes the cause.

1
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
2
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
3
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.
53
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
You are required to design an air-filled solenoid of inductance having a length and radius . The number of turns in the solenoid should be:
1
2592
2
2866
3
2976
4
3140
54
PYQ 2025
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla

A circular coil of diameter 15 mm having 300 turns is placed in a magnetic field of 30 mT such that the plane of the coil is perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field. The magnetic field is reduced uniformly to zero in 20 ms and again increased uniformly to 30 mT in 40 ms. If the EMFs induced in the two time intervals are and respectively, then the value of is:

1
1
2

2

3

3

4
4
55
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A light copper ring is freely suspended by a light string. A bar magnet is held horizontally with its length along the axis of the ring. The magnet is moved towards the ring with its N pole facing the loop. What will happen to the ring and its position? Explain.
56
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A square loop of side 10 cm, free to rotate about a vertical axis coinciding with its one arm, is initially held perpendicular to a uniform horizontal magnetic field of 0.2 T. If it is rotated at the uniform speed of 60 rpm, find the emf induced in the loop.
57
PYQ 2026
medium
physics ID: cbse-cla
A rectangular loop of size 5 cm × 8 cm is lying in x-y plane in a uniform magnetic field . The total magnetic flux linked with the loop is:
1
80 Wb
2
16 Wb
3
Wb
4
Wb
58
PYQ 2026
hard
physics ID: cbse-cla
A square loop of side 0.50 m is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.4 T perpendicular to the plane of the loop. The loop is rotated through an angle of 60° in 0.2 s. The value of emf induced in the loop will be:
1
5 V
2
3.5 V
3
2.5 V
4
Zero V
59
PYQ 2026
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
A long solenoid of length and radius having turns is surrounded symmetrically by a coil of radius having turns ( ) around its mid-point. Derive an expression for the mutual inductance of solenoid and coil. Is valid in this case?
60
PYQ 2026
easy
physics ID: cbse-cla
A plane circular coil is rotated about its vertical diameter with a constant angular speed in a uniform horizontal magnetic field. Initially the plane of the coil is parallel to the magnetic field. Draw plots showing the variation of the following physical quantities as a function of , where represents time elapsed: Magnetic flux linked with the coil, and emf induced in the coil.