A long solenoid with a length of 0.15 m is connected to a current of 30 A. What will be the magnetic flux produced by the solenoid?
1
15 Wb
2
60 Wb
3
6 Wb
4
300 Wb
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Formula for magnetic flux.
The magnetic flux through a solenoid is given by:
where:
- is the magnetic field,
- is the area of cross-section of the solenoid,
- is the number of turns, - is the current. Step 2: Substituting the known values.
The total flux will depend on the current and the length . The flux produced will be 60 Wb. Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the magnetic flux is , so the correct answer is (B).
02
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: gujcet-2
In a diagram where the electric field is plotted against distance, what will the graph of the magnetic field with respect to the distance look like?
1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding the magnetic field behavior.
In the case of a solenoid or a magnetic field around a wire, the magnetic field strength decreases with distance from the source (such as the center of the solenoid or the current-carrying wire). Step 2: Conclusion.
The magnetic field typically decreases as increases, so the correct answer is (B).
03
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: gujcet-2
The figure shows the arrangement of a magnetic dipole. What is the behavior of the magnetic field?
1
It is a uniform magnetic field.
2
It forms a dipole at the center.
3
It forms a dipole in the external magnetic field.
4
It forms a permanent magnetic dipole.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding magnetic dipoles.
A magnetic dipole consists of two equal and opposite magnetic charges separated by a small distance. The dipole moment is directed from the negative to the positive pole. Step 2: Analyzing the field behavior.
When placed in an external magnetic field, the dipole tends to align with the field. The field lines form a dipole pattern around the magnetic charges. Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the magnetic dipole forms a dipole in the external magnetic field. The correct answer is (C).
04
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: gujcet-2
In a magnetic field, if a current of 0.3 A flows for 0.75 seconds, and the magnetic field strength is 0.2 T, what will be the force experienced by the current-carrying conductor?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Force formula in a magnetic field.
The force experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field is given by the equation:
where:
- (magnetic field strength),
- (current),
- (length of the conductor in the field). Step 2: Calculating the force.
Substituting the values into the equation:
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is , so the correct answer is (A).
05
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: gujcet-2
A long solenoid has a magnetic field of strength and a length of 1 m. The current flowing through it is 1 A. What is the magnetic dipole moment?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Formula for magnetic dipole moment.
The magnetic dipole moment of a solenoid is given by:
where:
- is the number of turns per unit length,
- is the current flowing through the solenoid, - is the area of the solenoid's cross section. Step 2: Using the given values.
We are given the magnetic field strength , and for a long solenoid, we know that , where . By rearranging for and substituting into the formula for , we calculate the magnetic dipole moment. Step 3: Conclusion.
The magnetic dipole moment is , so the correct answer is (D).
06
PYQ 2026
medium
physicsID: gujcet-2
A charged particle having charge is moving perpendicularly to the uniform magnetic field with linear speed on a circular path of radius . The periodic time of revolution of a particle ______.
1
depends on but does not depend on .
2
do not depend on and both.
3
depends on but does not depend on .
4
depend on and both.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
When a charged particle moves perpendicularly to a magnetic field, the magnetic force ( ) provides the necessary centripetal force ( ). Step 2: Formula Derivation:
Equating the forces: .
The time period is the circumference divided by speed:
$ T v R$).
07
PYQ 2026
medium
physicsID: gujcet-2
A horizontal overhead power line carries a current of 90 A in east to west direction. What is the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field due to the current 1.2 m above the line?
1
T, towards north
2
T, towards north
3
T, towards south
4
T, towards south
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The magnetic field due to a straight wire is . The direction is determined by the Right-Hand Thumb Rule. Step 2: Detailed Explanation: Magnitude:
$ 1.2 \times 10^{-5} r I 1.2 \times 10^{-5}$ T (rounded) towards the South.
08
PYQ 2026
medium
physicsID: gujcet-2
In the moving coil galvanometer, if number of turns in the coil is doubled, then the current sensitivity ______ and the voltage sensitivity ______.
1
remains unchanged, will be doubled
2
will be halved, will be doubled
3
will be doubled, remains unchanged
4
will be halved, remains unchanged
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Current Sensitivity ( ) is . Voltage Sensitivity ( ) is . Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Current Sensitivity: . If turns ( ) are doubled, is doubled.
2. Voltage Sensitivity: . When is doubled, the length of the wire doubles, which also doubles the resistance ( ).
Since both the numerator ( ) and denominator ( ) double, the ratio remains constant. Step 3: Final Answer:
Current sensitivity doubles, but voltage sensitivity remains unchanged.