Magnetic moment ( ) for an electron moving in a circular path of radius with frequency is:
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Concept
Magnetic moment . Step 2: Analysis
Current . Area . Step 3: Conclusion
. Final Answer: (A)
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PYQ 2008
medium
physicsID: met-2008
The magnetic susceptibility of a paramagnetic material at is 0.0075. Its value at will be:
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0.00375
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0.0150
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0.0075
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0.0300
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Concept
According to Curie's Law, (where is in Kelvin). Step 2: Analysis
.
.
. Step 3: Conclusion
. Final Answer: (B)
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PYQ 2009
medium
physicsID: met-2009
A binary sequence is an array of 0's and 1's. The number of -digit binary sequences which contain even number of 0's is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Setup
The sequences with an even number of 0's can have 0, 2, 4, ... zeros. Step 2: Binomial Sum
The total number of ways = Step 3: Identity
It is a standard binomial identity that the sum of even-indexed coefficients equals . Final Answer: (a)
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PYQ 2009
medium
physicsID: met-2009
In electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction, the nitro group is meta directing because it
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decreases electron density at ortho and para positions
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decreases electron density at meta position
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increases electron density at meta position
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increases electron density at ortho and para positions
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Nature of Nitro Group
The nitro group ( ) is a strong electron-withdrawing group due to resonance and inductive effects. Step 2: Impact on Ring
It withdraws electrons specifically from the ortho and para positions. This significantly decreases electron density at those sites. Step 3: Directing Effect
As a result, the meta position has a relatively higher electron density compared to ortho and para, making it the preferred site for electrophilic attack. Final Answer: (a)
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PYQ 2011
medium
physicsID: met-2011
As the temperature of hot junction increases, the thermo emf
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always increases
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always decreases
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may increase or decrease
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always remains constant
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding thermo emf. Thermo emf is the voltage generated across the junctions of two dissimilar conductors due to the difference in temperature, as described by the Seebeck effect. Step 2: Analyzing the relationship between temperature and thermo emf. - In most materials, as the temperature of the hot junction increases, the thermo emf decreases. This happens because the material properties that contribute to the thermo emf often become less effective at higher temperatures. Step 3: Conclusion. Therefore, the correct answer is (2) because the thermo emf typically decreases as the temperature increases.
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PYQ 2011
medium
physicsID: met-2011
A proton and an -particle enter a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly with the same speed. If proton takes 25 s to make 5 revolutions, then the periodic time for the -particle would be
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50 s
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25 s
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10 s
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5 s
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the motion of charged particles in a magnetic field. When charged particles such as protons and -particles enter a magnetic field perpendicular to their motion, they undergo circular motion. The periodic time (T) for a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is given by the formula:
where is the mass of the particle, is the charge, and is the magnetic field strength. Step 2: Comparing proton and -particle. - A proton has a charge and mass . An -particle has a charge and mass .
- Since the -particle has twice the charge and four times the mass of the proton, its periodic time will be longer than that of the proton.
- The periodic time for the proton is given as 25 s for 5 revolutions, which means the periodic time is 5 s. The periodic time for the -particle would be:
Step 3: Conclusion. The periodic time for the -particle is 10 s. Thus, the correct answer is (3).
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PYQ 2011
medium
physicsID: met-2011
Which of the following statements is wrong?
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Voltmeter should have high resistance
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Ammeter should have low resistance
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Ammeter is placed in parallel across the conductor in a circuit
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Voltmeter is placed in parallel across the conductor in a circuit
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the function of a voltmeter and ammeter. - A voltmeter measures the potential difference between two points in a circuit. It is always connected in parallel with the component across which the voltage is to be measured. Therefore, it must have high resistance to prevent it from drawing excessive current.
- An ammeter measures the current passing through a component. It must be connected in series with the component, and it must have very low resistance to avoid altering the current. Step 2: Identifying the incorrect statement. - Statement (1) is correct: A voltmeter must have high resistance.
- Statement (2) is correct: An ammeter should have low resistance.
- Statement (3) is incorrect: An ammeter is always placed in series with the conductor, not in parallel.
- Statement (4) is correct: A voltmeter is placed in parallel across the conductor. Step 3: Conclusion. The wrong statement is (3), as the ammeter should be placed in series with the conductor.
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PYQ 2011
medium
physicsID: met-2011
If 10 percent of the current passes through a moving coil galvanometer of resistance 99 ohm. Then the shunt resistance will be:
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9.9 ohm
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11 ohm
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10 ohm
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9 ohm
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Use the formula for shunt resistance. The shunt resistance is given by:
where is the resistance of the galvanometer and is the factor by which the current is divided. Step 2: Calculate the shunt resistance. Here, 10 percent of the current passes through the galvanometer, so . Substituting the values:
Step 3: Conclusion. The shunt resistance is 11 ohm, which is option (2).
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PYQ 2013
medium
physicsID: met-2013
If value of surface tension of a liquid is 70 dyne/cm, then its value in N/m will be
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
1 dyne = N, 1 cm = m. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
. Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, .
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PYQ 2013
medium
physicsID: met-2013
A balloon contains of helium at and 4 atmospheric pressure. The volume of helium at temperature and 2 atmospheric pressure will be
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Use ideal gas equation . Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Given: , , , , .
. Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, .
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PYQ 2013
medium
physicsID: met-2013
The angular velocities of three bodies in simple harmonic motion are with their respective amplitudes as . If all the three bodies have same mass and velocity, then
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
For SHM, displacement . Velocity . Maximum velocity . Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Given masses are equal and velocities are equal. In SHM, when velocity is maximum, . Since velocity is same for all three bodies, . Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, .
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PYQ 2013
medium
physicsID: met-2013
An inductor is connected to a battery through a switch. Induced emf is when the switch is pressed and when the switch is opened. Then
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or depending on battery voltage
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Induced emf . It depends on the rate of change of current. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
When the switch is pressed, current increases and induces emf opposing the rise.
When the switch is opened, current decreases and induces emf opposing the fall.
In both cases, the induced emf acts to oppose the change in current, and is considered equal in magnitude under ideal conditions. Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, .
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PYQ 2016
medium
physicsID: met-2016
A long wire carries a steady current. It is bent into a circle of one turn and the magnetic field at the centre of the coil is B. It is then bent into a circular loop of n turns. The magnetic field at the centre of the coil will be:
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: For single turn, . For n turns, radius becomes . Step 2: .
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PYQ 2016
medium
physicsID: met-2016
A current carrying coil is bent sharply so as to convert it into a double loop both carrying current in the same direction. If B be the initial magnetic field at the centre, then what will be the final concentric magnetic field?
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2 B
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4 B
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8 B
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Zero
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: For a circular loop, . Step 2: When bent into double loop, each loop has radius . Field due to each: . Two loops: .
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PYQ 2016
medium
physicsID: met-2016
A solenoid of 2.5 m length and 2.0 cm diameter possesses 10 turns per cm. A current of 0.5 A is flowing through it. The magnetic induction at axis inside the solenoid is:
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: turns/cm turns/m. T.
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PYQ 2016
medium
physicsID: met-2016
Two bar magnets having same geometry with magnetic moments m and 2m, are firstly placed such that their similar poles are on the same side. The time period of oscillation is . When the polarity of one is reversed, the time period is . Then:
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: , where M is net magnetic moment. Step 2: Similar poles same side: . Opposite poles: . Step 3: , so , so .
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PYQ 2016
medium
physicsID: met-2016
In an L-C-R circuit, which one of the following statements is correct?
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L and R oppose each other
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R value increase with frequency
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The inductive reactance increases with frequency
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The capacitive reactance increases with frequency
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: , so . .
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PYQ 2018
medium
physicsID: met-2018
A long solenoid of length has a mean diameter . It has layers of winding of turns each. If it carries a current , the magnetic field at its centre will be
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proportional to
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inversely proportional to
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independent of
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proportional to
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
For a long solenoid, , where is the number of turns per unit length. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
. This is independent of the diameter . Step 3: Final Answer:
The magnetic field is independent of .
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PYQ 2018
medium
physicsID: met-2018
Two long straight wires are set parallel to each other. Each carries a current in the same direction and the separation between them is . The intensity of the magnetic field mid-way between them is}
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0
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Magnetic field due to a long straight wire: . Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
At the midpoint, distance from each wire is . Magnetic fields due to each wire are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction (by right-hand rule). Hence, net magnetic field is zero. Step 3: Final Answer:
The magnetic field is zero.
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PYQ 2018
medium
physicsID: met-2018
A, B and C are parallel conductors of equal lengths carrying currents , and respectively. Distance between A and B is . Distance between B and C is also . is the force exerted by B on A. is the force exerted by C on A. Choose the correct answer.}
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Force between two parallel conductors: . Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
(attractive, since currents in same direction). (repulsive, since currents in opposite direction). So but opposite in direction, hence . Step 3: Final Answer:
.
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PYQ 2018
medium
physicsID: met-2018
A battery of emf 12 V and internal resistance is connected in series with a tangent galvanometer of resistance . The deflection is when the plane of the coil is along the magnetic meridian. To get a deflection of , the resistance to be connected in series with the tangent galvanometer is
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
For tangent galvanometer, . Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
A, . . So , hence A. Then . Step 3: Final Answer:
The resistance to be connected is .
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PYQ 2018
medium
physicsID: met-2018
A straight conductor carries a current of 5 A. An electron travelling with a speed of parallel to the wire at a distance of from the conductor, experiences a force of}
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Magnetic field due to a long straight wire is . Force on a moving charge is . Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
T.
N. Step 3: Final Answer:
The force is N.
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PYQ 2018
medium
physicsID: met-2018
A solenoid of length and a radius of cross-section has 1000 turns of wire wound over it. If the current carried is 5A, the magnetic field on its axis, near the centre of the solenoid is approximately (permeability of free space )
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Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The magnetic field at the centre of a long solenoid is , where is the number of turns per unit length. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
turns/m.
So, T. Step 3: Final Answer:
The magnetic field is T.
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PYQ 2018
medium
physicsID: met-2018
A charged particle travels along a straight line with a speed in a region where both electric field and magnetic fields are present. It follows that}
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and the two fields are parallel
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and the two fields are perpendicular
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and the two fields are parallel
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and the two fields are perpendicular
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
For a charged particle to move undeflected in a straight line, the net force on it must be zero. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The Lorentz force is . For no deflection, , so . This implies and is perpendicular to both and . Since is along the line of motion, and are perpendicular to each other. Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus and the two fields are perpendicular.
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PYQ 2019
medium
physicsID: met-2019
Mixed He and O ions (mass of He = 4 amu and that of O = 16 amu) beam passes a region of constant perpendicular magnetic field. If kinetic energy of all the ions is same, then