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DifficultMCQ
$A$ circular current loop of radius $R$ is placed inside a square loop of side length $L$ $(L >> R)$ such that they are co-planar and their centers coincide. The permeability of free space is $\mu_0$. The mutual inductance between the circular loop and the square loop is . . . . . . .
A
$2\sqrt{2} \frac{\mu_0 L^2}{R}$
B
$\sqrt{2} \frac{\mu_0 L^2}{R}$
C
$\sqrt{2} \frac{\mu_0 R^2}{L}$
D
$2\sqrt{2} \frac{\mu_0 R^2}{L}$

Solution

(D) The magnetic field $B$ produced by the square loop at its center is $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{\pi} \frac{4 \sin(45^\circ)}{L} = \frac{2\sqrt{2}\mu_0 I}{\pi L}$.
Since the circular loop is very small $(L >> R)$, we assume the magnetic field $B$ is uniform over the area of the circular loop.
The magnetic flux $\phi$ linked with the circular loop of radius $R$ is $\phi = B \times A = B \times (\pi R^2)$.
Substituting the value of $B$, we get $\phi = \left( \frac{2\sqrt{2}\mu_0 I}{\pi L} \right) \times (\pi R^2) = \frac{2\sqrt{2}\mu_0 I R^2}{L}$.
The mutual inductance $M$ is defined as $M = \phi / I$.
Therefore, $M = \frac{2\sqrt{2}\mu_0 R^2}{L}$.
152
MediumMCQ
Two coils $P$ and $Q$ have mutual inductance $M \text{ H}$. If the current in the coil $P$ is $I = I_0 \sin(\omega t)$, then the maximum value of e.m.f. induced in coil $Q$ is
A
$\frac{\omega}{M I_0}$
B
$\frac{M \omega}{I_0}$
C
$M \omega I_0$
D
$\frac{M I_0}{\omega}$

Solution

(C) The induced e.m.f. $\varepsilon$ in coil $Q$ due to the changing current in coil $P$ is given by the formula $\varepsilon = -M \frac{dI}{dt}$.
Given the current in coil $P$ is $I = I_0 \sin(\omega t)$.
Calculating the rate of change of current: $\frac{dI}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(I_0 \sin(\omega t)) = I_0 \omega \cos(\omega t)$.
Substituting this into the e.m.f. equation: $\varepsilon = -M (I_0 \omega \cos(\omega t)) = -M I_0 \omega \cos(\omega t)$.
The magnitude of the induced e.m.f. is $|\varepsilon| = M I_0 \omega |\cos(\omega t)|$.
The maximum value of $\cos(\omega t)$ is $1$.
Therefore, the maximum induced e.m.f. is $\varepsilon_{\text{max}} = M \omega I_0$.
153
DifficultMCQ
The coefficient of mutual induction is $3 \text{ H}$ and induced e.m.f. across secondary is $4 \text{ kV}$. Current in primary is reduced from $7 \text{ A}$ to $2 \text{ A}$. The time required for the change of current is
A
$3.75 \times 10^{-3} \text{ s}$
B
$2.5 \times 10^{-3} \text{ s}$
C
$4.5 \times 10^{-3} \text{ s}$
D
$3.5 \times 10^{-3} \text{ s}$

Solution

(A) The induced e.m.f. $(e)$ in the secondary coil is given by the formula: $e = M \cdot \frac{dI}{dt}$, where $M$ is the coefficient of mutual induction, $dI$ is the change in current, and $dt$ is the time interval.
Given values are: $M = 3 \text{ H}$, $e = 4 \text{ kV} = 4000 \text{ V}$, and $dI = I_1 - I_2 = 7 \text{ A} - 2 \text{ A} = 5 \text{ A}$.
Substituting these values into the formula: $4000 = 3 \cdot \frac{5}{dt}$.
Rearranging for $dt$: $dt = \frac{3 \cdot 5}{4000} = \frac{15}{4000} \text{ s}$.
$dt = 0.00375 \text{ s} = 3.75 \times 10^{-3} \text{ s}$.
154
DifficultMCQ
Two concentric circular coils having radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ $(r_2 \ll r_1)$ are placed co-axially with centres coinciding. The mutual inductance of the arrangement is (Both coils have single turn, $\mu_0$ = permeability of free space)
A
$\frac{\mu_0 \pi r_2^2}{2r_1}$
B
$\frac{\mu_0 \pi r_1^2}{2r_2}$
C
$\frac{\mu_0 \pi r_1}{2r_2}$
D
$\frac{\mu_0 r_2 \pi}{2r_1}$

Solution

(A) The magnetic field $B$ at the center of a circular coil of radius $r_1$ carrying current $I$ is given by $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r_1}$.
Since $r_2 \ll r_1$, the magnetic field produced by the larger coil is approximately uniform over the area of the smaller coil.
The magnetic flux $\phi$ linked with the smaller coil of radius $r_2$ is $\phi = B \cdot A = \left( \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r_1} \right) (\pi r_2^2)$.
The mutual inductance $M$ is defined as $M = \frac{\phi}{I}$.
Substituting the expression for $\phi$, we get $M = \frac{\mu_0 \pi r_2^2}{2r_1}$.
155
MediumMCQ
$A$ circular coil of radius $r$ is placed on another circular coil whose radius is $R$. The current flowing through the larger coil is changing, and their centers coincide. Given $R \gg r$, if both coils are coplanar, then the mutual inductance between them is proportional to:
A
$\frac{r}{R}$
B
$\frac{R}{r}$
C
$\frac{R^2}{r}$
D
$\frac{r^2}{R}$

Solution

(D) The magnetic field $B$ at the center of a large circular coil of radius $R$ carrying current $I$ is given by $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2R}$.
Since $R \gg r$, the magnetic field $B$ is approximately uniform over the area of the smaller coil of radius $r$.
The magnetic flux $\phi$ linked with the smaller coil is $\phi = B \cdot A$, where $A = \pi r^2$ is the area of the smaller coil.
Therefore, $\phi = \left( \frac{\mu_0 I}{2R} \right) (\pi r^2) = \left( \frac{\mu_0 \pi r^2}{2R} \right) I$.
The mutual inductance $M$ is defined by the relation $\phi = MI$, so $M = \frac{\mu_0 \pi r^2}{2R}$.
Thus, $M \propto \frac{r^2}{R}$.
156
DifficultMCQ
Two coils having self-inductance $L_1 = 75 \text{ mH}$ and $L_2 = 48 \text{ mH}$ are coupled with each other. If the mutual inductance of the coils is $37.2 \text{ mH}$, then the coefficient of coupling will be:
A
$0.58$
B
$0.60$
C
$0.62$
D
$0.64$

Solution

(C) The coefficient of coupling $k$ is defined by the formula $M = k \sqrt{L_1 L_2}$, where $M$ is the mutual inductance, and $L_1, L_2$ are the self-inductances of the two coils.
Given values are $L_1 = 75 \text{ mH}$, $L_2 = 48 \text{ mH}$, and $M = 37.2 \text{ mH}$.
Rearranging the formula for $k$, we get $k = \frac{M}{\sqrt{L_1 L_2}}$.
Substituting the values: $k = \frac{37.2}{\sqrt{75 \times 48}}$.
Calculating the product: $75 \times 48 = 3600$.
Taking the square root: $\sqrt{3600} = 60$.
Now, $k = \frac{37.2}{60} = 0.62$.
Thus, the coefficient of coupling is $0.62$.
157
DifficultMCQ
Two planar concentric rings of metal wire having radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ (with $r_1 > r_2$) are placed in air. The current $I$ is flowing through the coil of larger radius. The mutual inductance between the coils is given by ($\mu_0$ = permeability of free space)
A
$\frac{\mu_0 \pi r_1^2}{2 r_2}$
B
$\frac{\mu_0 \pi r_2^2}{2 r_1}$
C
$\frac{\mu_0 \pi (r_1 + r_2)^2}{2 r_1}$
D
$\frac{\mu_0 \pi (r_1 - r_2)^2}{2 r_2}$

Solution

(B) The magnetic field $B$ at the center of a circular coil of radius $r_1$ carrying current $I$ is given by $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 r_1}$.
Since $r_1 > r_2$, we assume the smaller coil (radius $r_2$) is placed in the magnetic field produced by the larger coil (radius $r_1$).
The magnetic flux $\phi$ linked with the smaller coil is $\phi = B \cdot A_2$, where $A_2 = \pi r_2^2$ is the area of the smaller coil.
$\phi = \left( \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 r_1} \right) (\pi r_2^2) = \frac{\mu_0 \pi r_2^2}{2 r_1} I$.
The mutual inductance $M$ is defined by the relation $\phi = M I$.
Comparing the two equations, we get $M = \frac{\mu_0 \pi r_2^2}{2 r_1}$.
158
DifficultMCQ
Two coils have a mutual inductance of $0.005 \text{ H}$. The current changes in the first coil according to equation $I = I_0 \sin \omega t$, where $I_0 = 10 \text{ A}$ and $\omega = 60\pi \text{ rad s}^{-1}$. The maximum value of e.m.f. in the second coil in volt will be (in $\pi$)
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(B) The induced e.m.f. in the second coil is given by the formula $\varepsilon = -M \frac{dI}{dt}$.
Given, $M = 0.005 \text{ H}$, $I = I_0 \sin \omega t$, $I_0 = 10 \text{ A}$, and $\omega = 60\pi \text{ rad s}^{-1}$.
Substituting the expression for current: $\varepsilon = -M \frac{d}{dt}(I_0 \sin \omega t) = -M I_0 \omega \cos \omega t$.
The magnitude of the induced e.m.f. is $|\varepsilon| = M I_0 \omega |\cos \omega t|$.
The maximum value of e.m.f. $(\varepsilon_{max})$ occurs when $|\cos \omega t| = 1$.
Therefore, $\varepsilon_{max} = M I_0 \omega$.
Substituting the values: $\varepsilon_{max} = 0.005 \times 10 \times 60\pi$.
$\varepsilon_{max} = 0.05 \times 60\pi = 3\pi \text{ V}$.
Thus, the correct option is $B$.
159
DifficultMCQ
Consider two coils in which a current in one coil carrying $6$ $A$ causes the change in the flux in the second coil $12 \times 10^{-4}$ $Wb/turn$. The second coil has $2000$ turns. The mutual inductance between the coils is (in $H$)
A
$0.2$
B
$0.3$
C
$0.4$
D
$2.4$

Solution

(C) The formula for mutual inductance $M$ is given by $M = \frac{N_2 \phi_2}{I_1}$.
Given:
$I_1 = 6$ $A$
$\phi_2 = 12 \times 10^{-4}$ $Wb/turn$
$N_2 = 2000$ turns
Substituting the values:
$M = \frac{2000 \times 12 \times 10^{-4}}{6}$
$M = \frac{24000 \times 10^{-4}}{6}$
$M = \frac{2.4}{6} = 0.4$ $H$.
160
DifficultMCQ
Two coils $P$ and $S$ have a mutual inductance of $\pi \text{ mH}$. The secondary coil $S$ has resistance $4 \text{ } \Omega$ and self-inductance $(60/\pi) \text{ mH}$. If the current in the primary is $I_p = 12 \sin(50\pi t)$, then the maximum value of the current induced in coil $S$ is [Take $\pi^2 = 10$] (in $\text{ A}$)
A
$2$
B
$1.8$
C
$1.5$
D
$1.2$

Solution

(D) The induced electromotive force $(EMF)$ in the secondary coil is given by $\varepsilon = M \frac{dI_p}{dt}$.
Given $I_p = 12 \sin(50\pi t)$, then $\frac{dI_p}{dt} = 12 \times 50\pi \cos(50\pi t) = 600\pi \cos(50\pi t)$.
The maximum induced $EMF$ is $\varepsilon_{max} = M \times (600\pi) = (\pi \times 10^{-3}) \times 600\pi = 600\pi^2 \times 10^{-3} \text{ V}$.
Using $\pi^2 = 10$, we get $\varepsilon_{max} = 600 \times 10 \times 10^{-3} = 6 \text{ V}$.
The impedance $Z$ of the secondary coil is $Z = \sqrt{R^2 + X_L^2}$, where $X_L = \omega L$.
Here $\omega = 50\pi \text{ rad/s}$ and $L = (60/\pi) \times 10^{-3} \text{ H}$.
$X_L = 50\pi \times \frac{60}{\pi} \times 10^{-3} = 3000 \times 10^{-3} = 3 \text{ } \Omega$.
$Z = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5 \text{ } \Omega$.
The maximum induced current $I_{s,max} = \frac{\varepsilon_{max}}{Z} = \frac{6}{5} = 1.2 \text{ A}$.

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