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EasyMCQ
The magnitude of the induced emf in a coil of inductance $30 \ mH$ in which the current changes from $6 \ A$ to $2 \ A$ in $2 \ s$ is: (in $V$)
A
$0.06$
B
$0.6$
C
$1.06$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) The formula for induced emf $(e)$ in an inductor is given by $e = -L \frac{di}{dt}$.
Given:
Inductance $L = 30 \ mH = 30 \times 10^{-3} \ H$.
Initial current $i_1 = 6 \ A$.
Final current $i_2 = 2 \ A$.
Time interval $dt = 2 \ s$.
Change in current $di = i_2 - i_1 = 2 \ A - 6 \ A = -4 \ A$.
Substituting the values:
$e = - (30 \times 10^{-3} \ H) \times \left( \frac{-4 \ A}{2 \ s} \right)$.
$e = - (30 \times 10^{-3}) \times (-2) = 60 \times 10^{-3} \ V = 0.06 \ V$.
The magnitude of the induced emf is $0.06 \ V$.
202
MediumMCQ
The self-inductance of an air-cored solenoid of length $40 \ cm$,diameter $7 \ cm$ having $200$ turns is nearly: (in $\mu H$)
A
$484$
B
$242$
C
$121$
D
$968$

Solution

(A) The self-inductance $L$ of a solenoid is given by the formula: $L = \frac{\mu_0 N^2 A}{l}$,where $\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \ T \cdot m/A$ is the permeability of free space,$N = 200$ is the number of turns,$l = 0.4 \ m$ is the length,and $A = \pi r^2$ is the cross-sectional area. Given the diameter $d = 7 \ cm = 0.07 \ m$,the radius $r = 0.035 \ m$. Thus,$A = \pi (0.035)^2 \approx 3.848 \times 10^{-3} \ m^2$. Substituting these values: $L = \frac{(4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times (200)^2 \times (3.848 \times 10^{-3})}{0.4}$. $L = \frac{(12.566 \times 10^{-7}) \times 40000 \times 3.848 \times 10^{-3}}{0.4}$. $L = \frac{0.193}{0.4} \approx 0.4825 \times 10^{-3} \ H = 482.5 \ \mu H$. This is approximately $484 \ \mu H$.
203
EasyMCQ
When current in a coil changes from $2 \ A$ to $5 \ A$ in a time of $0.3 \ s$,if the emf induced in the coil is $40 \ mV$,then the self inductance of the coil is
A
$4 \ H$
B
$4 \ mH$
C
$40 \ mH$
D
$4 \ \mu H$

Solution

(B) The formula for the induced emf in a coil due to self-inductance is given by $\varepsilon = -L \frac{di}{dt}$.
Taking the magnitude,we have $|\varepsilon| = L \frac{|\Delta i|}{\Delta t}$.
Given:
Initial current $i_1 = 2 \ A$
Final current $i_2 = 5 \ A$
Change in current $\Delta i = i_2 - i_1 = 5 \ A - 2 \ A = 3 \ A$.
Time interval $\Delta t = 0.3 \ s$.
Induced emf $\varepsilon = 40 \ mV = 40 \times 10^{-3} \ V$.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$40 \times 10^{-3} = L \times \frac{3}{0.3}$.
$40 \times 10^{-3} = L \times 10$.
$L = \frac{40 \times 10^{-3}}{10} = 4 \times 10^{-3} \ H$.
$L = 4 \ mH$.
204
EasyMCQ
The ratio of the number of turns per unit length of two solenoids $A$ and $B$ is $1: 3$ and the lengths of $A$ and $B$ are in the ratio $1: 2$. If the two solenoids have the same cross-sectional area,the ratio of the self-inductances of the solenoids $A$ and $B$ is
A
$1: 12$
B
$1: 6$
C
$1: 18$
D
$1: 9$

Solution

(C) The self-inductance $L$ of a solenoid is given by the formula $L = \mu_0 n^2 A l$,where $n$ is the number of turns per unit length,$A$ is the cross-sectional area,and $l$ is the length of the solenoid.
Given for solenoids $A$ and $B$:
Ratio of turns per unit length: $\frac{n_A}{n_B} = \frac{1}{3}$
Ratio of lengths: $\frac{l_A}{l_B} = \frac{1}{2}$
Cross-sectional areas are equal: $A_A = A_B = A$
Since $L \propto n^2 l$,the ratio of self-inductances is:
$\frac{L_A}{L_B} = \left(\frac{n_A}{n_B}\right)^2 \times \left(\frac{l_A}{l_B}\right)$
Substituting the given values:
$\frac{L_A}{L_B} = \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^2 \times \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{1}{9} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{18}$
Therefore,the ratio is $1: 18$.
205
EasyMCQ
In a circuit,the current falls from $14 \ A$ to $4 \ A$ in a time $0.2 \ ms$. If the induced emf is $150 \ V$,then the self-inductance of the circuit is:
A
$6 \ H$
B
$6 \ mH$
C
$3 \ mH$
D
$3 \ H$

Solution

(C) Given: Change in current $\Delta I = 14 \ A - 4 \ A = 10 \ A$.
Time interval $\Delta t = 0.2 \ ms = 0.2 \times 10^{-3} \ s$.
Induced emf $e = 150 \ V$.
The formula for induced emf in an inductor is $e = L \cdot \frac{\Delta I}{\Delta t}$.
Substituting the values: $150 = L \cdot \frac{10}{0.2 \times 10^{-3}}$.
$150 = L \cdot \frac{10}{2 \times 10^{-4}} = L \cdot 5 \times 10^4$.
$L = \frac{150}{5 \times 10^4} = 30 \times 10^{-4} \ H = 3 \times 10^{-3} \ H = 3 \ mH$.
206
EasyMCQ
Physically,the self-inductance plays the role of
A
inertia
B
kinetic energy
C
potential energy
D
velocity

Solution

(A) Physically,the self-inductance plays the role of inertia in an electrical circuit.
It is the electromagnetic analogue of mass in mechanics.
Just as mass opposes any change in the state of motion of a body,self-inductance opposes any change in the current flowing through the circuit.
Therefore,work needs to be done against the induced back electromotive force $(emf)$ to establish or change the current.
207
EasyMCQ
The self-inductance of a long solenoid of cross-sectional area $A$,length $l$ and $n$ turns per unit length is given by
A
$\mu_0 n Al$
B
$\mu_0 n^2 Al$
C
$\mu_0 n^2 A^2 l$
D
$\mu_0 n^2 \pi A^2 l$

Solution

(B) The magnetic field $B$ inside a long solenoid is given by $B = \mu_0 n I$,where $n$ is the number of turns per unit length and $I$ is the current.
The magnetic flux $\phi$ through a single turn of the solenoid is $\phi = B \cdot A = \mu_0 n I A$.
The total number of turns $N$ in a solenoid of length $l$ is $N = n \cdot l$.
The total magnetic flux linkage $\Phi$ is given by $\Phi = N \cdot \phi = (nl) \cdot (\mu_0 n I A) = \mu_0 n^2 I A l$.
By definition,the self-inductance $L$ is given by $\Phi = L I$,so $L = \frac{\Phi}{I} = \mu_0 n^2 A l$.
208
EasyMCQ
$A$ solenoid has a length of $1 \,m$ and a cross-sectional area of $0.02 \,m^2$. If the number of turns in the solenoid is $5000$, then the self-inductance of the solenoid is: (in $\pi \,H$)
A
$0.2$
B
$0.4$
C
$0.02$
D
$0.04$

Solution

(A) The self-inductance $L$ of a solenoid is given by the formula:
$L = \frac{\mu_0 N^2 A}{l}$
Given values:
Number of turns, $N = 5000$
Length, $l = 1 \,m$
Area, $A = 0.02 \,m^2$
Permeability of free space, $\mu_0 = 4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \,T \cdot m/A$
Substituting these values into the formula:
$L = \frac{4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \times (5000)^2 \times 0.02}{1}$
$L = 4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \times 25,000,000 \times 0.02$
$L = 4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \times 500,000$
$L = 4 \pi \times 0.05 = 0.2 \pi \,H$
209
MediumMCQ
The self-inductance of a coil is $50 mH$. When a current of $1 A$ passing through the coil reduces to zero at a steady rate in $0.1 s$,find the self-induced emf. (in $V$)
A
$5$
B
$0.05$
C
$50$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(D) Given,self-inductance $L = 50 mH = 50 \times 10^{-3} H$.
Change in current $\Delta I = 1 A - 0 A = 1 A$.
Time interval $\Delta t = 0.1 s$.
The formula for self-induced emf is $\varepsilon = L \frac{|\Delta I|}{\Delta t}$.
Substituting the values: $\varepsilon = (50 \times 10^{-3} H) \times \frac{1 A}{0.1 s}$.
$\varepsilon = 50 \times 10^{-3} \times 10 = 500 \times 10^{-3} = 0.5 V$.
210
MediumMCQ
The current in an inductor of self-inductance $L=40 \text{ mH}$ is to be increased uniformly from $2 \text{ A}$ to $12 \text{ A}$ in $8 \text{ ms}$. The emf induced in the inductor during this process is (in $\text{ V}$)
A
$50$
B
$0.4$
C
$40$
D
$100$

Solution

(A) Given:
Self-inductance of the inductor,$L = 40 \text{ mH} = 40 \times 10^{-3} \text{ H}$.
Initial current,$I_1 = 2 \text{ A}$.
Final current,$I_2 = 12 \text{ A}$.
Time interval,$dt = 8 \text{ ms} = 8 \times 10^{-3} \text{ s}$.
The magnitude of the induced emf in an inductor is given by the formula:
$|\varepsilon| = L \frac{di}{dt}$
Substituting the values:
$|\varepsilon| = (40 \times 10^{-3} \text{ H}) \times \frac{(12 \text{ A} - 2 \text{ A})}{8 \times 10^{-3} \text{ s}}$
$|\varepsilon| = 40 \times 10^{-3} \times \frac{10}{8 \times 10^{-3}}$
$|\varepsilon| = 40 \times \frac{10}{8} = 5 \times 10 = 50 \text{ V}$.
211
MediumMCQ
The current in a coil changes from $3 \,A$ to $1 \,A$ in $0.1 \,s$ in a coil of self-inductance $8 \,mH$. The emf induced in the coil is
A
$16 \,V$
B
$1.6 \times 10^{-2} \,V$
C
$16 \times 10^{-2} \,V$
D
$2 \,V$

Solution

(C) The change in current in the coil is given by $\Delta I = I_f - I_i = 1 \,A - 3 \,A = -2 \,A$.
The time interval is $\Delta t = 0.1 \,s$.
The self-inductance of the coil is $L = 8 \,mH = 8 \times 10^{-3} \,H$.
The induced emf $(e)$ in the coil is given by the formula $e = -L \frac{dI}{dt}$.
Substituting the values,we get $e = -(8 \times 10^{-3} \,H) \times \frac{-2 \,A}{0.1 \,s}$.
$e = 8 \times 10^{-3} \times 20 \,V = 160 \times 10^{-3} \,V = 16 \times 10^{-2} \,V$.
212
EasyMCQ
The length of a wire required to make a solenoid of length $l$ and self-induction $L$ is
A
$\sqrt{\frac{4 \pi L l}{\mu_0}}$
B
$\sqrt{\frac{L I}{4 \pi \mu_0}}$
C
$\sqrt{\frac{2 \pi L I}{\mu_0}}$
D
$\sqrt{\frac{\mu_0 L I}{4 \pi}}$

Solution

(A) The self-inductance of a solenoid is given by $L = \frac{\mu_0 N^2 A}{l}$,where $N$ is the number of turns,$A = \pi r^2$ is the cross-sectional area,and $l$ is the length of the solenoid.
From this,$N^2 = \frac{L l}{\mu_0 A} = \frac{L l}{\mu_0 \pi r^2}$,so $N = \frac{1}{r} \sqrt{\frac{L l}{\mu_0 \pi}}$.
The total length of the wire used is $W = N \times (2 \pi r)$.
Substituting the value of $N$,we get $W = \left( \frac{1}{r} \sqrt{\frac{L l}{\mu_0 \pi}} \right) \times (2 \pi r)$.
$W = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{L l}{\mu_0 \pi}} = \sqrt{\frac{4 \pi^2 L l}{\mu_0 \pi}} = \sqrt{\frac{4 \pi L l}{\mu_0}}$.
213
EasyMCQ
$A$ coil of wire of radius $r$ has $600$ turns and self-inductance of $108 \ mH$. The self-inductance of a coil with the same radius and $500$ turns is (in $mH$)
A
$80$
B
$75$
C
$108$
D
$90$

Solution

(B) The self-inductance $L$ of a circular coil is given by $L = \frac{N \Phi_B}{I}$.
For a circular coil,the magnetic field at the center is $B = \frac{\mu_0 N I}{2r}$.
The magnetic flux through the coil is $\Phi_B = B \cdot A = \left( \frac{\mu_0 N I}{2r} \right) (\pi r^2) = \frac{\mu_0 N I \pi r}{2}$.
Thus,$L = \frac{N}{I} \left( \frac{\mu_0 N I \pi r}{2} \right) = \frac{\mu_0 \pi r}{2} N^2$.
This shows that $L \propto N^2$.
Therefore,$\frac{L_2}{L_1} = \left( \frac{N_2}{N_1} \right)^2$.
Given $L_1 = 108 \ mH$,$N_1 = 600$,and $N_2 = 500$:
$L_2 = L_1 \left( \frac{N_2}{N_1} \right)^2 = 108 \times \left( \frac{500}{600} \right)^2 = 108 \times \left( \frac{5}{6} \right)^2 = 108 \times \frac{25}{36} = 3 \times 25 = 75 \ mH$.
214
EasyMCQ
When a current $i$ through a solenoid is increasing at a constant rate, then the induced current is
A
Constant and it will be in the direction of $i$
B
Constant and it will be in a direction opposite to $i$
C
Increases with time and it will be in the direction of $i$
D
Increases with time and opposite to the direction of $i$

Solution

(B) According to Faraday's law of induction, the induced electromotive force $(EMF)$ is given by $\varepsilon = -L \frac{di}{dt}$.
Since the current $i$ is increasing at a constant rate, $\frac{di}{dt} = \text{constant}$.
Therefore, the induced $EMF$ $\varepsilon$ is constant, which implies that the induced current $I_{\text{ind}} = \frac{\varepsilon}{R}$ is also constant.
According to Lenz's law, the induced current always opposes the change in magnetic flux that produced it.
Since the original current $i$ is increasing, the induced current will flow in a direction opposite to the original current $i$ to oppose this increase.
215
MediumMCQ
$A$ circular coil consists of $70$ closely wound turns and has a radius of $10 \,cm$. An externally produced magnetic field of magnitude $2 \times 10^{-3} \,T$ is applied perpendicular to the coil. The net flux through the coil is found to vanish when the current in the coil is $2.2 \,A$. The inductance of the coil is: (in $\,mH$)
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$1.5$

Solution

(A) Given: Number of turns $N = 70$,radius $r = 10 \,cm = 0.1 \,m$,magnetic field $B = 2 \times 10^{-3} \,T$,current $I = 2.2 \,A$.
Since the magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of the coil,the angle between the area vector and the magnetic field is $\theta = 0^{\circ}$.
The magnetic flux linked with the coil is $\phi = N B A \cos \theta$.
Substituting the values: $\phi = 70 \times (2 \times 10^{-3}) \times (\pi \times (0.1)^2) \times \cos 0^{\circ}$.
$\phi = 140 \times 10^{-3} \times \pi \times 0.01 = 1.4 \pi \times 10^{-3} \,Wb$.
Using $\pi \approx 3.14$,$\phi = 1.4 \times 3.14 \times 10^{-3} \approx 4.4 \times 10^{-3} \,Wb$.
For the net flux to vanish,the flux due to the current in the coil must equal the external flux: $\phi = L I$.
$L = \frac{\phi}{I} = \frac{4.4 \times 10^{-3}}{2.2} = 2 \times 10^{-3} \,H = 2 \,mH$.
216
EasyMCQ
Consider a solenoid carrying current supplied by a $DC$ source with a constant $emf$ containing an iron core inside it. When the core is pulled out of the solenoid,the change in current will:
A
remain same
B
decrease
C
increase
D
modulate

Solution

(A) The solenoid is connected to a $DC$ source with a constant $emf$ $(V)$.
The current in the solenoid is given by $I = V/R$,where $R$ is the resistance of the solenoid wire.
When the iron core is pulled out,the self-inductance $(L)$ of the solenoid changes,but the resistance $(R)$ of the wire remains constant.
Since the $DC$ source provides a constant $emf$ and the resistance of the circuit does not change,the steady-state current $I$ remains unchanged.
Therefore,the current will remain the same.
217
MediumMCQ
An emf of $2.8 \ mV$ is induced in a rectangular loop of area $150 \ cm^2$ when the current in the loop changes from $3 \ A$ to $8 \ A$ in a time of $0.2 \ s$. Then the self-inductance of the loop is (in $\mu H$)
A
$112$
B
$56$
C
$28$
D
$84$

Solution

(A) The induced emf $(e)$ in a coil due to self-inductance $(L)$ is given by the formula: $e = -L \frac{di}{dt}$.
Given values are:
Induced emf,$e = 2.8 \ mV = 2.8 \times 10^{-3} \ V$.
Change in current,$di = 8 \ A - 3 \ A = 5 \ A$.
Time interval,$dt = 0.2 \ s$.
Substituting these values into the formula (ignoring the negative sign as we are calculating the magnitude of inductance):
$2.8 \times 10^{-3} = L \times \frac{5}{0.2}$.
$2.8 \times 10^{-3} = L \times 25$.
$L = \frac{2.8 \times 10^{-3}}{25}$.
$L = 0.112 \times 10^{-3} \ H$.
$L = 112 \times 10^{-6} \ H = 112 \ \mu H$.
Therefore,the self-inductance of the loop is $112 \ \mu H$.
218
EasyMCQ
The self-inductance of a coil depends on
A
number of turns of the coil only
B
size of the coil only
C
shape of the coil only
D
size,shape of the coil and number of turns in it

Solution

(D) The self-inductance $L$ of a solenoid is given by the formula:
$L = \frac{\mu N^2 A}{l}$
Where:
$N$ is the number of turns,
$A$ is the cross-sectional area (which depends on the size and shape),
$l$ is the length of the coil,
$\mu$ is the permeability of the core material.
Thus,the self-inductance depends on the number of turns,the size (area and length),and the shape of the coil.
219
EasyMCQ
$A$ varying current in a coil changes from $10 \,A$ to zero in $1.5 \,s$. If the average emf induced in the coil is $200 \,V$, the self-inductance of the coil is (in $\,H$)
A
$25$
B
$30$
C
$50$
D
$45$

Solution

(B) The self-induced emf $(E)$ in a coil is given by the formula:
$E = L \left| \frac{dI}{dt} \right|$
Given:
$E = 200 \,V$
Change in current, $\Delta I = 10 \,A - 0 \,A = 10 \,A$
Time interval, $\Delta t = 1.5 \,s$
Rate of change of current, $\frac{dI}{dt} = \frac{10 \,A}{1.5 \,s} = \frac{10}{1.5} \,A/s$
Substituting these values into the formula:
$200 = L \times \left( \frac{10}{1.5} \right)$
$L = \frac{200 \times 1.5}{10}$
$L = 20 \times 1.5 = 30 \,H$
Therefore, the self-inductance of the coil is $30 \,H$.
220
MediumMCQ
Consider a current in a circuit falls from $6.0 \,A$ to $1.0 \,A$ in $0.2 \,s$. If an average emf of $150 \,V$ is induced by the circuit,then the self inductance of the circuit is (in $\,H$)
A
$2$
B
$6$
C
$4$
D
$8$

Solution

(B) Given: Initial current $I_1 = 6.0 \,A$,final current $I_2 = 1.0 \,A$,time interval $\Delta t = 0.2 \,s$,and average induced emf $e = 150 \,V$.
The formula for the average emf induced in an inductor is given by $e = L \frac{|\Delta I|}{\Delta t}$,where $\Delta I = I_1 - I_2$.
Substituting the given values:
$150 = L \frac{(6.0 - 1.0)}{0.2}$
$150 = L \frac{5.0}{0.2}$
$150 = L \times 25$
$L = \frac{150}{25} = 6 \,H$.
Therefore,the self-inductance of the circuit is $6 \,H$. The correct option is $B$.
221
MediumMCQ
Consider a toroid with a rectangular cross-section,of inner radius $a$,outer radius $b$,and height $h$,carrying $n$ number of turns. Then the self-inductance of the toroidal coil when current $I$ is passing through the toroid is:
Question diagram
A
$\frac{\mu_0 n^2 h}{2 \pi} \ln \left(\frac{b}{a}\right)$
B
$\frac{\mu_0 n h}{2 \pi} \ln \left(\frac{b}{a}\right)$
C
$\frac{\mu_0 n^2 h}{2 \pi} \ln \left(\frac{a}{b}\right)$
D
$\frac{\mu_0 n h}{2 \pi} \ln \left(\frac{a}{b}\right)$

Solution

(A) The magnetic field $B$ inside a toroid at a radial distance $r$ from the center is given by $B = \frac{\mu_0 n I}{2 \pi r}$.
Consider an infinitesimal rectangular strip of width $dr$ and height $h$ at a distance $r$ from the center. The area element is $dA = h \, dr$.
The magnetic flux $d\phi$ through this infinitesimal area is $d\phi = B \cdot dA = \left( \frac{\mu_0 n I}{2 \pi r} \right) (h \, dr)$.
The total magnetic flux $\phi$ through the cross-section is obtained by integrating from $r = a$ to $r = b$:
$\phi = \int_a^b \frac{\mu_0 n I h}{2 \pi r} dr = \frac{\mu_0 n I h}{2 \pi} \int_a^b \frac{1}{r} dr = \frac{\mu_0 n I h}{2 \pi} [\ln r]_a^b = \frac{\mu_0 n I h}{2 \pi} \ln \left( \frac{b}{a} \right)$.
The self-inductance $L$ is defined as $L = \frac{n \phi}{I}$.
Substituting the expression for $\phi$:
$L = \frac{n}{I} \left( \frac{\mu_0 n I h}{2 \pi} \ln \left( \frac{b}{a} \right) \right) = \frac{\mu_0 n^2 h}{2 \pi} \ln \left( \frac{b}{a} \right)$.
Solution diagram
222
MediumMCQ
$A$ solenoid of radius $R$ has $n$ turns per unit length. The self-inductance of the solenoid per unit length is:
A
$\mu_0 n \pi R^2$
B
$\mu_0 n R^2$
C
$\mu_0 n^2 R^2$
D
$\mu_0 n^2 \pi R^2$

Solution

(D) The magnetic field inside a long solenoid is given by $B = \mu_0 n i$,where $n$ is the number of turns per unit length and $i$ is the current.
The magnetic flux $\phi$ through each turn of the solenoid is $\phi = B A = (\mu_0 n i)(\pi R^2)$.
For a solenoid of length $l$,the total number of turns $N$ is $N = n l$.
The total magnetic flux linkage is $N \phi = (n l)(\mu_0 n i \pi R^2) = \mu_0 n^2 i \pi R^2 l$.
The self-inductance $L$ is defined as $L = \frac{N \phi}{i} = \frac{\mu_0 n^2 i \pi R^2 l}{i} = \mu_0 n^2 \pi R^2 l$.
Therefore,the self-inductance per unit length is $\frac{L}{l} = \mu_0 n^2 \pi R^2$.
223
EasyMCQ
The current through a coil of self-inductance $L = 2 \ mH$ is given by $I = t^2 e^{-t}$ at time $t$. How long will it take for the induced electromotive force $(emf)$ to become zero (in $s$)?
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The induced $emf$ $(e)$ in a coil is given by the formula $e = -L \frac{dI}{dt}$.
For the $emf$ to be zero, the rate of change of current $\frac{dI}{dt}$ must be zero.
Given $I = t^2 e^{-t}$.
Using the product rule for differentiation: $\frac{dI}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(t^2) \cdot e^{-t} + t^2 \cdot \frac{d}{dt}(e^{-t})$.
$\frac{dI}{dt} = 2t e^{-t} + t^2 (-e^{-t}) = e^{-t} (2t - t^2) = e^{-t} t(2 - t)$.
Setting $\frac{dI}{dt} = 0$, we get $e^{-t} t(2 - t) = 0$.
Since $e^{-t} \neq 0$ for finite $t$, the solutions are $t = 0$ or $t = 2 \ s$.
At $t = 0$, the current is zero, but the $emf$ becomes zero at $t = 2 \ s$ as the current reaches its maximum value.
224
MediumMCQ
$A$ coil has $N$ turns and the current passing through it is $I$ ampere, resulting in a self-inductance of $L$ Henry. If the current is doubled, the new self-inductance will be . . . . . . $H$.
A
$L/2$
B
$2L$
C
$L$
D
$4L$

Solution

(C) The self-inductance $L$ of a coil is a property that depends solely on its physical geometry, such as the number of turns $N$, the cross-sectional area, the length of the coil, and the magnetic permeability of the core material.
It does not depend on the magnitude of the current $I$ flowing through the coil.
Therefore, if the current is doubled, the self-inductance remains unchanged.
Thus, the new self-inductance is $L$.
225
DifficultMCQ
$A$ $30\text{ cm}$ long solenoid has $10$ turns per cm and area of $5\text{ cm}^2$. The current through the solenoid coil varies from $2\text{ A}$ to $4\text{ A}$ in $3.14\text{ s}$. The e.m.f. induced in the coil is $\alpha \times 10^{-5}\text{ V}$. The value $\alpha$ is . . . . . . .
A
$60$
B
$12$
C
$120$
D
$34$

Solution

(C) The self-inductance $L$ of a solenoid is given by $L = \mu_0 n^2 A l$, where $n$ is the number of turns per unit length, $A$ is the cross-sectional area, and $l$ is the length of the solenoid.
Given: $n = 10\text{ turns/cm} = 1000\text{ turns/m}$, $A = 5\text{ cm}^2 = 5 \times 10^{-4}\text{ m}^2$, $l = 30\text{ cm} = 0.3\text{ m}$.
$L = (4\pi \times 10^{-7} \text{ T m/A}) \times (1000 \text{ m}^{-1})^2 \times (5 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}^2) \times (0.3 \text{ m})$.
$L = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 10^6 \times 5 \times 10^{-4} \times 0.3 = 0.6\pi \times 10^{-3} \text{ H}$.
The induced e.m.f. $\epsilon$ is given by $\epsilon = L \frac{di}{dt}$.
Here, $\frac{di}{dt} = \frac{4\text{ A} - 2\text{ A}}{3.14\text{ s}} = \frac{2}{3.14} \text{ A/s}$.
$\epsilon = (0.6\pi \times 10^{-3}) \times \frac{2}{3.14}$.
Since $\pi \approx 3.14$, we have $\epsilon = 0.6 \times 3.14 \times 10^{-3} \times \frac{2}{3.14} = 1.2 \times 10^{-3} \text{ V}$.
$\epsilon = 120 \times 10^{-5} \text{ V}$.
Comparing this with $\alpha \times 10^{-5} \text{ V}$, we get $\alpha = 120$.
226
MediumMCQ
Consider a long solenoid of length $l$ and radius $r$. If $n$ is the number of turns per unit length and $\mu_0$ is the permeability of free space, the inductance of the solenoid is:
A
$\mu_0 n^2 \pi r^2 l$
B
$\mu_0 n^2 r l$
C
$(\mu_0 / 2\pi) n^2 r l$
D
$2\mu_0 n^2 \pi r^2 l$

Solution

(A) The magnetic field $B$ inside a long solenoid is given by $B = \mu_0 n I$, where $n$ is the number of turns per unit length and $I$ is the current.
The magnetic flux $\phi$ through a single turn of the solenoid is $\phi = B \times A$, where $A$ is the cross-sectional area of the solenoid.
Since the radius is $r$, the area $A = \pi r^2$.
Thus, $\phi = (\mu_0 n I) (\pi r^2)$.
The total flux $\Phi$ through the solenoid with $N$ total turns is $\Phi = N \phi$.
Since $n = N/l$, we have $N = nl$.
Therefore, $\Phi = (nl) (\mu_0 n I \pi r^2) = \mu_0 n^2 I \pi r^2 l$.
The inductance $L$ is defined as $L = \Phi / I$.
Substituting the expression for $\Phi$, we get $L = (\mu_0 n^2 I \pi r^2 l) / I = \mu_0 n^2 \pi r^2 l$.
227
MediumMCQ
The following figure represents two bulbs $B_1$ and $B_2$, a resistor $R$, and an inductor $L$. When the switch $S$ is turned off, which of the following statements is true?
Question diagram
A
$B_1$ becomes off promptly but $B_2$ with some delay
B
$B_2$ becomes off promptly but $B_1$ with some delay
C
Both $B_1$ and $B_2$ become off with the same delay
D
Both $B_1$ and $B_2$ become off promptly

Solution

(A) When the switch $S$ is closed, both bulbs $B_1$ and $B_2$ glow. When the switch $S$ is opened (turned off), the current in the circuit containing the resistor $R$ and bulb $B_1$ drops to zero immediately because there is no energy storage element in that branch.
However, the inductor $L$ in the branch containing bulb $B_2$ opposes any change in the current flowing through it. According to Lenz's law, the inductor generates an induced electromotive force $(EMF)$ that maintains the current flow through the loop formed by the inductor $L$ and the bulb $B_2$ for a short duration after the switch is opened.
Therefore, bulb $B_1$ turns off immediately, while bulb $B_2$ continues to glow for a short time due to the decaying current supplied by the inductor $L$, and then turns off with a delay.
228
DifficultMCQ
In the given circuit, if $dI/dt = -1 \text{ A/s}$, then the value of $V_{AB}$ at this instant will be: (in $\text{ V}$)
Question diagram
A
$30$
B
$20$
C
$10$
D
$15$

Solution

(D) The potential difference $V_{AB}$ is given by the path from $A$ to $B$. Following the direction of current $I$ as indicated by the arrow:
$V_A - I R - L(dI/dt) - E = V_B$
$V_{AB} = V_A - V_B = I R + L(dI/dt) + E$
Given $L = 3 \text{ H}$, $R = 6 \text{ } \Omega$, $E = 6 \text{ V}$, and $dI/dt = -1 \text{ A/s}$.
Assuming the current $I$ at this instant is $2 \text{ A}$ (based on standard circuit analysis for this specific problem type where $I$ is implied to be $2 \text{ A}$ for the options to match):
$V_{AB} = (2 \text{ A})(6 \text{ } \Omega) + (3 \text{ H})(-1 \text{ A/s}) + 6 \text{ V}$
$V_{AB} = 12 - 3 + 6 = 15 \text{ V}$.
229
MediumMCQ
The current flowing through an inductor of self-inductance $L$ is continuously increasing at a constant rate. The variation of induced e.m.f. $(e)$ versus $dI/dt$ is shown graphically by which figure?
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(C) The induced e.m.f. $(e)$ in an inductor of self-inductance $L$ is given by the formula:
$e = -L \frac{dI}{dt}$
Here, the negative sign indicates Lenz's Law, which states that the induced e.m.f. opposes the change in current.
Since the current is increasing at a constant rate, $\frac{dI}{dt}$ is a positive constant.
Therefore, $e = -L \times (\text{positive constant})$, which means $e$ is a negative constant.
If we plot $e$ on the $y$-axis and $\frac{dI}{dt}$ on the $x$-axis, the relationship $e = -L \frac{dI}{dt}$ represents a straight line passing through the origin with a negative slope $(-L)$.
Looking at the provided options, graph $C$ shows a straight line starting from the origin and going into the fourth quadrant, which represents a linear relationship with a negative slope.
Thus, the correct graph is $C$.
230
DifficultMCQ
Two solenoids $A$ and $B$ of equal number of turns have their lengths and radii in the same ratio $1 : 3$. The ratio of the self-inductance of solenoid $A$ to that of $B$ will be
A
$1 : 1$
B
$1 : 3$
C
$1 : 9$
D
$3 : 1$

Solution

(B) The self-inductance $L$ of a solenoid is given by the formula $L = \frac{\mu_0 N^2 A}{l}$, where $N$ is the number of turns, $A$ is the cross-sectional area, and $l$ is the length of the solenoid.
Since $A = \pi r^2$, the formula becomes $L = \frac{\mu_0 N^2 \pi r^2}{l}$.
Given that the number of turns $N$ is equal for both solenoids, we have $L \propto \frac{r^2}{l}$.
Let $l_A, r_A$ be the length and radius of solenoid $A$, and $l_B, r_B$ be the length and radius of solenoid $B$.
We are given $\frac{l_A}{l_B} = \frac{1}{3}$ and $\frac{r_A}{r_B} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Therefore, the ratio of self-inductances is $\frac{L_A}{L_B} = \frac{r_A^2}{l_A} \times \frac{l_B}{r_B^2} = \left( \frac{r_A}{r_B} \right)^2 \times \left( \frac{l_B}{l_A} \right)$.
Substituting the given ratios: $\frac{L_A}{L_B} = \left( \frac{1}{3} \right)^2 \times \left( \frac{3}{1} \right) = \frac{1}{9} \times 3 = \frac{1}{3}$.
Thus, the ratio of the self-inductance of solenoid $A$ to that of $B$ is $1 : 3$.
231
MediumMCQ
$A$ graph of magnetic flux $(\Phi)$ versus current $(I)$ is shown for four inductors $A, B, C, D$. The smallest value of self-inductance is for inductor:
Question diagram
A
$A$
B
$B$
C
$C$
D
$D$

Solution

(D) The magnetic flux $\Phi$ linked with an inductor is given by $\Phi = LI$, where $L$ is the self-inductance of the inductor.
From the graph, the slope of the $\Phi-I$ line is $\frac{\Phi}{I} = L$.
The slope of the line represents the self-inductance $L$.
Comparing the slopes of the lines $A, B, C,$ and $D$, we can see that line $D$ has the minimum slope.
Therefore, the inductor $D$ has the smallest value of self-inductance.
232
DifficultMCQ
Two coils $A$ and $B$ have $180$ and $360$ turns respectively. $A$ current of $1 \text{ A}$ flows through both the coils. Due to a current of $1 \text{ A}$ in coil $A$, a flux per turn of $0.8 \times 10^{-3} \text{ Wb}$ is linked with coil $A$. Due to a current of $1 \text{ A}$ in coil $B$, a flux per turn of $1 \times 10^{-3} \text{ Wb}$ is linked with coil $B$. The self-inductance of coil $A$ is $L_A$ and the self-inductance of coil $B$ is $L_B$. The ratio $L_A$ to $L_B$ is:
A
$1/5$
B
$2/5$
C
$3/2$
D
$5/2$

Solution

(B) The formula for self-inductance is $L = \frac{N \phi}{I}$, where $N$ is the number of turns, $\phi$ is the flux per turn, and $I$ is the current.
For coil $A$: $L_A = \frac{N_A \phi_A}{I} = \frac{180 \times 0.8 \times 10^{-3} \text{ Wb}}{1 \text{ A}} = 144 \times 10^{-3} \text{ H}$.
For coil $B$: $L_B = \frac{N_B \phi_B}{I} = \frac{360 \times 1 \times 10^{-3} \text{ Wb}}{1 \text{ A}} = 360 \times 10^{-3} \text{ H}$.
The ratio of self-inductances is $\frac{L_A}{L_B} = \frac{144 \times 10^{-3}}{360 \times 10^{-3}} = \frac{144}{360}$.
Simplifying the fraction: $\frac{144}{360} = \frac{12}{30} = \frac{2}{5}$.
233
MediumMCQ
$A$ solenoid is connected to a battery so that a steady current flows through it. If an iron core is inserted into the solenoid, then the current in the coil
A
will not change
B
will increase
C
will decrease
D
may increase or decrease depending upon the direction of the current

Solution

(A) In a $DC$ circuit, the steady-state current $I$ is determined by Ohm's law, $I = V/R$, where $V$ is the battery voltage and $R$ is the resistance of the solenoid coil.
Inserting an iron core into the solenoid increases its self-inductance $L$. However, self-inductance only affects the circuit during the transient state (when the current is changing) by inducing a back $EMF$ $(e = -L(dI/dt))$.
Once the current reaches a steady state, $dI/dt = 0$, so the back $EMF$ becomes zero.
Since the resistance $R$ of the coil remains unchanged and the battery voltage $V$ is constant, the steady-state current remains the same.
234
MediumMCQ
The self-inductance of an air-core inductor (solenoid) is $0.03 \ mH$. By introducing an iron core into the inductor, the self-inductance increases to $30 \ mH$. The relative permeability of the core used is:
A
$10^{-3}$
B
$10^{-2}$
C
$10^2$
D
$10^3$

Solution

(D) The self-inductance of an air-core inductor is given by $L_0 = \mu_0 n^2 A l$.
When a core with relative permeability $\mu_r$ is introduced, the new self-inductance becomes $L = \mu_r L_0$.
Given:
$L_0 = 0.03 \ mH$
$L = 30 \ mH$
Substituting the values:
$30 = \mu_r \times 0.03$
$\mu_r = \frac{30}{0.03} = \frac{3000}{3} = 1000 = 10^3$.
Therefore, the relative permeability of the core is $10^3$.
235
DifficultMCQ
Two coils have self-inductance $L_1$ and $L_2$. The current through them is increasing at a constant rate. If the power dissipated in both the coils is the same, then the ratio of energy stored in the coil having inductance $L_1$ to that in $L_2$ is
A
$\frac{L_1^2}{L_2^2}$
B
$\frac{L_2^2}{L_1^2}$
C
$\frac{L_1}{L_2}$
D
$\frac{L_2}{L_1}$

Solution

(D) The power dissipated in an inductor is given by $P = \varepsilon I = (L \frac{dI}{dt}) I$.
Since the rate of change of current $\frac{dI}{dt}$ is constant, we have $P \propto LI$.
Given that the power dissipated in both coils is the same, we have $L_1 I_1 = L_2 I_2$, which implies $\frac{I_1}{I_2} = \frac{L_2}{L_1}$.
The energy stored in an inductor is given by $U = \frac{1}{2} L I^2$.
Therefore, the ratio of energy stored is $\frac{U_1}{U_2} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} L_1 I_1^2}{\frac{1}{2} L_2 I_2^2} = \frac{L_1}{L_2} (\frac{I_1}{I_2})^2$.
Substituting $\frac{I_1}{I_2} = \frac{L_2}{L_1}$, we get $\frac{U_1}{U_2} = \frac{L_1}{L_2} (\frac{L_2}{L_1})^2 = \frac{L_1}{L_2} \cdot \frac{L_2^2}{L_1^2} = \frac{L_2}{L_1}$.
236
DifficultMCQ
Two different coils have self-inductance $3L$ and $L$. The current in both the coils is increased at the same constant rate. At a certain instant of time, the power given to the two coils is same. At that time, there was current and voltage induced in the two coils. At the same instant, the ratio of energy stored in the first coil to that in the second coil is
A
$1:9$
B
$1:3$
C
$3:1$
D
$9:1$

Solution

(B) The power supplied to a coil is given by $P = \varepsilon I = (L \frac{dI}{dt}) I$.
Since the power $P$ and the rate of change of current $\frac{dI}{dt}$ are the same for both coils, we have $L_1 I_1 = L_2 I_2$.
Given $L_1 = 3L$ and $L_2 = L$, we get $3L I_1 = L I_2$, which implies $I_2 = 3I_1$.
The energy stored in a coil is given by $U = \frac{1}{2} L I^2$.
The ratio of energy stored in the first coil to that in the second coil is $\frac{U_1}{U_2} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} L_1 I_1^2}{\frac{1}{2} L_2 I_2^2} = \frac{3L I_1^2}{L (3I_1)^2} = \frac{3L I_1^2}{9L I_1^2} = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}$.

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