Magnetic Effect of Current

228 Questions
2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift

A long cylindrical conductor with large cross section carries an electric current distributed uniformly over its cross-section. Magnetic field due to this current is:

A. maximum at either ends of the conductor and minimum at the midpoint

B. maximum at the axis of the conductor

C. minimum at the surface of the conductor

D. minimum at the axis of the conductor

E. same at all points in the cross-section of the conductor

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.

B, C Only

B.

E Only

C.

A, D Only

D.

D Only

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

The magnetic field at the centre of a current carrying circular loop of radius $R$ is $16 \mu \mathrm{~T}$. The magnetic field at a distance $x=\sqrt{3} R$ on its axis from the centre is

$\_\_\_\_$ $\mu \mathrm{T}$.

A.

8

B.

2

C.

4

D.

$2 \sqrt{2}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

Three long straight wires carrying current are arranged mutually parallel as shown in the figure. The force experienced by 15 cm length of wire $Q$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .

$ \left(\mu_{\mathrm{o}}=4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~T} . \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{A}\right) $

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 5 English
A.

$6 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~N}$ towards $P$

B.

$6 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~N}$ towards $R$

C.

$6 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~N}$ towards $P$

D.

$6 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~N}$ towards $R$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

Two identical circular loops $P$ and $Q$ each of radius $r$ are lying in parallel planes such that they have common axis. The current through $P$ and $Q$ are $I$ and $4 I$ respectively in clockwise direction as seen from $O$. The net magnetic field at $O$ is :

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 1 English
A.

$\frac{\mu_{\mathrm{o}} I}{4 \sqrt{2} r}$ towards $Q$

B.

$\frac{3 \mu_{\mathrm{o}} I}{4 \sqrt{2} r}$ towards $Q$

C.

$\frac{3 \mu_0 I}{4 \sqrt{2} r}$ towards $P$

D.

$\frac{\mu_{\mathrm{o}} I}{4 \sqrt{2} r}$ towards $P$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift

The current passing through a conducting loop in the form of equilateral triangle of side $4 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~cm}$ is 2 A . The magnetic field at its centroid is $\alpha \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .

(Given : $\mu_{\mathrm{o}}=4 \pi \times 10^{-7}$ SI units)

A.

$3 \sqrt{3}$

B.

$2 \sqrt{3}$

C.

$\sqrt{3}$

D.

$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift

An infinitely long straight wire carrying current $I$ is bent in a planar shape as shown in the diagram. The radius of the circular part is $r$. The magnetic field at the centre $O$ of the circular loop is :

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 7 English
A.

$-\frac{\mu_0}{2\pi} \frac{I}{r} (\pi + 1) \hat{i}$

B.

$-\frac{\mu_0}{2\pi} \frac{I}{r} (\pi - 1) \hat{i}$

C.

$\frac{\mu_0}{2\pi} \frac{I}{r} (\pi + 1) \hat{i}$

D.

$\frac{\mu_0}{2\pi} \frac{I}{r} (\pi - 1) \hat{i}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Morning Shift

A current carrying solenoid is placed vertically and a particle of mass $m$ with charge $Q$ is released from rest. The particle moves along the axis of solenoid. If $g$ is acceleration due to gravity then the acceleration (a) of the charged particle will satisfy :

A.

$a>g$

B.

$a=0$

C.

$0 < a < g$

D.

$a=g$

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

Figure shows a current carrying square loop ABCD of edge length is ‘a’ lying in a plane. If the resistance of the ABC part is r and that of ADC part is 2r, then the magnitude of the resultant magnetic field at centre of the square loop is

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 17 English
A.

$\frac{2\mu_0 I}{3\pi a}$

B.

$\frac{\sqrt{2}\mu_0 I}{3\pi a}$

C.

$\frac{3\pi\mu_0 I}{\sqrt{2}a}$

D.

$\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi a}$

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift

A particle of charge $q$, mass $m$ and kinetic energy $E$ enters in magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity and undergoes a circular arc of radius (r). Which of the following curves represents the variation of $r$ with $E$ ?

A.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 13 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 13 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 13 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 13 English Option 4
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift

Uniform magnetic fields of different strengths $\left(B_1\right.$ and $\left.B_2\right)$, both normal to the plane of the paper exist as shown in the figure. A charged particle of mass $m$ and charge $q$, at the interface at an instant, moves into the region 2 with velocity $v$ and returns to the interface. It continues to move into region 1 and finally reaches the interface. What is the displacement of the particle during this movement along the interface?

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 12 English

(Consider the velocity of the particle to be normal to the magnetic field and $\mathrm{B}_2>\mathrm{B}_1$ )

A.
$\frac{m v}{q B_1}\left(1-\frac{B_1}{B_2}\right) \times 2$
B.
$\frac{m v}{q B_1}\left(1-\frac{B_2}{B_1}\right) \times 2$
C.
$\frac{m v}{q B_1}\left(1-\frac{B_2}{B_1}\right)$
D.
$\frac{m v}{q B_1}\left(1-\frac{B_1}{B_2}\right)$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Evening Shift

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as $\mathbf{A s s e r t i o n} \mathbf{A}$ and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathbf{R}$

Assertion A : If Oxygen ion $\left(\mathrm{O}^{-2}\right)$ and Hydrogen ion $\left(\mathrm{H}^{+}\right)$enter normal to the magnetic field with equal momentum, then the path of $\mathrm{O}^{-2}$ ion has a smaller curvature than that of $\mathrm{H}^{+}$.

Reason R : A proton with same linear momentum as an electron will form a path of smaller radius of curvature on entering a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are true but $\mathbf{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
B.
$\mathbf{A}$ is false but $\mathbf{R}$ is true
C.
$\mathbf{A}$ is true but $\mathbf{R}$ is false
D.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are true and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift

In a moving coil galvanometer, two moving coils $\mathrm{M}_1$ and $\mathrm{M}_2$ have the following particulars :

$ \begin{aligned} & \mathrm{R}_1=5 \Omega, \mathrm{~N}_1=15, \mathrm{~A}_1=3.6 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}^2, \mathrm{~B}_1=0.25 \mathrm{~T} \\ & \mathrm{R}_2=7 \Omega, \mathrm{~N}_2=21, \mathrm{~A}_2=1.8 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}^2, \mathrm{~B}_2=0.50 \mathrm{~T} \end{aligned} $

Assuming that torsional constant of the springs are same for both coils, what will be the ratio of voltage sensitivity of $M_1$ and $M_2$ ?

A.
$1: 1$
B.
$1: 3$
C.
$1: 2$
D.
$1: 4$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift
A solenoid having area A and length ' $l$ ' is filled with a material having relative permeability 2. The magnetic energy stored in the solenoid is :
A.
$\frac{\mathrm{B}^2 \mathrm{~A} l}{4 \mu_0}$
B.
$\frac{\mathrm{B}^2 \mathrm{~A} l}{2 \mu_0}$
C.
$\frac{\mathrm{B}^2 \mathrm{~A} l}{\mu_0}$
D.
$\mathrm{B}^2 \mathrm{Al}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 2nd April Morning Shift

Let $B_1$ be the magnitude of magnetic field at center of a circular coil of radius $R$ carrying current I. Let $\mathrm{B}_2$ be the magnitude of magnetic field at an axial distance ' $x$ ' from the center. For $x: \mathrm{R}=3: 4, \frac{\mathrm{~B}_2}{\mathrm{~B}_1}$ is :

A.
$64: 125$
B.
$25: 16$
C.
$4: 5$
D.
$16: 25$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

Consider a long straight wire of a circular cross-section (radius a) carrying a steady current I. The current is uniformly distributed across this cross-section. The distances from the centre of the wire’s cross-section at which the magnetic field [inside the wire, outside the wire] is half of the maximum possible magnetic field, any where due to the wire, will be :

A.

[a/2, 3a]

B.

[a/4, 3a/2]

C.

[a/2, 2a]

D.

[a/4, 2a]

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 27 English

An infinite wire has a circular bend of radius a, and carrying a current I as shown in the figure. The magnitude of magnetic field at the origin O of the arc is given by:

A.
$\frac{\mu_0}{2 \pi} \frac{\mathrm{I}}{\mathrm{a}}\left[\frac{\pi}{2}+2\right]$
B.
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{\mathrm{I}}{\mathrm{a}}\left[\frac{3 \pi}{2}+1\right]$
C.
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{\mathrm{I}}{\mathrm{a}}\left[\frac{\pi}{2}+1\right]$
D.
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{\mathrm{I}}{\mathrm{a}}\left[\frac{3 \pi}{2}+2\right]$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

Consider a long thin conducting wire carrying a uniform current I. A particle having mass "M" and charge " $q$ " is released at a distance " $a$ " from the wire with a speed $v_0$ along the direction of current in the wire. The particle gets attracted to the wire due to magnetic force. The particle turns round when it is at distance $x$ from the wire. The value of $x$ is [ $\mu_0$ is vacuum permeability]

A.
$a\left[1-\frac{m v_o}{2 q \mu_0 \mathrm{I}}\right]$
B.
$a e^{-\frac{4 \pi \mathrm{mv}_o}{q \mu_o \mathrm{I}}}$
C.
$a\left[1-\frac{\mathrm{mv}}{\mathrm{q}} \mu_{\mathrm{o}} \mathrm{I}\right]$
D.
$\frac{a}{2}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 19 English

N equally spaced charges each of value q , are placed on a circle of radius R . The circle rotates about its axis with an angular velocity $\omega$ as shown in the figure. A bigger Amperian loop B encloses the whole circle where as a smaller Amperian loop A encloses a small segment. The difference between enclosed currents, $I_A-I_B$, for the given Amperian loops is

A.
$\frac{\mathrm{N}^2}{2 \pi} \mathrm{q} \omega$
B.
$\frac{\mathrm{N}}{2 \pi} \mathrm{q} \omega$
C.
$\mathrm{\frac{2 \pi}{N} q \omega}$
D.
$\frac{\mathrm{N}}{\pi} \mathrm{q} \omega$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : A electron in a certain region of uniform magnetic field is moving with constant velocity in a straight line path.

Reason (R) : The magnetic field in that region is along the direction of velocity of the electron. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
(A) is true but (R) is false
B.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C.
Both $(\mathbf{A})$ and $(\mathbf{R})$ are true but $(\mathbf{R})$ is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
D.
(A) is false but (R) is true
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

A long straight wire of a circular cross-section with radius ' a ' carries a steady current I . The current I is uniformly distributed across this cross-section. The plot of magnitude of magnetic field B with distance $r$ from the centre of the wire is given by

A.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 20 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 20 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 20 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 20 English Option 4
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift

An electron projected perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field B moves in a circle. If Bohr's quantization is applicable, then the radius of the electronic orbit in the first excited state is :

A.
$\sqrt{\frac{h}{\pi e B}}$
B.
$\sqrt{\frac{4 h}{\pi e B}}$
C.
$\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{h}}{2 \pi e \mathrm{eB}}}$
D.
$\sqrt{\frac{2 h}{\pi e B}}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift

A proton and a deutron $(q=+\mathrm{e}, m=2.0 \mathrm{u})$ having same kinetic energies enter a region of uniform magnetic field $\vec{B}$, moving perpendicular to $\vec{B}$. The ratio of the radius $r_d$ of deutron path to the radius $r_p$ of the proton path is:

A.
$1: 2$
B.
$1: 1$
C.
$\sqrt{2}: 1$
D.
$1: \sqrt{2}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : When currents vary with time, Newton's third law is valid only if momentum carried by the electromagnetic field is taken into account

Statement (II) : Ampere's circuital law does not depend on Biot-Savart's law.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
D.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

A long straight wire of radius a carries a steady current I. The current is uniformly distributed across its cross section. The ratio of the magnetic field at $\frac{a}{2}$ and $2 a$ from axis of the wire is :

A.
$4: 1$
B.
$3: 4$
C.
$1: 1$
D.
$1: 4$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

An element $\Delta l=\Delta x\hat{i}$ is placed at the origin and carries a large current $I=10 \mathrm{~A}$. The magnetic field on the $y$-axis at a distance of $0.5 \mathrm{~m}$ from the elements $\Delta x$ of $1 \mathrm{~cm}$ length is:

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 30 English

A.
$10 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~T}$
B.
$8 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~T}$
C.
$4 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~T}$
D.
$12 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~T}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

The electrostatic force $\left(\vec{F_1}\right)$ and magnetic force $\left(\vec{F}_2\right)$ acting on a charge $q$ moving with velocity $v$ can be written :

A.
$\vec{F}_1=q \vec{B}, \vec{F}_2=q(\vec{B} \times \vec{v})$
B.
$\vec{F}_1=q \vec{V} \cdot \vec{E}, \vec{F}_2=q(\vec{B} \cdot \vec{V})$
C.
$\vec{F}_1=q \vec{E}, \vec{F}_2=q(\vec{V} \times \vec{B})$
D.
$\vec{F}_1=q \vec{E}, \vec{F}_2=q(\vec{B} \times \vec{V})$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift
In a co-axial straight cable, the central conductor and the outer conductor carry equal currents in opposite directions. The magnetic field is zero :
A.
inside the outer conductor
B.
outside the cable
C.
in between the two conductors
D.
inside the inner conductor
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

An electron is projected with uniform velocity along the axis inside a current carrying long solenoid. Then :

A.
the electron will experience a force at $45^{\circ}$ to the axis and execute a helical path.
B.
the electron will be accelerated along the axis.
C.
the electron path will be circular about the axis.
D.
the electron will continue to move with uniform velocity along the axis of the solenoid.
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift

A uniform magnetic field of $2 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~T}$ acts along positive $Y$-direction. A rectangular loop of sides $20 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $10 \mathrm{~cm}$ with current of $5 \mathrm{~A}$ is in $Y-Z$ plane. The current is in anticlockwise sense with reference to negative $X$ axis. Magnitude and direction of the torque is:

A.
$2 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~N}$- $\mathrm{m}$ along negative $Z$-direction
B.
$2 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~N}$ - $\mathrm{m}$ along positive $X$-direction
C.
$2 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~N}$ - $\mathrm{m}$ along positive $Y$-direction
D.
$2 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~N}$ - $\mathrm{m}$ along positive $Z$-direction
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

A rigid wire consists of a semicircular portion of radius $R$ and two straight sections. The wire is partially immerged in a perpendicular magnetic field $B=B_0 \hat{k}$ as shown in figure. The magnetic force on the wire if it has a current $i$ is:

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 52 English

A.
$i B R \hat{j}$
B.
$-2 i B R \hat{j}$
C.
$2 i B R \hat{j}$
D.
$-i B R \hat{j}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

Two insulated circular loop A and B of radius '$a$' carrying a current of '$\mathrm{I}$' in the anti clockwise direction as shown in the figure. The magnitude of the magnetic induction at the centre will be :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 48 English

A.
$\frac{\sqrt{2} \mu_0 I}{a}$
B.
$\frac{\mu_0 I}{\sqrt{2} a}$
C.
$\frac{\mu_0 \mathrm{I}}{2 \mathrm{a}}$
D.
$\frac{2 \mu_0 I}{a}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

Two particles $X$ and $Y$ having equal charges are being accelerated through the same potential difference. Thereafter they enter normally in a region of uniform magnetic field and describes circular paths of radii $R_1$ and $R_2$ respectively. The mass ratio of $X$ and $Y$ is :

A.
$\left(\frac{R_1}{R_2}\right)$
B.
$\left(\frac{R_2}{R_1}\right)$
C.
$\left(\frac{R_2}{R_1}\right)^2$
D.
$\left(\frac{R_1}{R_2}\right)^2$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

A proton moving with a constant velocity passes through a region of space without any change in its velocity. If $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}$ and $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}$ represent the electric and magnetic fields respectively, then the region of space may have :

(A) $\mathrm{E}=0, \mathrm{~B}=0$

(B) $\mathrm{E}=0, \mathrm{~B} \neq 0$

(C) $\mathrm{E} \neq 0, \mathrm{~B}=0$

(D) $\mathrm{E} \neq 0, \mathrm{~B} \neq 0$

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
(A), (B) and (C) only
B.
(A), (C) and (D) only
C.
(A), (B) and (D) only
D.
(B), (C) and (D) only
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Evening Shift

An electron is moving along the positive $\mathrm{x}$-axis. If the uniform magnetic field is applied parallel to the negative z-axis, then

A. The electron will experience magnetic force along positive y-axis

B. The electron will experience magnetic force along negative y-axis

C. The electron will not experience any force in magnetic field

D. The electron will continue to move along the positive $\mathrm{x}$-axis

E. The electron will move along circular path in magnetic field

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
A and E only
B.
B and D only
C.
B and E only
D.
C and D only
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift

The source of time varying magnetic field may be

(A) a permanent magnet

(B) an electric field changing linearly with time

(C) direct current

(D) a decelerating charge particle

(E) an antenna fed with a digital signal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
(D) only
B.
(A) only
C.
(B) and (D) only
D.
(C) and (E) only
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Evening Shift

An electron is allowed to move with constant velocity along the axis of current carrying straight solenoid.

A. The electron will experience magnetic force along the axis of the solenoid.

B. The electron will not experience magnetic force.

C. The electron will continue to move along the axis of the solenoid.

D. The electron will be accelerated along the axis of the solenoid.

E. The electron will follow parabolic path-inside the solenoid.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
B, C and D only
B.
B and C only
C.
A and D only
D.
B and E only
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

A charge particle moving in magnetic field B, has the components of velocity along B as well as perpendicular to B. The path of the charge particle will be

A.
helical path with the axis along magnetic field $\mathrm{B}$
B.
straight along the direction of magnetic field $\mathrm{B}$
C.
circular path
D.
helical path with the axis perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field B
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

A long straight wire of circular cross-section (radius a) is carrying steady current I. The current I is uniformly distributed across this cross-section. The magnetic field is

A.
uniform in the region $r < a$ and inversely proportional to distance $r$ from the axis, in the region $r > a$
B.
zero in the region $r < a$ and inversely proportional to $r$ in the region $r > a$
C.
directly proportional to $r$ in the region $r < a$ and inversely proportional to $r$ in the region $r > a$
D.
inversely proportional to $r$ in the region $r < a$ and uniform throughout in the region $r > a$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift

As shown in the figure, a long straight conductor with semicircular arc of radius $\frac{\pi}{10}$m is carrying current $\mathrm{I=3A}$. The magnitude of the magnetic field, at the center O of the arc is :

(The permeability of the vacuum $=4\pi\times10^{-7}~\mathrm{NA}^{-2}$)

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 90 English

A.
$4\mu\mathrm{T}$
B.
$3\mu\mathrm{T}$
C.
$6\mu\mathrm{T}$
D.
$1\mu\mathrm{T}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift

Find the magnetic field at the point $\mathrm{P}$ in figure. The curved portion is a semicircle connected to two long straight wires.

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 87 English

A.
$\frac{\mu_{0} i}{2 r}\left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2 \pi}\right)$
B.
$\frac{\mu_{\mathrm{o}} i}{2 r}\left(1+\frac{2}{\pi}\right)$
C.
$\frac{\mu_{0} \dot{i}}{2 r}\left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{\pi}\right)$
D.
$\frac{\mu_{0} i}{2 r}\left(1+\frac{1}{\pi}\right)$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift
A long conducting wire having a current I flowing through it, is bent into a circular coil of $\mathrm{N}$ turns. Then it is bent into a circular coil of $\mathrm{n}$ turns. The magnetic field is calculated at the centre of coils in both the cases. The ratio of the magnetic field in first case to that of second case is :
A.
$ N^{2}: n^{2}$
B.
$\mathrm{N}: \mathrm{n}$
C.
$\mathrm{n}: \mathrm{N}$
D.
$n^{2}: N^{2}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

A rod with circular cross-section area $2 \mathrm{~cm}^{2}$ and length $40 \mathrm{~cm}$ is wound uniformly with 400 turns of an insulated wire. If a current of $0.4 \mathrm{~A}$ flows in the wire windings, the total magnetic flux produced inside windings is $4 \pi \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~Wb}$. The relative permeability of the rod is

(Given : Permeability of vacuum $\mu_{0}=4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{NA}^{-2}$)

A.
$\frac{5}{16}$
B.
125
C.
$\frac{32}{5}$
D.
12.5
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

As shown in the figure, a current of $2 \mathrm{~A}$ flowing in an equilateral triangle of side $4 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~cm}$. The magnetic field at the centroid $\mathrm{O}$ of the triangle is

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 85 English

(Neglect the effect of earth's magnetic field)

A.
$4 \sqrt{3} \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~T}$
B.
$4 \sqrt{3} \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}$
C.
$3 \sqrt{3} \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T} $
D.
$\sqrt{3} \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~T}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

A current carrying rectangular loop PQRS is made of uniform wire. The length $P R=Q S=5 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $P Q=R S=100 \mathrm{~cm}$. If ammeter current reading changes from I to $2 I$, the ratio of magnetic forces per unit length on the wire $P Q$ due to wire $R S$ in the two cases respectively $\left(f_{P Q}^I: f_{P Q}^{2 t}\right)$ is:

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 84 English

A.
1 : 4
B.
1 : 3
C.
1 : 2
D.
1 : 5
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

A massless square loop, of wire of resistance $10 \Omega$, supporting a mass of $1 \mathrm{~g}$, hangs vertically with one of its sides in a uniform magnetic field of $10^{3} \mathrm{G}$, directed outwards in the shaded region. A dc voltage $\mathrm{V}$ is applied to the loop. For what value of $\mathrm{V}$, the magnetic force will exactly balance the weight of the supporting mass of $1 \mathrm{~g}$ ?

(If sides of the loop $=10 \mathrm{~cm}, \mathrm{~g}=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$)

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 83 English

A.
1 V
B.
$\frac{1}{10}$V
C.
10 V
D.
100 V
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

The magnetic moments associated with two closely wound circular coils $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ of radius $\mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{A}}=10$ $\mathrm{cm}$ and $\mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{B}}=20 \mathrm{~cm}$ respectively are equal if : (Where $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{A}}, \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}}$ and $\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{B}}, \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}}$ are number of turn and current of $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ respectively)

A.
$4 \mathrm{~N}_{\mathrm{A}} \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}}=\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{B}} \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}}$
B.
$2 \mathrm{~N}_{\mathrm{A}} \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}}=\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{B}} \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}}$
C.
$\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{A}}=2 \mathrm{~N}_{\mathrm{B}}$
D.
$\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{A}} \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}}=4 \mathrm{~N}_{\mathrm{B}} \mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

The electric current in a circular coil of four turns produces a magnetic induction 32 T at its centre. The coil is unwound and is rewound into a circular coil of single turn, the magnetic induction at the centre of the coil by the same current will be :

A.
2 T
B.
4 T
C.
8 T
D.
16 T
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

The magnitude of magnetic induction at mid point $\mathrm{O}$ due to current arrangement as shown in Fig will be

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 79 English

A.
$\frac{\mu_{0} I}{\pi a}$
B.
$\frac{\mu_{0} I}{4 \pi a}$
C.
$\frac{\mu_{0} I}{2 \pi a}$
D.
0
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

A single current carrying loop of wire carrying current I flowing in anticlockwise direction seen from +ve $\mathrm{z}$ direction and lying in $x y$ plane is shown in figure. The plot of $\hat{j}$ component of magnetic field (By) at a distance '$a$' (less than radius of the coil) and on $y z$ plane vs $z$ coordinate looks like

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 80 English

A.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 80 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 80 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 80 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 80 English Option 4
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift

For a moving coil galvanometer, the deflection in the coil is 0.05 rad when a current of 10 mA is passes through it. If the torsional constant of suspension wire is $4.0\times10^{-5}\mathrm{N~m~rad^{-1}}$, the magnetic field is 0.01T and the number of turns in the coil is 200, the area of each turn (in cm$^2$) is :

A.
1.5
B.
2.0
C.
0.5
D.
1.0