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Topic 04: Force on Current Carrying Conductor Part-1

1. ⇒  (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Evening Shift )

An electron is moving along the positive 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 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

Correct Answer is Option (C)

The Lorentz force equation is given as:

F = q ( v × B )

The electron is moving along the positive x-axis, so its velocity vector is v = v x i ^ . The magnetic field is applied parallel to the negative z-axis, so its magnetic field vector is B = B z k ^ .

Now, we can calculate the cross product of the velocity and magnetic field vectors:

v × B = ( v x i ^ ) × ( B z k ^ )

Using the cross product properties, we get:

v × B = v x B z ( i ^ × k ^ )

The cross product of i ^ and k ^ is j ^ , so:

v × B = v x B z ( j ^ ) = v x B z j ^

Since the electron has a negative charge, the magnetic force will be in the opposite direction:

F = ( e ) ( v x B z j ^ ) = e ( v x B z j ^ )

As a result, the electron will experience a magnetic force along the negative y-axis.

Additionally, as mentioned earlier, when a charged particle moves through a magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity, it follows a circular path. In this case, the velocity of the electron is along the positive x-axis, and the magnetic field is along the negative z-axis, which are indeed perpendicular to each other. As a result, the electron will move along a circular path in the magnetic field.

Hence, the correct answer is:

(C) B and E only

   

2. ⇒  (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift)

Two long parallel wires carrying currents 8A and 15A in opposite directions are placed at a distance of 7 cm from each other. A point P is at equidistant from both the wires such that the lines joining the point P to the wires are perpendicular to each other. The magnitude of magnetic field at P is _____________ ×   10 6 T.

(Given : 2 = 1.4 )

Correct Answer is 68

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 16 English Explanation

Magnetic fields due to both wires will be perpendicular to each other.

B 1 = μ 0 i 1 2 π d B 2 = μ 0 i 2 2 π d B net  = B 1 2 + B 2 2 = μ 0 2 π d i 1 2 + i 2 2 = 4 π × 10 7 2 π × ( 7 / 2 ) × 10 2 × 15 2 + 8 2 ( As  d = 7 2   cm ) = 68 × 10 6   T

   

3. ⇒  (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   cm and P Q = R S = 100   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 ( f P Q I : f P Q 2 t ) is:

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 23 English

A. 1 : 4

B. 1 : 3

C. 1 : 2

D. 1 : 5

Correct Answer is Option (A)

Force between two current carrying wire

= μ 0 I 1 I 2 2 π d × L

Here, I 1 & I 2 are equal

F = μ 0 I 2 2 π d × L

F I 2

F I F 2 I = I 2 4 I 2 = 1 4

   

4. ⇒  (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift)

A single turn current loop in the shape of a right angle triangle with sides 5 cm, 12 cm, 13 cm is carrying a current of 2 A. The loop is in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.75 T whose direction is parallel to the current in the 13 cm side of the loop. The magnitude of the magnetic force on the 5 cm side will be x 130 N. The value of x is ____________.

Correct Answer is 9

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 13 English Explanation

Force on 5   cm side = I B sin θ

= 2 × 5 100 × 0.75 × 12 13 = 9 130 x = 9

   

5. ⇒  (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift )

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

(If sides of the loop = 10   cm ,   g = 10   ms 2 )

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 22 English

A. 1 V

B. 1 10 V

C. 10V

D. 100V

Correct Answer is Option (C)

For balancing of force

F l o o p = weight

( V R ) I B = m g

( V 10 ) × 10 100 × ( 10 3 × 10 4 ) = ( 1 1000 ) × 10

V = 10 volts

   

6. ⇒  (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift )

Two long straight wires P and Q carrying equal current 10A each were kept parallel to each other at 5 cm distance. Magnitude of magnetic force experienced by 10 cm length of wire P is F 1 . If distance between wires is halved and currents on them are doubled, force F 2 on 10 cm length of wire P will be:

A. F 1 8

B. 10 F 1

C. F 1 10

D. 8 F 1

Correct Answer is Option (D)

 Force per unit length between two parallel straight wires  = μ 0 i 1 i 2 2 π d F 1   F 2 = μ 0 ( 10 ) 2 2 π ( 5   cm ) μ 0 ( 20 ) 2 2 π ( 5   cm 2 ) = 1 8 F 2 = 8   F 1

7. ⇒  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift )

A wire X of length 50   cm carrying a current of 2   A is placed parallel to a long wire Y of length 5   m . The wire Y carries a current of 3   A . The distance between two wires is 5   cm and currents flow in the same direction. The force acting on the wire Y is

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 30 English

A. 1.2 × 10 5   N directed towards wire X .

B. 1.2 × 10 4   N directed away from wire X .

C. 1.2 × 10 4   N directed towards wire X .

D. 2.4 × 10 5   N directed towards wire X .

Correct Answer is Option (A)

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 30 English Explanation

Length of wire Y is very high compared to length of wire X. So we can assume length of wire Y is infinite compare to wire X.

Magnetic field due to wire y from 5 cm from wire towards wire X is,

B = μ 0 I 1 2 π d = μ 0 × 3 2 π × 0.05

And direction of B is outward.

Now force on wire X due to wire Y,

F Y X = I 2 B l

= 2 × μ 0 × 3 2 π × 0.05 × 0.5

= 1.2 × 10 5 N

Current flowing in both the wire in same direction so both wire will attract each other with equal force.

F Y X = F X Y

F X Y = 1.2 × 10 5 N , attractive force towards wire X.

8. ⇒  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift )

A triangular shaped wire carrying 10   A current is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.5   T , as shown in figure. The magnetic force on segment CD is

(Given BC = CD = BD = 5   cm .)

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 33 English

A. 0.126 N

B. 0.312 N

C. 0.216 N

D. 0.245 N

Correct Answer is Option (C)

F = i l × B

= i l B sin 60

= 10 × 5 100 × 0.5 × 3 2

= 0.2165 N

9. ⇒  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift )

As shown in the figure, a metallic rod of linear density 0.45   kg   m 1 is lying horizontally on a smooth inclined plane which makes an angle of 45 with the horizontal. The minimum current flowing in the rod required to keep it stationary, when 0.15   T magnetic field is acting on it in the vertical upward direction, will be :

{Use g = 10   m / s 2 }

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 36 English

A. 30A

B. 15A

C. 10A

D. 3A

Correct Answer is Option (A)

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 36 English Explanation

m g × 1 2 = i l B 2

i = m g B l

= 0.45 × 10 0.15 = 30 A

   

10. ⇒  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Evening Shift)

Two 10 cm long, straight wires, each carrying a current of 5A are kept parallel to each other. If each wire experienced a force of 10 5 N, then separation between the wires is ____________ cm.

Correct Answer is 5

d F d l = μ 0 i 1 i 2 2 π d

So 2 × 10 7 × 5 × 5 d = 10 5 10 × 10 2

d = 2 × 10 7 × 5 × 5 10 4

= 50 mm

= 5 cm

   

11. ⇒  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift )

Two parallel, long wires are kept 0.20 m apart in vacuum, each carrying current of x A in the same direction. If the force of attraction per meter of each wire is 2 × 10 6 N, then the value of x is approximately :

A. 1

B. 2.4

C. 1.4

D. 2

Correct Answer is Option (C)

d F d l = 2 × 10 6 N/m = μ 0 i 1 i 2 2 π d

2 × 10 6 = 2 × 10 7 × x 2 0.2

x = 2 1.4

   

12. ⇒  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift )

Two long parallel conductors S1 and S2 are separated by a distance 10 cm and carrying currents of 4A and 2A respectively. The conductors are placed along x-axis in X-Y plane. There is a point P located between the conductors (as shown in figure).

A charge particle of 3 π coulomb is passing through the point P with velocity v = ( 2 i ^ + 3 j ^ ) m/s; where i ^ and j ^ represents unit vector along x & y axis respectively.

The force acting on the charge particle is 4 π × 10 5 ( x i ^ + 2 j ^ ) N. The value of x is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 50 English

A. 2

B. 1

C. 3

D. -3

Correct Answer is Option (C)

Field at P is = ( μ 0 × i 1 2 π r 1 μ 0 i 2 2 π r 2 ) ( k ^ )

= ( μ 0 4 2 π × 0.04 μ 0 × 2 2 π × 0.06 ) k ^ = μ 0 × 200 6 π k ^

So, force F = q v × B

= 3 π ( 2 i ^ + 3 j ^ ) × ( ( μ 0 × 200 6 π k ^ ) )

= 3 π ( 200 μ 0 3 π j ^ 100 μ 0 π i ^ )

= 200 μ 0 j ^ 300 μ 0 i ^

= 4 π × 10 5 ( 2 j ^ 3 i ^ )

So, x = 3

   

13. ⇒  (JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift)

A coil in the shape of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm lies in a vertical plane between the pole pieces of permanent magnet producing a horizontal magnetic field 20 mT. The torque acting on the coil when a current of 0.2 A is passed through it and its plane becomes parallel to the magnetic field will be x × 10 5 Nm. The value of x is .................

Correct Answer is 3

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 65 English Explanation

τ = M × B = M B sin 90

= M B = i 3 l 2 4 B

= 3 × 10 5 N m

   

14. ⇒  (JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Morning Shift)

Two short magnetic dipoles m1 and m2 each having magnetic moment of 1 Am2 are placed at point O and P respectively. The distance between OP is 1 meter. The torque experienced by the magnetic dipole m2 due to the presence of m1 is ........... × 10 7 Nm.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 66 English

Correct Answer is 1

τ = M 2 × B 1

τ = M 2 B 1 sin 90

= 1 × μ 0 4 π M 1 ( 1 ) 3 1

= 10 7 N.m

   

15. ⇒  (JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Morning Shift )

A loop of flexible wire of irregular shape carrying current is placed in an external magnetic field. Identify the effect of the field on the wire.

A. Loop assumes circular shape with its plane normal to the field.

B. Loop assumes circular shape with its plane parallel to the field.

C. Wire gets stretched to become straight.

D. Shape of the loop remains unchanged.

Correct Answer is Option (A)

Force on each wire be along radially outward and equal so, it will take the shape of circle and parallel to the field.

   

16. ⇒  (JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Evening Slot )

A square loop of side 2 a and carrying current I is kept in xz plane with its centre at origin. A long wire carrying the same current I is placed parallel to z-axis and passing through point (0, b, 0), (b >> a). The magnitude of torque on the loop about z-axis will be :

A. 2 μ 0 I 2 a 2 π b

B. 2 μ 0 I 2 a 2 b π ( a 2 + b 2 )

C. μ 0 I 2 a 2 b 2 π ( a 2 + b 2 )

D. μ 0 I 2 a 2 2 π b

Correct Answer is Option (B)

JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Evening Slot Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 78 English Explanation 1 JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Evening Slot Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 78 English Explanation 2

F = BI2a

= μ 0 I 2 π r I × 2 a

= μ 0 I 2 a π b 2 + a 2

τ = Fcos θ × 2 a

= μ 0 I 2 a π b 2 + a 2 × b b 2 + a 2 × 2 a

τ = 2 μ 0 I 2 a 2 b π ( a 2 + b 2 )