KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN AHMEDABAD

REGION
ONE DAY WORKSHOP IN PHYSICS
23 JULY 2016
QUESTTION BANK
ELECTRO MAGNETIC INDUCTION
1 MARK QUESTIONS
Q1
Q2

Define the term self-inductance of a coil. Give its SI unit.

Ans. The self-inductance L is defined as the emf induced in the coil, when the
rate of change of current in that coil is 1 A/s.
If the rate of change of current is 2 ampere/second in a solenoid induces an
emf of 40mV in the solenoid, what is the self-inductance of this solenoid?

Ans. L=
Q3

Q5

20X 10-3 H = 20mH

Predict the directions of induced currents in metal rings 1 and 2 lying in the
same plane where current I in the wire is increasing steadily.

Ans

Q4

Above the wire in the ring clockwise

Below the wire in the ring anticlockwise

State Lenzs law in electromagnetic induction.

Ans. The direction of induced current in a closed circuit is always such that it
opposes the cause that produces it.
Write the expression of electromagnetic energy stored in an inductor of
inductance L when steady current is passed through it.
Ans.

U=

LI2

2 MARKS QUESTIONS

Q1

Two circular loops are placed with their centres at fixed distance apart. How
would you orient the loops to have (i) maximum (ii) minimum Mutual
inductance?
Ans. (i)For maximum mutual induction the orientation should be parallel
(ii) For minimum the orientation should be perpendicular.

Q2

Define eddy current. Give one application of eddy current

The induced currents in the solid conductor due to the motion of the conductor
in the magnetic field
Electromagnetic Damping, Magnetic breaks

Q3

What is magnetic flux? Write its expression and SI unit.

Ans. The total no of magnetic field lines through a closed surface is called
magnetic flux.
= B.dA
SI unit of magnetic flux is weber.

Q4

Write the expression for the induced emf in a conducting rod of length moving
with a velocity v in a magnetic field B.

e = d /dt

Q5

vBl

Two coils P and S are arranged as shown in the figure.

(i) What will be the direction of induced current in S when the switch is closed?
(ii) What will be the direction of induced current in S when the switch is
opened?
P

Ans: (i) anticlockwise

(ii) clockwise

3 MARKS QUESTIONS

Q1

The magnetic flux linked with a coil passing perpendicular to the plane of
the coil changes with time = 4t2 + 2t + 3, where t is the time in
seconds. What is magnitude of emf induced at t = 1 second?
Ans: (e = d/dt =

d
4t 2 2t 3 ,e = 8t +2
dt

If

t = 1s

e= 10V)

Q2

Define coefficient of mutual inductance. On what factors does it depend?

Ans. The coefficient of mutual inductance of two coils is defined as the emf
induced in the secondary coil when the rate of change of current in
primary coil is 1 A/s.
It is (i) directly proportional to no of turns in both the coils (ii) inversely
proportional to the distance between the coils (iii) orientation between the
coils (iv) proportional to area of cross section of the coils.

Q3

A cylindrical bar magnet is kept along the axis of a circular coil and near it
as shown in the fig. Will there be any induced current at the terminals of
the coil when the magnet is rotated a) about its own axis b) about an axis
perpendicular to the length of the magnet?

Fig (i)
Fig(ii)

Ans.
Fig. (i) No emf will be induced, as these is no change in flux.
Fig (ii) Yes, changes continuously. So emf is induced in the coil.
Q4

Define the term 'mutual inductance' between the two coils.

Obtain the expression for mutual inductance of a pair of long coaxial
solenoids each of length l and radii r1 and r2 (r2 >> r1). Total number
of turns in the two solenoids are N1 and N2, respectively.
Ans
The ratio of magnetic flux passing through one coil to the current
passing through the other is known as mutual inductance between
the two coils.

Suppose a current I is passed through the inner solenoid S1.

A magnetic field B=0n1I is produced inside S1 , whereas the field
outside it is zero.

The flux through each turn S2 is Br12=0n1 I r12

The total flux through all the turns in a length l of S2 is

=(0n1 I r12)n2l= (0n1n2r12l) I

M=0n1n2r12l
Q5

(a) Define self-inductance. Write its S.I. units.

(b) Derive an expression for self-inductance of a long solenoid of
length l, cross-sectional area A having N number of turns.
Ans.
(a) The phenomenon in which emf is induced in a single isolated coil
due to change of flux through the coil by means of varying the
current through the same coil is called self-inductance. S.I unit of
inductance is Henry.
(b) Magnetic field B inside a solenoid carrying a current i is

B=
Let n be the number of turns per unit length.
Where,
N is total number of turns
l is the length of the solenoid
Inductance,
Substituting, we obtain

Substituting the value of B, we obtain

Inductance L of a solenoid is:

5 MARKS QUESTIONS
Q1

(i)State Faradays laws of electromagnetic induction.How the Lenzs law is in

accordance with law of conservation of energy? Explain.
(ii) A 12V battery is connected to a 6; 10 H coil through a switch drives a
constant current in the circuit. The switch is suddenly opened. Assuming that it
took 1ms to open the switch calculate the average emf induced across the coil.
Ans. (i) Correct statement and explanation
(ii initial=2A

Q2

I final= 0

=-Ldi/dt =

20000V)

State the working of a.c. generator with the help of a labelled diagram.
The coil of an a.c. generator having N turns, each of area A, is rotated
with a constant angular velocity . Deduce the expression for the
alternating emf. Generated in the coil.
What is the source of energy generation in this device?
Ans.
AC Generator:

Principle Based on the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction

Construction:

Main parts of an ac generator:

Armature Rectangular coil ABCD
Filed Magnets Two pole pieces of a strong electromagnet
Slip Rings The ends of coil ABCD are connected to two hollow metallic rings R 1 and R2.
Brushes B1 and B2 are two flexible metal plates or carbon rods. They are fixed and are
kept in tight contact with R1 and R2 respectively.
Theory and Working As the armature coil is rotated in the magnetic field, angle between
the field and normal to the coil changes continuously. Therefore, magnetic flux linked with the
coil changes. An emf is induced in the coil. According to Flemings right hand rule, current
induced in AB is from A to B and it is from C to D in CD. In the external circuit, current flows
from B2 to B1.
To calculate the magnitude of emf induced:
Suppose
A Area of each turn of the coil
N Number of turns in the coil
Strength of magnetic field
Angle which normal to the coil makes with at any instant t

Magnetic flux linked with the coil in this position:

= NBA cos = NBA cos t (i)
Where, is angular velocity of the coil
As the coil rotates, angle changes. Therefore, magnetic flux linked with the coil changes
and hence, an emf is induced in the coil. At this instant t, if e is the emf induced in the coil,
then

e = NAB sin t
The generator converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The mechanical energy
may be obtained from the rotation of the turbine associated with the generator. The turbine in
turn, may be working by the kinetic energy of running water, wind or steam.

HOT QUESTIONS
Q1

A rectangular conductor LMNO is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.5 T. The field is
directed perpendicular to the plane of the conductor. When the arm MN of length of 20 cm is
moved towards left with a velocity of 10 ms1, calculate the emf induced in the arm. Given the
resistance of the arm to be 5 (assuming that other arms are of negligible resistance) find the
value of the current in the arm.

Solution:
Let ON be x at some instant.
The emf induced in the loop = e.

Q2

A wheel with 8 metallic spokes each 50 cm long is rotated with a speed of 120 rev/min in a
plane normal to the horizontal component of the Earths magnetic field. The Earths magnetic
field at the place is 0.4 G and the angle of dip is 60. Calculate the emf induced between the
axle and the rim of the wheel. How will the value of emf be affected if the number of spokes
were increased?
Ans.
This component is parallel to the plane of the wheel. Thus, the emf induced is given as,

The value of emf induced is independent of the number of spokes as the emfs across the
spokes are in parallel. So, the emf will be unaffected with the increase in spokes.