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Magnetic Effects of Current Problems — Physics
1

Two galvanometers, which are otherwise identical, are fitted with different coils. One has a coil of 50 turns and resistance 10 Ω while the other has 500 turns and a resistance of 600 Ω. What is the ratio of the deflection when each is connected in turns to a cell of emf 25 V and internal resistance 50 Ω?

Solution
Given
Coil 1: N1 = 50 turns, R1 = 10 Ω
Coil 2: N2 = 500 turns, R2 = 600 Ω
Cell: E = 25 V, r = 50 Ω

Let \(\alpha_1\) and \(\alpha_2\) be the deflections. At equilibrium, restoring torque equals deflecting torque:

\[k \alpha = BINA \implies I = \frac{k \alpha}{B N A}\]

Thus, we can construct expressions for current in both setups:

\[I_1 = \frac{k \alpha_1}{B N_1 A} = \frac{E}{R_1 + r} \quad \text{and} \quad I_2 = \frac{k \alpha_2}{B N_2 A} = \frac{E}{R_2 + r}\]

Dividing these conditions yields:

\[\begin{align*} \frac{\alpha_1 N_2}{N_1 \alpha_2} &= \frac{R_2 + r}{R_1 + r}\\ \frac{\alpha_1 \times 500}{50 \times \alpha_2} &= \frac{600 + 50}{10 + 50}\\ 10 \times \frac{\alpha_1}{\alpha_2} &= \frac{650}{60}\\ \therefore \frac{\alpha_1}{\alpha_2} &= \frac{13}{12} \end{align*}\]
Ratio of deflection = 13 : 12
2

A silver wire has 1×1030 free electrons per cubic meter, a cross sectional area of 2 mm2 and carries a current of 5 A. Calculate the force acting on each electron if the wire is now placed in a magnetic field of flux density 0.15 T which is perpendicular to the wire.

Solution
Given
Density (n) = 1×1030 m-3  |  Area (A) = 2 mm2 = 2×10-6 m2
Current (I) = 5 A  |  Field (B) = 0.15 T  |  Angle (\(\theta\)) = 90°

The magnetic force acting on a moving charge carrier is:

\[F_e = B e v_d\]

Relating the current density to drift velocity via \(I = neAv_d\):

\[\begin{align*} v_d &= \frac{I}{neA} = \frac{5}{10^{30} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 2 \times 10^{-6}} = 1.5625 \times 10^{-5} \text{ m/s}\\ F_e &= 0.15 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 1.5625 \times 10^{-5}\\ \therefore F_e &= 3.75 \times 10^{-25} \text{ N} \end{align*}\]
Force on each electron = 3.75×10−25 N
3

A horizontal straight wire 5 cm long weighing 1.2 g/m is placed perpendicular to a uniform horizontal magnetic field of flux density of 0.6 T. If the resistance per unit length of the wire is 3.8 Ω/m, calculate the p.d. that has to be applied between the ends of the wire to make it self-supporting.

Solution
Given
Length (l) = 5 cm = 0.05 m  |  Linear Mass Density (\(m/l\)) = 1.2 g/m = 1.2×10-3 kg/m
Field (B) = 0.6 T  |  Linear Resistance (\(R/l\)) = 3.8 Ω/m \(\implies R = 0.19\ \Omega\)

For balance, the upward magnetic force must strictly counter gravity (\(F_m = F_g\)):

\[\begin{align*} BIl &= mg \implies I = \left(\frac{m}{l}\right) \frac{g}{B}\\ I &= 1.2 \times 10^{-3} \times \frac{9.8}{0.6} = 0.0196 \text{ A}\\ \end{align*}\]

Applying Ohm's law to discover the essential potential difference across the dynamic terminals:

\[V = I \times R = 0.0196 \times 0.19 \approx 3.72 \times 10^{-3} \text{ V}\]

Note: If calculated using \(g = 10\text{ m/s}^2\), \(I = 0.02\text{ A}\) and \(V = 3.8 \times 10^{-3}\text{ V}\).

Potential Difference required = 3.72×10−3 V
4

A coil consisting of 100 circular loops with radius 60 cm carries a current of 5 A. Find the magnetic field at a point along the axis of the coil, 80 cm from the centre. (\(\mu_0 = 4\pi\times10^{-7}\) T·m/A)

Solution
Given
Turns (n) = 100  |  Radius (a) = 60 cm = 0.60 m  |  Current (I) = 5 A  |  Distance (x) = 0.80 m

The axial formulation for a magnetic vector configuration reads:

\[\begin{align*} B &= \frac{\mu_0 n I a^2}{2(a^2 + x^2)^{3/2}}\\ B &= \frac{4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 100 \times 5 \times (0.60)^2}{2[(0.60)^2 + (0.80)^2]^{3/2}}\\ &= \frac{2.2619 \times 10^{-4}}{2 \times (1.0)^{3/2}} = 1.13 \times 10^{-4} \text{ T} \end{align*}\]
Magnetic Field (B) = 1.13×10−4 T
5

A straight conductor of length 5 cm carries current of 1.5 A. The conductor experiences a magnetic force of 4.5×10-3 N when it is placed in a magnetic field of 0.9 T. What angle the conductor makes with magnetic field?

Solution
Given
Length (l) = 5 cm = 0.05 m  |  Current (I) = 1.5 A  |  Force (F) = 4.5×10-3 N  |  Field (B) = 0.9 T

Using the fundamental cross-product mapping property:

\[\begin{align*} F &= BIl\sin\theta\\ 4.5 \times 10^{-3} &= 0.9 \times 1.5 \times 0.05 \times \sin\theta\\ \sin\theta &= \frac{4.5 \times 10^{-3}}{0.0675} = \frac{1}{15}\\ \theta &= \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{15}\right) \approx 3.82^\circ \end{align*}\]
Angle (\(\theta\)) = 3.82°
6

A horizontal wire, of length 5 cm and carrying a current of 2 A, is placed in the middle of a long solenoid at right angles to its axis. The solenoid has 1000 turns per meter and carries a steady current I. Calculate I if the force on the wire is equal to 10-4 N. (\(\mu_0 = 4\pi\times10^{-7}\) H/m).

Solution
Given
Wire: l = 5 cm = 0.05 m, Iwire = 2 A  |  Solenoid: n = 1000 turns/m  |  Net Force (F) = 10-4 N

The interior magnetic layout lines of a long solenoid run strictly down its axis. The test wire sits perpendicular to this internal coordinate matrix, creating a perfect orthogonal structure (\(\theta = 90^\circ\)):

\[F = B_{\text{sol}} I_{\text{wire}} l \implies 10^{-4} = B_{\text{sol}} \times 2 \times 0.05 \implies B_{\text{sol}} = 10^{-3} \text{ T}\]

Now relate this core parameter back to Ampere's law for solenoids:

\[\begin{align*} B_{\text{sol}} &= \mu_0 n I \implies 10^{-3} = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 1000 \times I\\ I &= \frac{1}{4\pi} \approx 0.796 \text{ A} \end{align*}\]
Solenoid Current (I) = 0.796 A
7

The coil of a moving coil galvanometer has 50 turns and its resistance is 10 Ω. It is replaced by a coil having 100 turns and resistance 50 Ω. Find the factor by which the current and voltage sensitivities change.

Solution
Given
Initial Setup: N1 = 50, R1 = 10 Ω  |  Modified Setup: N2 = 100, R2 = 50 Ω

The operational definitions for structural measurement sensitivity yield:

\[\text{Current Sensitivity } (I_s) = \frac{NBA}{k} \implies \frac{I_{s2}}{I_{s1}} = \frac{N_2}{N_1} = \frac{100}{50} = 2\] \[\text{Voltage Sensitivity } (V_s) = \frac{NBA}{kR} \implies \frac{V_{s2}}{V_{s1}} = \frac{N_2}{N_1} \times \frac{R_1}{R_2} = \left(\frac{100}{50}\right) \times \left(\frac{10}{50}\right) = \frac{2}{5}\]
Current Sensitivity Factor = 2  |  Voltage Sensitivity Factor = 0.4
8

A 60 cm long wire of mass 10 g is suspended horizontally in a transverse magnetic field of flux density 0.4 T through two springs at its two ends. Calculate the current required to pass through the wire so that there is zero tension in the springs.

Solution
Given
Length (l) = 60 cm = 0.60 m  |  Mass (m) = 10 g = 0.01 kg  |  Field (B) = 0.4 T

To eliminate mechanical load stresses inside the support springs, the total up-directed magnetic lifting thrust force matches the downward gravitational vector:

\[\begin{align*} BIl &= mg\\ 0.4 \times I \times 0.60 &= 0.01 \times 9.8\\ 0.24 \times I &= 0.098\\ \therefore I &\approx 0.408 \text{ A} \end{align*}\]
Required Current = 0.408 A
9

Two long parallel conductors carry respectively currents of 12 A and 8 A in the same direction. If the wires are 10 cm apart, find where a third parallel wire also carrying a current must be placed so that the force experienced by it will be zero.

Solution
Given
I1 = 12 A  |  I2 = 8 A  |  Separation (r) = 10 cm = 0.10 m
Parallel Conductors Equilibrium Diagram

Let the third wire be positioned between the two original lines at distance \(x\) from the 12 A conductor. Equilibrium requires balancing forces:

\[\begin{align*} F_1 &= F_2 \implies \frac{\mu_0 I_1 I_3}{2\pi x} = \frac{\mu_0 I_2 I_3}{2\pi (0.10 - x)}\\ \frac{12}{x} &= \frac{8}{0.10 - x} \implies 1.2 - 12x = 8x\\ 20x &= 1.2 \implies x = 0.06 \text{ m} = 6 \text{ cm} \end{align*}\]
Position = 6 cm away from the 12 A wire
10

An electron of K.E. 10 eV is moving in a circular orbit of radius 11 cm, in a plane at right angles to a uniform magnetic field. Determine the value of the flux density. (mass of an electron = 9.1×10-31 kg, e = 1.6×10^{-19} C).

Solution
Given
KE = 10 eV = 16×10-19 J  |  Radius (r) = 11 cm = 0.11 m  |  me = 9.1×10-31 kg

Equating the centripetal necessity to magnetic force yields:

\[Bev = \frac{mv^2}{r} \implies B = \frac{mv}{er} = \frac{\sqrt{2m(\text{KE})}}{er}\]

Plugging the variables directly into the combined kinetic energy profile:

\[\begin{align*} v &= \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 16 \times 10^{-19}}{9.1 \times 10^{-31}}} \approx 1.876 \times 10^{6} \text{ m/s}\\ B &= \frac{9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 1.876 \times 10^6}{1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 0.11} \approx 9.7 \times 10^{-5} \text{ T} \end{align*}\]
Magnetic Flux Density = 9.7×10−5 T
11

A copper wire 28 m long is wound into a flat circular coil 8.0 cm in diameter. If the current of 4.50 A flows through the coil, what is the magnetic induction at the centre?

Solution
Given
Total Length (l) = 28 m  |  Radius (r) = 4.0 cm = 0.04 m  |  Current (I) = 4.50 A

Determine the total number of turns \(n\) from wire constraints:

\[n \times 2\pi r = l \implies n = \frac{28}{2\pi \times 0.04} \approx 111.4 \text{ turns}\]

Compute field magnitude at coil center:

\[B = \frac{\mu_0 n I}{2r} = \frac{4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 111.4 \times 4.50}{2 \times 0.04} \approx 7.87 \times 10^{-3} \text{ T}\]
Magnetic Induction (B) = 7.87×10−3 T
12

An alpha particle makes a full rotation in a circle of radius 1.0 meter in 2.0 sec. Calculate the value of magnetic field induction at the center of the circle. (\(\mu_0 = 4\pi\times10^{-7}\) H/m)

Solution
Given
Charge (q) = 2e = 3.2×10-19 C  |  Orbit Radius (r) = 1.0 m  |  Time Period (T) = 2.0 s

The convective current created by the orbital charge cycle is:

\[I = \frac{q}{T} = \frac{3.2 \times 10^{-19}}{2.0} = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \text{ A}\]

Calculating field induction at the geometric path center:

\[B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r} = \frac{4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}{2 \times 1.0} \approx 1.005 \times 10^{-25} \text{ T}\]
Magnetic Field Induction = 1.01×10−25 T
13

A coil consisting of 100 circular loops with radius 0.60 m carries a current of 5 A. At what distance from the center, along the axis, the magnetic field magnitude 1/8 as great as it is at the center?

Solution
Given
Turns (n) = 100  |  Radius (a) = 0.60 m  |  Ratio: \(B_{\text{axial}} = \frac{1}{8} B_{\text{center}}\)

Write out structural expressions for both spatial configurations:

\[\frac{\mu_0 n I a^2}{2(a^2 + x^2)^{3/2}} = \frac{1}{8} \left( \frac{\mu_0 n I}{2a} \right) \implies \frac{a^2}{(a^2+x^2)^{3/2}} = \frac{1}{8a}\]

Rearranging the algebraic equation simplifies evaluation:

\[\begin{align*} 8a^3 &= (a^2+x^2)^{3/2} \implies (2a)^3 = \left(\sqrt{a^2+x^2}\right)^3\\ 2a &= \sqrt{a^2+x^2} \implies 4a^2 = a^2 + x^2\\ x^2 &= 3a^2 \implies x = a\sqrt{3}\\ x &= 0.60 \times 1.732 \approx 1.039 \text{ m} \end{align*}\]
Axial Distance (x) = 1.04 m
Last updated on 15th September, 2022

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