Electromagnetism PYQ
JEE Main Physics — Electromagnetism previous year questions with solutions.
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Electromagnetism at a glance
Questions per year
1703 across 25 yearsDifficulty mix
1703 total- easy600 · 35%
- medium774 · 45%
- hard329 · 19%
Subtopic-wise weightage
Breakdown of the 1690 Electromagnetism questions tagged to a subtopic, by year — darker cells mean more questions.
| Subtopic | Weightage | Total | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrostatics | 28.6% | 483 | 41 | 52 | 47 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 31 | 42 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Current Electricity | 22.3% | 377 | 32 | 20 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 44 | 24 | 36 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | ||
| Magnetism & Magnetic Effects | 19.5% | 330 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 35 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Alternating Current | 11.1% | 187 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 39 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Electromagnetic Waves | 9.6% | 162 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||||
| Electromagnetic Induction | 8.9% | 151 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| All subtopics | 1690 | 140 | 128 | 185 | 203 | 183 | 199 | 118 | 142 | 42 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 37 | 46 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
All Electromagnetism Questions (1703)
A particle having charge $10^{-9}$ C moving in $x$-$y$ plane in fields of $0.4\hat{j}$ N/C and $4 \times 10^{-3} \hat{k}$ T experiences a force of $(4\hat{i} + 2\hat{j}) \times 10^{-10}$ N. The velocity of the particle at that instant is _______ m/s.
A charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field. If the velocity is perpendicular to the field, the path of the particle is:
A monochromatic source of light operating at $15$ kW emits $2.5\times 10^{22}$ photons/s. The region of an electromagnetic spectrum to which the emitted electromagnetic radiation belongs to ________. (Take $h=6.6\times 10^{-34}$ J·s and $c=3\times 10^8$ m/s).
A magnetic field vector in an electromagnetic wave is represented by $\vec{B}=B_0\sin\left(2\pi vt-\dfrac{2\pi x}{\lambda}\right)\hat{j}$. Its associated electric field vector is ______.
A plane electromagnetic wave is moving in free space with velocity $c=3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ and its electric field is given as $\vec{E}=54 \sin (k z-\omega t) \hat{j} \mathrm{~V} / \mathrm{m}$, where $\hat{j}$ is the unit vector along $y$-axis. The magnetic field vector $\vec{B}$ of the wave is:
An electromagnetic wave of frequency 100 MHz propagates through a medium of conductivity, $\sigma=10 \mathrm{mho} / \mathrm{m}$. The ratio of maximum conduction current density to maximum displacement current density is $\_\_\_\_$. $\left[\text{Take }\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{\mathrm{o}}}=9 \times 10^{9} \mathrm{Nm}^{2} / \mathrm{C}^{2}\right]$
An electromagnetic wave travels in free space along the $x$-direction. At a particular point in space and time, $\vec{B} = 2 \times 10^{-7} \hat{j}$ T is associated with this wave. The value of corresponding electric field $\vec{E}$ at this point is _______ V/m.
A point charge of $10^{-8} \mathrm{C}$ is placed at origin. The work done in moving a point charge $2 \mu \mathrm{C}$ from point $A(4,4,2) \mathrm{m}$ to $B(2,2,1) \mathrm{m}$ is $\_\_\_\_$ J. $\left(\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{o}}=9 \times 10^{9}\right.$ in SI units $)$
 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:
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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\mu \mathrm{T}$.
Refer to the circuit diagram given below. The heat generated across the $6\,\Omega$ resistance in $100$ second is $\dfrac{\alpha}{100}$ J. The value of $\alpha$ is _______. (Nearest integer) 
An a.c. source of angular frequency $\omega$ is connected across a resistor $R$ and a capacitor $C$ in series. The current is observed as $I$. Now the frequency of the source is changed to $\omega/4$, (keeping the voltage unchanged) the current is found to be $I/3$. The ratio of resistance to reactance at frequency $\omega$ is
A conducting circular loop is rotated about its diameter at a constant angular speed of $100 \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$ in a magnetic field of 0.5 T perpendicular to the axis of rotation. When the loop is rotated by $30^{\circ}$ from the horizontal position, the induced EMF is 15.4 mV. The radius of the loop is $\_\_\_\_$ mm. (Take $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$)
When a coil is placed in a time dependent magnetic field the power dissipated in it is $P$. The number of turns, area of the coil and radius of the coil wire are $N$, $A$ and $r$ respectively. For a second coils number of turns, area of the coil and radius of the coil wire are $2N$, $2A$ and $3r$ respectively. When the first coil is replaced with second coil the power dissipated in it is $\sqrt{2}\,\alpha P$. The value of $\alpha$ is _______.
An inductor of $10$ mH, capacitor of $0.1\ \mu$F and a resistor of $100\ \Omega$ are connected in series across an $a.c$ power supply $220$ V, $70$ Hz. The power factor of the given circuit is $0.5$. The difference in the inductive reactance and capacitance reactance is $\sqrt{3}\alpha\ \Omega$. The value of $\alpha$ is _____.
Two point charges $q_1=3\,\mu C$ and $q_2=-4\,\mu C$ are placed at points $(2\hat{i}+3\hat{j}+3\hat{k})$ and $(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})$ respectively. Force on charge $q_2$ is ________ N. $\left(\text{Take } \dfrac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} = 9\times 10^9 \text{ SI Units}\right)$
A current of $30$ A each flows in opposite directions in two conducting wires, placed parallel to each other at a distance of $8$ cm. The magnetic field at the mid point between the two wires is __________ $\mu$T. $\left(\dfrac{\mu_0}{4\pi} = 10^{-7}\text{ N/A}^2\right)$
A simple pendulum has a bob with mass $m$ and charge $q$. The pendulum string has negligible mass. When a uniform and horizontal electric field $\vec{E}$ is applied, the tension in the string changes. The final tension in the string, when pendulum attains an equilibrium position is $\_\_\_\_$. (g: acceleration due to gravity)
A laser beam has intensity of $4.0 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^{2}$. The amplitude of magnetic field associated with beam is $\_\_\_\_$ T. (Take $\epsilon_{\mathrm{o}}=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^{2} / \mathrm{Nm}^{2}$ and $\mathrm{c}=3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$)
Two point charges of 1 nC and 2 nC are placed at the two corners of equilateral triangle of side 3 cm. The work done in bringing a charge of 3 nC from infinity to the third corner of the triangle is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mu \mathrm{J}$. $\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}}=9 \times 10^{9} \mathrm{~N}. \mathrm{m}^{2} / \mathrm{C}^{2}$
A voltmeter with internal resistance of $x\ \Omega$ can be used to measure upto $20$ V. In order to increase its measuring range to $30$ V, the required modification is to _____.
A circular coil of radius $2$ cm and $125$ turns carries a current of $1$ A. The coil is placed in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude $0.4$ T. The axis of the coil makes an angle of $30°$ with the direction of the magnetic field. The torque acting on the coil is $\alpha \times 10^{-4}$ N.m. The value of $\alpha$ is ______. ($\pi=3.14$)
Two identical small bar magnets each of dipole moment $3\sqrt{5}$ J/T are placed at a center to center separation of $10$ cm, with their axes perpendicular to each other as shown in figure. The value of magnetic field at the point P midway between the magnets is $\alpha \times 10^{-3}$ T. The value of $\alpha$ is ______. ($\mu_0=4\pi \times 10^{-7}$ Tm/A) 
The dimensional formula of $\dfrac{1}{2}\epsilon_0 E^2$ ($\epsilon_0$ = permittivity of vacuum and $E$ = electric field) is $M^a L^b T^c$. The value of $2a - b + c = $ _______.