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Electromagnetism PYQ

JEE Main PhysicsElectromagnetism previous year questions with solutions.

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Electromagnetism at a glance

Questions per year

1703 across 25 years

Difficulty 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.

SubtopicWeightageTotal2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002
Electrostatics
28.6%
48341524752515231421386101015113442635555
Current Electricity
22.3%
37732204747394424361076579713177675
Magnetism & Magnetic Effects
19.5%
330212835423528302974478891122535664
Alternating Current
11.1%
1871010242028391010312436211122332
Electromagnetic Waves
9.6%
162171016181722131553336441113
Electromagnetic Induction
8.9%
1511981624131410104213441211123323
All subtopics1690140128185203183199118142422521303746376988141822242322
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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.

2026
medium
mcq

A charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field. If the velocity is perpendicular to the field, the path of the particle is:

2026
easy
mcq

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).

2026
medium
mcq

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 ______.

2026
medium
mcq

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:

2026
medium
mcq

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 $\_\_\_\_$. $\left[\text{Take }\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{\mathrm{o}}}=9 \times 10^{9} \mathrm{Nm}^{2} / \mathrm{C}^{2}\right]$

2026
medium
integer

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.

2026
medium
mcq

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 $)$

2026
easy
mcq

![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Magnetic Effects of Current — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Magnetic_Effects_of_Current/6983c1a58bfdbb243563975c/question_1__q_6983c1a58bfdbb243563975c__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__24S2_q_32_1__09cae8dd96_final_ppt_sync.png) 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:

2026
medium
mcq

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

2026
medium
mcq

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) ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Current Electricity — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Current_Electricity/69d8074d81239f6567c4f42a/question_1__q_69d8074d81239f6567c4f42a__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__06APRS1__q46_d1__41b5c7bfd2_final_ppt_sync.png)

2026
medium
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

2026
medium
mcq

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 $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$)

2026
medium
integer

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 _______.

2026
hard
mcq

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 _____.

2026
medium
integer

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. $\left(\text{Take } \dfrac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} = 9\times 10^9 \text{ SI Units}\right)$

2026
medium
mcq

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. $\left(\dfrac{\mu_0}{4\pi} = 10^{-7}\text{ N/A}^2\right)$

2026
medium
mcq

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)

2026
medium
mcq

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 $\mathrm{c}=3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$)

2026
medium
mcq

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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\mu \mathrm{J}$. $\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}}=9 \times 10^{9} \mathrm{~N}. \mathrm{m}^{2} / \mathrm{C}^{2}$

2026
medium
mcq

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 _____.

2026
easy
mcq

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 ______. ($\pi=3.14$)

2026
medium
integer

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) ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Magnetic Properties of Matter — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Magnetic_Properties_of_Matter/69d8074781239f6567c4f3e1/question_1__q_69d8074781239f6567c4f3e1__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__04APRS2__q48_d1__b2e00d1c52_final_ppt_sync.jpg)

2026
hard
integer

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 = $ _______.

2026
medium
mcq