In a voltmeter V∝l V=kl Now, it is given E=1.1 volt for l1=440 cm and V=0.5 volt for l2=220 cm Let the error in reading of voltmeter be ΔV then, 1.1=400 K and (0.5−ΔV)=220 K.⇒4401.1=2200.5−ΔV∴ΔV=−0.05 volt
JEE Main 2014 — Physics Electromagnetism
In the experiment of calibration of voltmeter, a standard cell of e.m.f. 1.1 volt is balanced against 440 cm of potential wire. The potential difference across the ends of resistance is found to balance against 220 cm of the wire. The corresponding reading of voltmeter is 0.5 volt. The error in the reading of volmeter will be:
Held on 12 Apr 2014 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
−0.15 volt
0.15 volt
0.5 volt
−0.05 volt
Sign in to track your attempts and accuracy.
Sign in to keep a private note on this question. Nothing you write is ever public.
A circular loop of radius $20\text{ cm}$ and resistance $2\ \Omega$ is placed in a time varying magnetic field $\vec{B} = (2t^2 + 2t + 3)\text{ T}$. At $t = 0$, for the plane of the loop being perpendicular to the magnetic field and, the induced current in the loop at $t = 3\text{ s}$ is $\dfrac{\alpha}{50}\text{ A}$. The value of $\alpha$ is _______. (Take $\pi = 22/7$)
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 current carrying solenoid is placed vertically and a particle of mass $m$ with charge $Q$ is released from rest. The particle moves along the axis of solenoid. If $g$ is acceleration due to gravity then the acceleration (a) of the charged particle will satisfy :
Refer to the figure given below. The values of $I_1$, $I_2$ and $I_3$ are __________. 
Identify the correct statements : A. Electrostatic field lines form closed loops. B. The electric field lines point radially outward when charge is greater than zero. C. The Gauss - Law is valid only for inverse - square force. D. The workdone in moving a charged particle in a static electric field around a closed path is zero. E. The motion of a particle under Coulomb's force must take place in a plane. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Work through every JEE Main Electromagnetism PYQ, year by year.