JEE Main Physics — Electromagnetism previous year questions with solutions.
The current passing through a conducting loop in the form of equilateral triangle of side $4 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~cm}$ is 2 A. The magnetic field at its centroid is $\alpha \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$. (Given : $\mu_{\mathrm{o}}=4 \pi \times 10^{-7}$ SI units)
For an electromagnetic wave propagating through vacuum, $\vec{k}$, $\vec{E}$ and $\omega$ represent propagation vector, electric field and angular frequency, respectively. The magnetic field associated with this wave is represented by :
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 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:
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 ______.
The equation of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave propagating through free space is given by : $E=\sqrt{377} \sin \left(6.27 \times 10^{3} t-2.09 \times 10^{-5} x\right) \mathrm{N} / \mathrm{C}$ The average power of the electromagnetic wave is $\left(\frac{1}{\alpha}\right) \mathrm{W} / \mathrm{m}^{2}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$ (Take $\sqrt{\frac{\mu_{0}}{\varepsilon_{o}}}=377$ in SI units)
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 metal rod of length $L$ rotates about one end at origin with a uniform angular velocity $\omega$. The magnetic field radially falls off as $B(r) = B_0 e^{-\lambda r}$; $\lambda$ being a positive constant. The emf induced (neglecting the centripetal force on electrons in the rod) is :
A conducting circular loop of area $1.0 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$ is placed perpendicular to a magnetic field which varies as $B=\sin (100 t)$ Tesla. If the resistance of the loop is $100 \Omega$, then the average thermal energy dissipated in the loop in one period is $\_\_\_\_$ J.
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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\mu \mathrm{T}$.
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 $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$)
Three long straight wires carrying current are arranged mutually parallel as shown in the figure. The force experienced by 15 cm length of wire $Q$ is $\_\_\_\_$.  ($\mu_{\mathrm{o}}=4 \pi \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~T}. \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{A}$)
Three charges $+2 q,+3 q$ and $-4 q$ are situated at $(0,-3 a),(2 a, 0)$ and $(-2 a, 0)$ respectively in the $x y$ plane. The resultant dipole moment about origin is $\_\_\_\_$.
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 $\mathrm{c}=3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$)
A thin half ring of radius $35$ cm is uniformly charged with a total charge of $Q$ coulomb. If the magnitude of the electric field at centre of the half ring is $100$ V/m, then the value of $Q$ is _______ nC. ($\epsilon_o = 8.85 \times 10^{-12}$ C$^2$/Nm$^2$ and $\pi = 3.14$)
A long straight wire carries a current of 10 A. The magnetic field at a distance of 0.1 m from the wire is:
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 = $ _______.
Consider two identical metallic spheres of radius $R$ each having charge $Q$ and mass $m$. Their centers have an initial separation of $4 R$. Both the spheres are given an initial speed of $u$ towards each other. The minimum value of $u$, so that they can just touch each other is : (Take $k=\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}}$ and assume $k Q^{2}>G m^{2}$ where $G$ is the Gravitational constant)
Six point charges are kept $60^{\circ}$ apart from each other on the circumference of a circle of radius $R$ as shown in figure. The net electric field at the center of the circle is $\_\_\_\_$. ($\epsilon_{0}$ is permittivity of free space) 
Suppose a long solenoid of 100 cm length, radius 2 cm having 500 turns per unit length, carries a current $I=10 \sin (\omega \mathrm{t}) \mathrm{A}$, where $\omega=1000 \mathrm{rad}. / \mathrm{s}$. A circular conducting loop $(B)$ of radius 1 cm coaxially slided through the solenoid at a speed $v=1 \mathrm{~cm} / \mathrm{s}$. The r.m.s. current through the loop when the coil $B$ is inserted 10 cm inside the solenoid is $\alpha / \sqrt{2} \mu \mathrm{~A}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$. [Resistance of the loop $=10 \Omega$ ]
The space between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor of capacitance C (without any dielectric) is now filled with three dielectric slabs of dielectric constants $K_{1}=2, K_{2}=3$ and $K_{3}=5$ (as shown in figure). If new capacitance is $\frac{n}{3} C$ then the value of $n$ is $\_\_\_\_$. 