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JEE Main Physics — Electromagnetism previous year questions with solutions.

All Electromagnetism Questions (1703)

A three coulomb charge moves from the point $(0, -2, -5)$ to the point $(5, 1, 2)$ in an electric field expressed as $\vec{E} = 2x\hat{i} + 3y^2\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$ N/C. The work done in moving the charge is _______ J.

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Two resistors of $200 \, \Omega$ and $400 \, \Omega$ are connected in series with a battery of $100$ V. A bulb rated at $200$ V, $100$ W is connected across the $400 \, \Omega$ resistance. The potential drop across the bulb is _______ V.

2026
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Two shorts dipoles $(A, B), A$ having charges $\pm 2 \mu \mathrm{C}$ and length 1 cm and $B$ having charges $\pm 4 \mu \mathrm{C}$ and length 1 cm are placed with their centres 80 cm apart as shown in the figure. The electric field at a point $P$, equi-distant from the centres of both dipoles is $\_\_\_\_$ N/C. ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Electrostatics — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Electrostatics/6983c1998bfdbb24356396c1/question_1__q_6983c1998bfdbb24356396c1__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__23S2_q_27_1__9da446d3f0_final_ppt_sync.png)

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A meter bridge with two resistances $R_{1}$ and $R_{2}$ as shown in figure was balanced (null point) at 40 cm from the point $P$. The null point changed to 50 cm from the point $P$, when $16 \Omega$ resistance is connected in parallel to $R_{2}$. The values of resistances $R_{1}$ and $R_{2}$ are $\_\_\_\_$. ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Current Electricity — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Current_Electricity/6983c1888bfdbb24356395e6/question_1__q_6983c1888bfdbb24356395e6__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__22S1_q_31_1__630eb656fc_final_ppt_sync.png)

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The electric potential as a function of $x, y$ is given by $V = 5(x^2 - y^2)$ V. The electric field at a point $(2, 3)$ m is __________ V/m.

2026
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Under steady state condition the potential difference across the capacitor in the circuit is _______ V. ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Current Electricity — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Current_Electricity/69d8076081239f6567c4f502/question_1__q_69d8076081239f6567c4f502__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__05APRS2__q37_d1__1be903e3e8_final_ppt_sync.jpg)

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A small cube of side $1$ mm is placed at the centre of a circular loop of radius $10$ cm carrying a current of $2$ A. The magnetic energy stored inside the cube is $\alpha \times 10^{-14}$ J. The value of $\alpha$ is _______. ($\mu_o = 4\pi \times 10^{-7}$ Tm/A, $\pi = 3.14$)

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Two charges $7 \mu \mathrm{C}$ and $-2 \mu \mathrm{C}$ are placed at $(-9,0,0) \mathrm{cm}$ and $(9,0,0) \mathrm{cm}$ respectively in an external field $E=\frac{\mathrm{A}}{r^{2}} \hat{r}$, where $A=9 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C}. \mathrm{m}^{2}$. Considering the potential at infinity is 0, the electrostatic energy of the configuration is $\_\_\_\_$ J.

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Two resistors $2 \Omega$ and $3 \Omega$ are connected in the gaps of bridge as shown in figure. The null point is obtained with the contact of jockey at some point on wire $X Y$. When an unknown resistor is connected in parallel with $3 \Omega$ resistor, the null point is shifted by 22.5 cm toward $Y$. The resistance of unknown resistor is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$. ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Current Electricity — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Current_Electricity/6983c19f8bfdbb2435639710/question_1__q_6983c19f8bfdbb2435639710__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__24S1_q_31_1__6046bdff6f_final_ppt_sync.png)

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Five positive charges each having charge $q$ are placed at the vertices of a pentagon as shown in the figure. The electric potential $(V)$ and the electric field $(\vec{E})$ at the center $O$ of the pentagon due to these five positive charges are: ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Electrostatics — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Electrostatics/6983c18e8bfdbb2435639632/question_1__q_6983c18e8bfdbb2435639632__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__22S2_q_33_1__f30b85d44e_final_ppt_sync.png)

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A long straight wire carries a current of 10 A. The magnetic field at a distance of 0.1 m from the wire is:

2026
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Three parallel plate capacitors each with area $A$ and separation $d$ are filled with two dielectric ($k_{1}$ and $k_{2}$) in the following fashion. Which of the following is true? $\left(k_{1}>k_{2}\right)$ ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Capacitance — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Capacitance/6983c1a68bfdbb2435639768/question_1__q_6983c1a68bfdbb2435639768__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__24S2_q_44_1__12b82024ca_final_ppt_sync.png)

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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.

2026
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$1\,\mu$C charge moving with velocity $\vec{v} = \left(\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}\right)$ m/s in the region of magnetic field $\vec{B} = \left(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}\right)$ T. The magnitude of force acting on it is $\sqrt{\alpha} \times 10^{-6}$ N. The value of $\alpha$ is _______.

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The stored charge in the capacitor in steady state of the following circuit is ________ $\mu$C. ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Current Electricity — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Current_Electricity/69d8073a81239f6567c4f34c/question_1__q_69d8073a81239f6567c4f34c__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__08APRS2__q49_d1__1cc4b58d6c_final_ppt_sync.jpg)

2026
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A displacement current of $4.0$ A can be set up in the space between two parallel plates of $6$ $\mu$F capacitor. The rate of change of potential difference across the plates of the capacitor is nearly $\alpha \times 10^6$ V/s. The value of $\alpha$ is __________.

2026
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$X P Q Y$ is a vertical smooth long loop having a total resistance $R$ where $P X$ is parallel to $Q Y$ and separation between them is $l$. A constant magnetic field $B$ perpendicular to the plane of the loop exists in the entire space. A rod $C D$ of length $L(L>l)$ and mass $m$ is made to slide down from rest under the gravity as shown in figure. The terminal speed acquired by the rod is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}.(\mathrm{g}=$ acceleration due to gravity) ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Electromagnetic Induction — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Electromagnetic_Induction/6983c1888bfdbb24356395ea/question_1__q_6983c1888bfdbb24356395ea__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__22S1_q_36_1__d6fd74efa2_final_ppt_sync.png)

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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 $\pi = 3.14$)

2026
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A Wheatstone bridge is initially at room temperature and all arms of the bridge have same value of resistances $\left(R_{1}=R_{2}=R_{3}=R_{4}\right)$. When $R_{3}$ resistance is heated to some temperature, its resistance value has gone up by $10 \%$. The potential difference $\left(V_{a}-V_{b}\right)$ (after $R_{3}$ is heated) is $\_\_\_\_$ V. ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Current Electricity — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Current_Electricity/6983c1b28bfdbb24356397f8/question_1__q_6983c1b28bfdbb24356397f8__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__28S2_q_38_1__6b8355bbfe_final_ppt_sync.png)

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An inductor of inductance $10$ mH having resistance of $100\,\Omega$ is connected to battery of E.M.F. $1.0$ V through a switch as shown in the figure below. After switch is closed, the ratio of instantaneous voltages across the inductor when the current passing through it is $2$ mA and $4$ mA is _______. ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Electromagnetic Induction — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Electromagnetic_Induction/69d8074d81239f6567c4f427/question_1__q_69d8074d81239f6567c4f427__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__06APRS1__q43_d1__a0964021cc_final_ppt_sync.png)

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A moving coil of galvanometer when shunted with $2\,\Omega$ resistance gives a full scale deflection for a current of $500$ mA. When a resistance of $470\,\Omega$ is connected in series it gives a full scale deflection for $10$ V potential applied on it. The value of resistance of galvanometer coil is __________ $\Omega$.

2026
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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 :

2026
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A uniform magnetic field of 0.4 T acts perpendicular to a circular copper disc 20 cm in radius. The disc is having a uniform angular velocity of $10 \pi \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$ about an axis through its centre and perpendicular to the disc. What is the potential difference developed between the axis of the disc and the rim ? $(\pi=3.14)$

2025
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A particle of charge $q$, mass $m$ and kinetic energy E enters in magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity and undergoes a circular arc of radius( r). Which of the following curves represents the variation of $r$ with $E$ ?

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