JEE Main Physics — Electromagnetism previous year questions with solutions.
 An infinite wire has a circular bend of radius a, and carrying a current I as shown in figure. The magnitude of magnetic field at the origin $O$ of the arc is given by :
 Sliding contact of a potentiometer is in the middle of the potentiometer wire having resistance $R_p=1 \Omega$ as shown in the figure. An external resistance of $R_e=2 \Omega$ is connected via the sliding contact. The electric current in the circuit is :
Consider \(\mathrm{I}_1\) and \(\mathrm{I}_2\) are the currents flowing simultaneously in two nearby coils 1 & 2, respectively. If \(\mathrm{L}_1=\) self inductance of coil \(1, \mathrm{M}_{12}=\) mutual inductance of coil 1 with respect to coil 2, then the value of induced emf in coil 1 will be Options
In a series LCR circuit, a resistor of $300 \Omega$, a capacitor of 25 nF and an inductor of 100 mH are used. For maximum current in the circuit, the angular frequency of the ac source is _____ $\times 10^4$ radians $\mathrm{s}^{-1}$.
The unit of $\sqrt{\frac{2 \mathrm{I}}{\epsilon_0 c}}$ is : (I = intensity of an electromagnetic wave, $\mathrm{c}:$ speed of light)
Figure shows a current carrying square loop ABCD of edge length is ' $a$ ' lying in a plane. If the resistance of the $A B C$ part is $r$ and that of $A D C$ part is 2 r , then the magnitude of the resultant magnetic field at centre of the square loop is 
Given below are two statements : Statement-I : The equivalent emf of two nonideal batteries connected in parallel is smaller than either of the two emfs. Statement-II : The equivalent internal resistance of two nonideal batteries connected in parallel is smaller than the internal resistance of either of the two batteries. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
For ac circuit shown in figure, $\mathrm{R}=100 \mathrm{k} \Omega$ and $\mathrm{C}=100 \mathrm{pF}$ and the phase difference between $\mathrm{V}_{\text {in }}$ and $\left(V_B-V_A\right)$ is $90^{\circ}$. The input signal frequency is $10^x \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}$, where ' x ' is ______ 
An inductor of self inductance 1 H connected in series with a resistor of $100 \pi \mathrm{ohm}$ and an ac supply of $100 \pi$ volt, 50 Hz. Maximum current flowing in the circuit is ________ A.
 N equally spaced charges each of value q , are placed on a circle of radius R . The circle rotates about its axis with an angular velocity $\omega$ as shown in the figure. A bigger Amperian loop B encloses the whole circle where as a smaller Amperian loop A encloses a small segment. The difference between enclosed currents, $I_A-I_B$, for the given Amperian loops is
Uniform magnetic fields of different strengths $\left(B_1\right.$ and $B_2$), both normal to the plane of the paper exist as shown in the figure. A charged particle of mass m and charge q , at the interface at an instant, moves into the region 2 with velocity $v$ and returns to the interface. It continues to move into region 1 and finally reaches the interface. What is the displacement of the particle during this movement along the interface?  (Consider the velocity of the particle to be normal to the magnetic field and $B_2 \gt B_1$)
An electric dipole is placed at a distance of 2 cm from an infinite plane sheet having positive charge density $\sigma_{\mathrm{o}}$. Choose the correct option from the following. 
Two small spherical balls of mass 10 g each with charges $-2 \mu \mathrm{C}$ and $2 \mu \mathrm{C}$, are attached to two ends of very light rigid rod of length 20 cm. The arrangement is now placed near an infinite nonconducting charge sheet with uniform charge density of $100 \mu \mathrm{C} / \mathrm{m}^2$ such that length of rod makes an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with electric field generated by charge sheet. Net torque acting on the rod is: (Take $\varepsilon_0: 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 / \mathrm{Nm}^2$)
Two charges $7 \mu \mathrm{c}$ and $-4 \mu \mathrm{c}$ are placed at $(-7 \mathrm{~cm}, 0,0)$ and $(7 \mathrm{~cm}, 0,0)$ respectively. Given, $\epsilon_0=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 \mathrm{~N}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$, the electrostatic potential energy of the charge configuration is :
A parallel-plate capacitor of capacitance $40 \mu \mathrm{~F}$ is connected to a 100 V power supply. Now the intermediate space between the plates is filled with a dielectric material of dielectric constant $\mathrm{K}=2$. Due to the introduction of dielectric material, the extra charge and the change in the electrostatic energy in the capacitor, respectively, are
A particle of charge $1.6 \mu \mathrm{C}$ and mass $16 \mu \mathrm{~g}$ is present in a strong magnetic field of 6.28 T. The particle is then fired perpendicular to magnetic field. The time required for the particle to return to original location for the first time is ________ S. $(\pi=3.14)$
At steady state the charge on the capacitor, as shown in the circuit below, is $\qquad$ $\mu \mathrm{C}$. 
An alternating current is given by $\mathrm{I}=\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}} \sin \omega \mathrm{t}+\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}} \cos \omega \mathrm{t}$. The r.m.s current will be
Consider two infinitely large plane parallel conducting plates as shown below. The plates are uniformly charged with a surface charge density $+\sigma$ and $-2 \sigma$. The force experienced by a point charge +q placed at the mid point between two plates will be : 
Consider a parallel plate capacitor of area A (of each plate) and separation 'd' between the plates. If $E$ is the electric field and $\varepsilon_0$ is the permittivity of free space between the plates, then potential energy stored in the capacitor is
Three infinitely long wires with linear charge density $\lambda$ are placed along the $x-a x i s, y$-axis and $z-$ axis respectively. Which of the following denotes an equipotential surface?
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : The outer body of an air craft is made of metal which protects persons sitting inside from lightning-strikes. Reason (R) : The electric field inside the cavity enclosed by a conductor is zero. In the light of the above statements, chose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Two plane polarized light waves combine at a certain point whose electric field components are $\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{E}_1=\mathrm{E}_0 \sin \omega \mathrm{t} \\ & \mathrm{E}_2=\mathrm{E}_0 \sin \left(\omega \mathrm{t}+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)\end{aligned}$ Find the amplitude of the resultant wave.
The magnetic field inside a 200 turns solenoid of radius 10 cm is $2.9 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{Tesla}$. If the solenoid carries a current of 0.29 A , then the length of the solenoid is ________ $\pi \mathrm{cm}$.