When a spherical insulating ball and a spherical metallic ball of same size and mass are dropped from the same height, then magnetic field will act on metallic ball. If the earth's magnetic field is taken into account, then an induced eddy current will form inside the spherical metallic ball, thus retarding its motion. Hence, it will take more time than insulating ball.
Spherical insulating ball and a spherical metallic ball of same size and mass are dropped from the same height. Choose the correct statement out of…
JEE Main 2023 — Physics Mechanics
Spherical insulating ball and a spherical metallic ball of same size and mass are dropped from the same height. Choose the correct statement out of the following {Assume negligible air friction}
Held on 31 Jan 2023 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Time taken by them to reach the earth's surface will be independent of the properties of their materials
- B
Insulating ball will reach the earth's surface earlier than the metal ball
- C
Both will reach the earth's surface simultaneously
- D
Metal ball will reach the earth's surface earlier than the insulating ball
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