NEET UG Physics — Electromagnetism previous year questions with solutions.
A galvanometer of resistance, $G$ is shunted by a resistance $S \mathrm{~ohm}$. To keep the main current in the circuit unchanged, the resistance to be put in series with the galvanometer is
The rms value of potential difference $V$ shown in the figure is 
Two positive ions, each carrying a charge $q$, are separated by a distance $d$. If $\mathrm{F}$ is the force of repulsion between the ions, the number of electrons missing from each ion will be ( $e$ being the charge on an electron)
A series combination of $n_1$ capacitors, each of value $\mathrm{C}_1$, is charged by a source of potential difference $4 \mathrm{~V}$. When another parallel combination of $n_2$ capacitors, each of value $C_2$, is charged by a source of potential difference $V$, it has the same (total) energy stored in it, as the first combination has. The value of $\mathrm{C}_2$, in terms of $\mathrm{C}_1$, is then
Two identical bar magnets are fixed with their centres at a distance $d$ apart. A stationary charge $Q$ is placed at $P$ in between the gap of the two magnets at a distance $D$ from the centre $O$ as shown in the figure  The force on the charge $Q$ is
A $220 \mathrm{~V}$ input is supplied to a transformer. The output circuit draws a current of $2.0 \mathrm{~A}$ at $440 \mathrm{~V}$. If the efficiency of the transformer is $80 \%$, the current drawn by the primary windings of the transformer is
The electric field at a distance $\frac{3 R}{2}$ from the centre of a charged conducting spherical shell of radius $R$ is $E$. The electric field at a distance $\frac{R}{2}$ from the centre of the sphere is
Two parallel metal plates having charges $+Q$ and $-Q$ face each other at a certain distance between them. If the plates are now dipped in kerosene oil tank, the electric field between the plates will
A closely wound solenoid of 2000 turns and area of cross-section $1.5 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}^2$ carries a current of $2.0 \mathrm{~A}$. It is suspended through its centre and perpendicular to its length, allowing it to turn in a horizontal plane in a uniform magnetic field $5 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~T}$ making an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the axis of the solenoid. The torque on the solenoid will be
The magnetic moment of a diamagnetic atom is
Consider the following two statements (A) Kirchhoff's junction law follows from the conservation of charge. (B) Kirchhoff's loop law follows from the conservation of energy. Which of the following is correct?
Electromagnets are made of soft iron because soft iron has
A current loop consists of two identical semicircular parts each of radius $R$, one lying in the $x-y$ plane and the other in $x-z$ plane. If the current in the loop is $i$. The resultant magnetic field due to the two semicircular parts at their common centre is
A condenser of capacity $C$ is charged to a potential difference of $V_1$. The plates of the condenser are then connected to an ideal inductor of inductance $L$. The current through the inductor when the potential difference across the condenser reduces to $V_2$ is
A square current carrying loop is suspended in a uniform magnetic field acting in the plane of the loop. If the force on one arm of the loop is $\vec{F}$, the net force on the remaining three arms of the loop is
A conducting circular loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field, $B=0.025 \mathrm{~T}$ with its plane perpendicular to the loop. The radius of the loop is made to shrink at a constant rate of $1 \mathrm{mms}^{-1}$. The induced emf when the radius is $2 \mathrm{~cm}$, is
A square surface of side $L$ metre in the plane of the paper is placed in a uniform electric field $E$ (volt/m) acting along the same place at an angle $\theta$ with the horizontal side of the square as shown in figure. The electric flux linked to the surface in unit of $V-m$, is 
A particle having a mass of $10^{-2} \mathrm{~kg}$ carries a charge of $5 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{C}$. The particle is given an initial horizontal velocity of $10^5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ in the presence of electric field $\vec{E}$ and magnetic field $\vec{B}$. To keep the particle moving in a horizontal direction, it is necessary that (1) $\vec{B}$ should be perpendicular to the direction of velocity and $\vec{E}$ should be along the direction of velocity. (2) Both $\vec{B}$ and $\vec{E}$ should be along the direction of velocity. (3) Both $\vec{B}$ and $\vec{E}$ are mutually perpendicular and perpendicular to the direction of velocity. (4) $\vec{B}$ should be along the direction of velocity and $\vec{E}$ should be perpendicular to the direction of velocity. Which one of the following pairs of statements is possible?
A galvanometer has a coil of resistance $100 \Omega$ and gives a full scale deflection for $30 \mathrm{~mA}$ current. If it is to work as a voltmeter of $30 \mathrm{~V}$ range, the resistance required to be added will be
A thin ring of radius $R$ metre has charge $q$ coulomb uniformly spread on it. The ring rotates about its axis with a constant frequency of $f$ revolution/s. The value of magnetic induction in $\mathrm{Wb} \mathrm{m}^{-2}$ at the centre of the ring is
The electric field of an electromagnetic wave in free space is given by $\vec{E}=10 \cos \left(10^7 t+k x\right) \hat{j} V / m$, where $t$ and $x$ are in seconds and metres respectively. It can be inferred that (1) The wavelength $\lambda$ is $188.4 \mathrm{~m}$. (2) The wave number $k$ is $0.33 \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{m}$. (3) The wave amplitude is $10 \mathrm{~V} / \mathrm{m}$. (4) The wave is propagating along.t $x$ direction Which one of the following pairs of statements is correct?
A potentiometer circuit is set up as shown. The potential gradient across the potentiometer wire, is $\mathrm{k}$ volt/cm and the ammeter, present in the circuit, reads 1.0 A when two way key is switched off. The balance points, when the key between the terminals (i) 1 and 2 (ii) 1 and 3 , is plugged in, are found to be at lengths $\mathrm{l}_1 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $\mathrm{l}_2 \mathrm{~cm}$ respectively. The magnitudes, of the resistors $\mathrm{R}$ and $\mathrm{X}$, in ohm, are then, equal, respectively, to 
Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?
In the given circuit the reading of voltmeter $V_1$ and $V_2$ are $300 \mathrm{~V}$ each. The reading to the voltmeter $\mathrm{V}_3$ and ammeter $A$ are respectively 