NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 6 Electromagnetic Induction: Topics, Question with Solutions PDF

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NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 6 Electromagnetic Induction is available here. For Students in Class 12, the Electromagnetic Induction Class 12 NCERT Solutions are essential for exam preparation. Students can use Chapter 6 Physics Class 12 Important Questions with Answers to learn for the board exam and competitive exams like NEET and JEE. Students should routinely practise these solutions in order to fully understand the topics in the Chapter Electromagnetic Induction. Electromagnetic Induction Class 12 NCERT Solutions PDF is also available here. 

Electromagnetic induction is a phenomenon where a voltage or EMF (Electromotive Force) is generated across an electrical conductor when it is placed in a specific position with respect to a varying magnetic field or when a stationary magnetic field is applied to a moving conductor. The process of generating electric current through the variation of magnetic fields is termed electromagnetic induction. The Law of Induction, which describes this process, was discovered by Michael Faraday in 1830.

This chapter explores the relationship between electricity and magnetism, with a particular emphasis on Faraday's law and Lenz's law, both of which are crucial concepts. The problems related to these laws are solved here by the subject experts in a structured manner

Electromagnetic Induction: Topics Covered

  •       Introduction to Electromagnetic Induction
  •       The Experiments of Faraday and Henry
  •       Magnetic Flux
  •       Faraday’s Law of Induction
  •       Lenz’s Law and Conservation of Energy
  •       Motional Electromotive Force
  •       Inductance
  •       AC Generator

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Q.6.1 Predict the direction of induced current in the situations described by the following Figs. 6.18(a) to (f).

 

Ans.6.1

 

The direction of the induced current in a closed loop is given by Lenz’s law. The given pairs of figures show the direction of the induced current when the North pole of a bar magnet is moved towards and away from a closed loop respectively.

Using Lenz’s rule, the direction of the induced current in the given situation can be predicted as follows:

The direction of the induced current is along ‘qrpq’.

The direction of the induced current is along ‘prqp’.

The direction of the induced current is along ‘yzxy’.

The direction of the induced current is along ‘zyxz’.

The direction of the induced current is along ‘xryx’.

No current is induced since the field lines are lying in the plane of the closed loop.

 

Q.6.2 Use Lenz’s law to determine the direction of induced current in the situations described by Fig. 6.19:

(a) A wire of irregular shape turning into a circular shape;

(b) A circular loop being deformed into a narrow straight wire.

 

Ans.6.2 As the loop changes from irregular to circular shape, its area increases. Hence the magnetic flux linked with it also increases. According to Lenz’s law, the induced current should produce magnetic flux in the opposite direction of the original flux. For this induced current should flow in the anti-clockwise direction, i.e. adcb.

As this circular loop is being deformed into a narrow straight wire, its area decreases. The magnetic flux linked also decreases. By Lenz’s law, the induced current should produce a flux in the direction of the original flux. For this the induced current should flow in the anti-clock wise direction, i.e. a’d’c’b’.

 

Q.6.3 A long solenoid with 15 turns per cm has a small loop of area 2.0 cm2 placed inside the solenoid normal to its axis. If the current carried by the solenoid changes steadily from 2.0 A to 4.0 A in 0.1 s, what is the induced emf in the loop while the current is changing?

Ans.6.3 Number of turns on the solenoid = 15 turns per cm = 1500 turns per m

Hence, number of turns per unit length, n = 1500

The loop area in the solenoid, A = 2.0  c m 2  = 2  × 10 - 4   m 2

Current carrying by the solenoid, changes from 2 .0 A to 4.0 A

So, change of current, di = 4 – 2 = 2 A

Change in time, dt = 0.1 s

According to Faraday’s law, the induced emf, e =  d φ d t  …………..(i)

Where  φ  = induced flux through the small loop = BA …………..(ii)

Magnetic field is given by B =  μ 0 n i  ……………………………..(iii)

Where  μ 0  = Permeability of free space = 4  π × 10 - 7  H/m

From equation (i),

e =  d d t ( B A )

= A  μ 0 n × d i d t

= 2  × 10 - 4 ×  4  π × 10 - 7 × 1500 × 2 0.1

= 7.54  × 10 - 6  V

Hence the induced emf while current is changing is 7.54  × 10 - 6  V

 

Q.6.4 A rectangular wire loop of sides 8 cm and 2 cm with a small cut is moving out of a region of uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.3 T directed normal to the loop. What is the emf developed across the cut if the velocity of the loop is 1 cm s–1 in a direction normal to the (a) longer side, (b) shorter side of the loop? For how long does the induced voltage last in each case?

Ans.6.4 Length of the rectangular wire loop, l = 8 cm = 0.08 m

Width of the rectangular loop, b = 2 cm = 0.02 m

Hence, the area of the rectangular loop, A = l  × b  = 0.08  × 0.02  = 1.6  × 10 - 3   m 2

Magnetic field strength, B= 0.3 T

Velocity of the loop, v = 1 cm/s = 0.01 m /s

Emf developed in the longer side:

Emf developed in the loop is given by e = Blv = 0.3  × 0.08 × 0.01  = 2.4  × 10 - 4  V

Time taken to travel the width =  D i s t a n c e t r a v e l l e d v e l o c i t y  =  b v  =  0.02 0.01  s= 2 s

Hence the induced voltage is 2.4  × 10 - 4  V, which lasts for 2 s.

Emf developed in the shorter side:

Emf developed in the loop is given by e = Bbv = 0.3  × 0.02 × 0.01  = 0.6  × 10 - 4  V

Time taken to travel the width =  D i s t a n c e t r a v e l l e d v e l o c i t y  =  l v  =  0.08 0.01  s= 8 s

Hence the induced voltage is 0.6  × 10 - 4  V, which lasts for 8 s.

 

Q.6.5 A 1.0 m long metallic rod is rotated with an angular frequency of 400 rad s–1 about an axis normal to the rod passing through its one end. The other end of the rod is in contact with a circular metallic ring. A constant and uniform magnetic field of 0.5 T parallel to the axis exists everywhere. Calculate the emf developed between the centre and the ring.

Ans.6.5 Length of the rod, l = 1.0 m

Angular frequency,  ω  = 400 rad/s

Magnetic field strength, B = 0.5 T

One end of the rod has zero linear velocity, while the other end has a linear velocity of l  ω

The average linear velocity, v =  0 + l ω 2  =  l ω 2

emf developed between the centre and the ring is given by

e = Blv = Bl (  l ω 2 )  =  B l 2 ω 2  =  0.5 × 1 2 × 400 2  = 100 V

Therefore, the emf developed between the centre and the ring is 100 V.

 

Q.6.6 A circular coil of radius 8.0 cm and 20 turns is rotated about its vertical diameter with an angular speed of 50 rad s–1 in a uniform horizontal magnetic field of magnitude 3.0 × 10–2 T. Obtain the maximum and average emf induced in the coil. If the coil forms a closed loop of resistance 10 Ω, calculate the maximum value of current in the coil. Calculate the average power loss due to Joule heating. Where does this power come from?

Ans.6.6 Given,

Radius of the circular coil, r = 8.0 cm = 0.08 m

Area of the coil, A =  π r 2  =  π × 0.08 2  = 20.106  × 10 - 3   m 2

Number of turns in the coil, n = 20

Angular speed,  ω  = 50 rad/s

Magnetic field strength, B = 3.0  × 10 - 2  T

Resistance of the loop, R = 10 Ω

Maximum induced emf is given as e = n  ω A B  = 20  × 50 ×  20.106  × 10 - 3 ×  3.0  × 10 - 2

= 0.603 V

Over a full cycle, the average emf induced in the coil is zero.

Maximum current is given by,  I m a x  =  e R  =  0.603 10  = 0.0603 A

Average power loss due to Joule heating is given by,  P l o s s  =  e I m a x 2  = 0.018 W

The current induced in the coil produces a torque opposing the rotation of the coil. The rotor is an external agent; it must supply a torque to counter this torque in order to keep the coil rotating uniformly. Hence, dissipated power comes from the external rotor.

 

Q.6.7 A horizontal straight wire 10 m long extending from east to west is falling with a speed of 5.0 m s–1, at right angles to the horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field, 0.30 × 10–4 Wb m–2.

(a) What is the instantaneous value of the emf induced in the wire?

(b) What is the direction of the emf?

(c) Which end of the wire is at the higher electrical potential?

Ans.6.7 Length of the wire, l = 10 m

Falling speed of the wire, v = 5 m/s

Magnetic field strength, B = 0.30  × 10 - 4  Wb/  m 2

The instantaneous emf induced in the wire, e = Blv = 0.30  × 10 - 4 × 10 ×  5 = 1.5  × 10 - 3  V

Using Fleming’s right hand rule, the direction of the induced emf is from West to East.

The eastern end of the wire is at a higher potential.


Q.6.8 Current in a circuit falls from 5.0 A to 0.0 A in 0.1 s. If an average emf of 200 V induced, give an estimate of the self-inductance of the circuit.

Ans.6.8 Given:

Initial current,  I 1  = 5.0 A

Final current,  I 2  = 0 A

Change in current, di =  I 1 - I 2  = 5 A

Time taken for the change, dt = 0.1 s

Average emf, e = 200 V

For self-inductance (L) of the coil, L is given by

L =  e d i d t  =  200 5 0.1  = 4 H

Hence, the self-inductance of the coil is 4 H.

 

Q.6.9 A pair of adjacent coils has a mutual inductance of 1.5 H. If the current in one coil changes from 0 to 20 A in 0.5 s, what is the change of flux linkage with the other coil?

Ans.6.9 Mutual inductance of a pair of coils,  μ  = 1.5 H

Initial current,  I 1  = 0 A

Final current,  I 2  = 20 A

Change in current, dI =  I 2  -  I 1  = 20 A

Time taken for change, dt = 0.5 s

From the relation of induced emf e =  d d t  , where  d  is the change in the flux linkage with the coil ……………(1)

The relation between emf and mutual inductance is e =  μ d I d t  ………….. (2)

Combining equations (1) and (2), we get

d d t = μ d I d t  or  d = μ d I  = 1.5  × 20  = 30 Wb

Hence, the change in the flux linkage is 30 Wb

 

Q.6.10 A jet plane is travelling towards west at a speed of 1800 km/h. What is the voltage difference developed between the ends of the wing having a span of 25 m, if the Earth’s magnetic field at the location has a magnitude of 5 × 10–4 T and the dip angle is 30°.

Ans.6.10 Speed of the jet plane, v = 1800 km/h = 500 m/s

Wing span, l = 25 m

Earth’s magnetic field, B = 5  × 10 - 4  T

Dip angle,  β  = 30  °

The vertical component of the earth’s magnetic field,  B V  = B  sin β  = 5  × 10 - 4 sin 30 °

= 2.5  × 10 - 4  T

Voltage difference between the ends of the wing can be calculated as

e =  B V × l × v  = 2.5  × 10 - 4 × 25 × 500 = 3.125 V

 

Q.6.11 Suppose the loop in Exercise 6.4 is stationary but the current feeding the electromagnet that produces the magnetic field is gradually reduced so that the field decreases from its initial value of 0.3 T at the rate of 0.02 T s–1. If the cut is joined and the loop has a resistance of 1.6 Ω, how much power is dissipated by the loop as heat? What is the source of this power?

Ans.6.11 The area of the rectangular coil, A = 8  × 2 =  16  c m 2  = 16  × 10 - 4   m 2

Initial value of the magnetic field,  B 1  = 0.3 T

Rate of decrease of the magnetic field,  d B d t  = 0.02 T/s

From the relation of induced emf e =  d d t  , where  d  is the change in the flux linkage with the coil = A  × B

Hence, e =  d ( A B ) d t  = A  d B d t  = 16  × 10 - 4 × 0.02  = 3.2  × 10 - 5  V

Resistance in the loop, R = 1.6 Ω

Hence I =  e R  =  3.2 × 10 - 5 1.6  = 2  × 10 - 5  A

Power dissipated in the form of heat is given by

P =  I 2  R = (  2 × 10 - 5 ) 2 × 1.6  = 6.4  × 10 - 10  W

The source of heat loss is an external agent, which is responsible for changing the magnetic field with time.

 

Q.6.12 A square loop of side 12 cm with its sides parallel to X and Y axes is moved with a velocity of 8 cm s–1 in the positive x-direction in an environment containing a magnetic field in the positive z-direction. The field is neither uniform in space nor constant in time. It has a gradient of 10–3 T cm–1 along the negative x-direction (that is it increases by 10 – 3 T cm–1 as one moves in the negative x-direction), and it is decreasing in time at the rate of 10–3 T s–1. Determine the direction and magnitude of the induced current in the loop if its resistance is 4.50 mΩ.

Ans.6.12 Side of the square loop, s = 12 cm = 0.12 m

Area of the square loop, A = 0.12  × 0.12 = 0.0144 m 2

Velocity of the loop, v = 8 cm /s = 0.08 m/s

Gradient of the magnetic field along negative x – direction.

d B d x  =  10 - 3  T/cm =  10 - 1  T/m

Rate of decrease of magnetic field

d B d t  =  10 - 3  T/s

Resistance of the loop, R = 4.50 mΩ = 4.5  × 10 - 3  Ω

Rate of change of the magnetic flux due to motion of the loop in a non-uniform magnetic field is given as:

d d t  = A  × d B d x   × v  =  0.0144 × 10 - 1 × 0.08  = 1.152  × 10 - 4  T  m 2 s - 1

Rate of change of flux due to explicit time variation in field B is given as:

d ' d t  = A  × d B d t  =  0.0144 × 10 - 3  = 1.44  × 10 - 5  T  m 2 s - 1

Since the rate of change of the flux is the induced emf, the total emf in the loop can be calculated as:

e = 1.152  × 10 - 4  + 1.44  × 10 - 5  = 1.296  × 10 - 4  V

The induced current, I =  e R  =  1.296 × 10 - 4 4.5 × 10 - 3  = 28.8  × 10 - 3  A

Therefore, the direction of the induced current is such that there is an increase in the flux through the loop along positive z-direction.

 

Q.6.13 It is desired to measure the magnitude of field between the poles of a powerful loud speaker magnet. A small flat search coil of area 2 cm2 with 25 closely wound turns, is positioned normal to the field direction, and then quickly snatched out of the field region. Equivalently, one can give it a quick 90° turn to bring its plane parallel to the field direction). The total charge flown in the coil (measured by a ballistic galvanometer connected to coil) is 7.5 mC. The combined resistance of the coil and the galvanometer is

0.50 Ω. Estimate the field strength of magnet.

Ans.6.13 Area of the coil, A = 2  c m 2  = 2  × 10 - 4   m 2

Number of turns, n = 25

Total charge flowing in the coil, Q = 7.5 mC = 7.5  × 10 - 3  C

Total resistance of the coil and galvanometer, R = 0.50 Ω

We know, Induced current in the coil, I =  I n d u c e d e m f ( e ) R  ……… (1)

Induced emf is given by the equation, e =  -  n  d d t  ………………… (2),

Where d   is the change of flux

Combining equations (1) and (2), we get

I =  - n d d t R  or Idt =  - n R  d   ……… (3)

Initial flux through coil,  i  = BA, where B = Magnetic field strength

Final flux through coil,  f  = 0

Integrating equation (3), we get

I d t  =  - n R i f d

I d t = Q = T o t a l c h a r g e f l o w i n g i n t h e c o i l

Therefore

Q =  - n R f - i = - n R 0 - i = n i R = n B A R

B =  Q R n A  =  7.5 × 10 - 3 × 0.5 25 × 2 × 10 - 4  = 0.75 T

Hence, the field strength is 0.75 T

 

Q.6.14 Figure 6.20 shows a metal rod PQ resting on the smooth rails AB and positioned between the poles of a permanent magnet. The rails, the rod, and the magnetic field are in three mutual perpendicular directions. A galvanometer G connects the rails through a switch K. Length of the rod = 15 cm, B = 0.50 T, resistance of the closed loop containing the rod = 9.0 mΩ. Assume the field to be uniform.

(a) Suppose K is open and the rod is moved with a speed of 12 cm s–1 in the direction shown. Give the polarity and magnitude of the induced emf.

 

(b) Is there an excess charge built up at the ends of the rods when K is open? What if K is closed?

(c) With K open and the rod moving uniformly, there is no net force on the electrons in the rod PQ even though they do experience magnetic force due to the motion of the rod. Explain.

(d) What is the retarding force on the rod when K is closed?

(e) How much power is required (by an external agent) to keep the rod moving at the same speed (=12cm s–1) when K is closed? How much power is required when K is open?

(f) How much power is dissipated as heat in the closed circuit? What is the source of this power?

(g) What is the induced emf in the moving rod if the magnetic field is parallel to the rails instead of being perpendicular?

Ans.6.14 Length of the rod, l = 15 cm = 0.15 m

Magnetic field strength, B = 0.5 T

Resistance of the closed loop, R = 9 mΩ = 9  × 10 - 3  Ω

Induced emf = 9 mV

Polarity of the induced emf is such that end P shows positive while end Q shows negative ends.

Speed of the rod, v = 12 cm/s = 0.12 m/s

Induced emf is given as, e = Bvl = 0.5  × 0.12 × 0.15  = 9 mV

Yes, when key K is closed, excess charge is maintained by the continuous flow of current. When the key K is open, there is excess charge built up at both ends of the rods.

Magnetic force is cancelled by the electric force set-up due to the excess charge of opposite nature at both ends of the rod. There is no net force on the electrons in rod PQ when key K is open and the rod is moving uniformly. This is because magnetic force is cancelled by the electric force set-up due to the excess charge of opposite nature at both ends of the rods.

Retarding force exerted on the rod, F = IBl , where

I = Current flowing through the rod =  e R  =  9 × 10 - 3 9 × 10 - 3  = 1 A

F = 1  × 0.5 × 0.15  = 0.075 N

Speed of the rod, v = 12 cm/s = 0.12 m/s

Power is given by P = Fv = 0.075  × 0.12 = 9 × 10 - 3  W = 9 mW

When key K is open, no power is expended.

Power dissipated by heat =  I 2 R = 1 ×  9  × 10 - 3  W = 9 mW

The source of this power is an external agent.

In this case, no emf is induced in the coil because the motion of the rod does not cut across the field lines.

 

Q.6.15 An air-cored solenoid with length 30 cm, area of cross-section 25 cm2 and number of turns 500, carries a current of 2.5 A. The current is suddenly switched off in a brief time of 10–3 s. How much is the average back emf induced across the ends of the open switch in the circuit? Ignore the variation in magnetic field near the ends of the solenoid.

Ans.6.15 Length of the solenoid, l = 30 cm = 0.3 m

Area of cross-section, A = 25  c m 2  = 25  × 10 - 4   m 2

Number of turns on the solenoid, N = 500

Current in the solenoid, I = 2.5 A

Current flowing time, t =  10 - 3  s

We know average back emf, e =  d d t  …………………. (1)

Where  d =  Change in flux = NAB ……………… .(2)

B = Magnetic field strength =  μ 0 N I l  ………………... (3)

Where  μ 0  = Permeability of free space = 4  π × 10 - 7  T m  A - 1

From equation (1) and (2), we get

e =  N A B d t  =  N A d t × μ 0 N I l  =  μ 0 N 2 A I l t  =  4 π × 10 - 7 × 500 2 × 25 × 10 - 4 × 2.5 0.3 × 10 - 3  = 6.544 V

Hence the average back emf induced in the solenoid is 6.5 V

 

Q.6.16

(a) Obtain an expression for the mutual inductance between a long straight wire and a square loop of side a as shown in Fig. 6.21.

(b) Now assume that the straight wire carries a current of 50 A and the loop is moved to the right with a constant velocity, v = 10 m/s. Calculate the induced emf in the loop at the instant when x = 0.2 m. Take a = 0.1 m and assume that the loop has a large resistance.

 

Ans.6.16 Let us take a small element dy in the loop, at a distance y from the long straight wire.

 

Magnetic flux associated with element dy, d   = BdA, where

dA = Area of the element dy = a dy

Magnetic flux at distance y, B =  μ 0 I 2 π y  , where

I = current in the wire

μ 0  = Permeability of free space = 4  π × 10 - 7  T m  A - 1

Therefore,

 =  μ 0 I 2 π y  a dy =  μ 0 I a 2 π   d y y

= μ 0 I a 2 π d y y

Now from the figure, the range of y is x to x+a. Hence,

= μ 0 I a 2 π x x + a d y y  =  μ 0 I a 2 π log e y x a + x  =  μ 0 I a 2 π log e ( a + x x )

For mutual inductance M, the flux is given as

= M I  . Hence

M I = μ 0 I a 2 π log e ( a + x x )

M =  μ 0 a 2 π log e ( a x + 1 )

Emf induced in the loop, e = Bav

= (  μ 0 I 2 π x  )  ×  av

For I = 50 A, x = 0.2 m, a = 0.1 m, v = 10 m/s

e =  4 π × 10 - 7 × 50 × 0.1 × 10 2 π × 0.2  = 5  × 10 - 5  V

 

Q.6.17 A line charge l per unit length is lodged uniformly onto the rim of a wheel of mass M and radius R. The wheel has light non-conducting spokes and is free to rotate without friction about its axis (Fig. 6.22). A uniform magnetic field extends over a circular region within the rim. It is given by,

B = – B0 k  (r  a; a < R)

= 0 (otherwise)

What is the angular velocity of the wheel after the field is suddenly switched off?

 

Ans.6.17 Line charge per unit length =  λ  =  T o t a l c h a r g e L e n g t h  =  Q 2 π r

Where r = distance of the point within the wheel

Mass of the wheel = M

Radius of the wheel = R

Magnetic field,  B  =  - B 0 k ̂

At a distance r, the magnetic force is balanced by the centripetal force. i.e.

BQ  v  =  M v 2 r  , where v = linear velocity of the wheel. Then,

× 2 λ π r  =  M v r

v =  2 B λ π r 2 M

Angular velocity,  ω = v R  =  2 B λ π r 2 M R

For r  a R , w e g e t   ω = - 2 B 0 λ π a 2 M R k ̂

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