CUET UG Physics Booster Test 3-Mutual and Self-Inductance
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QUESTION 1 OF 20
Consider the following statements regarding the concept of inductance. Which of the above statements are correct?
1. Flux linkage NΦ_B is strictly proportional to current I only if the geometry of the coil does not vary with time.
2. If the coil shape shrinks or stretches, dΦ_B/dt still depends purely on dI/dt.
3. Inductance is a vector quantity.
4. Inductance behaves similarly to capacitance, which depends on geometry and intrinsic material properties.
QUESTION 2 OF 20
Choose the correct statements about the geometric and material dependency of inductance
1. Self-inductance of a solenoid is directly proportional to its cross-sectional area.
2. The relative permeability μr of the core material acts as an intrinsic property affecting inductance.
3. Self-inductance depends inversely on the square of the number of turns per unit length.
4. Mutual inductance between two coils is completely independent of their relative orientation.
QUESTION 3 OF 20
In defining the unit of inductance, the Henry:
QUESTION 4 OF 20
If the energy stored in an inductor is U = ½LI², the dimensions of inductance L must satisfy the equation dimensionally. Thus, if energy has dimensions [ML²T⁻²] and current has dimensions [A], the dimensions of inductance will be
QUESTION 5 OF 20
The mutual inductance of a pair of coils is:
QUESTION 6 OF 20
If the mutual inductance between two co-axial concentric circular coils of radii r₁ and r₂ (r₁ << r₂) is 2.0 × 10⁻⁸ H, what will be the new mutual inductance if the radius of the inner coil is doubled and the radius of the outer coil is halved?
QUESTION 7 OF 20
Choose the incorrect statement about calculating co-axial solenoid flux
QUESTION 8 OF 20
Match List I with List II concerning parameters of long co-axial solenoids and their effect on mutual inductance
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| 1. Doubling number of turns per unit length of both solenoids ((n_1, n_2)) | a. M increases by a factor of 4 |
| 2. Doubling the radius of the inner solenoid ((r_1)) | c. M increases by a factor of 4 (due to square of radius) |
| 3. Doubling the length ((l)) | b. M increases by a factor of 2 |
| 4. Inserting a core of relative permeability ((\mu_r)) | d. M is scaled by (\mu_r) |
QUESTION 9 OF 20
If a general equality holds for the mutual inductance between two coils, M₁₂ = M₂₁ = M. Thus, if a changing current I₁ in coil 1 induces an emf ε₂ in coil 2, and similarly a changing current I₂ in coil 2 induces ε₁ in coil 1, the ratio of the emfs (ε₁/ε₂) will be
QUESTION 10 OF 20
Consider the following statements on practical calculation utility statements regarding M₁₂ = M₂₁. Which one is correct?
1. It allows us to bypass the complex integration required to find flux across a non-uniform field.
2. It is mostly used when calculating the flux of a long inner solenoid over a short outer solenoid.
3. When an inner solenoid is very short, finding flux linkage with the outer solenoid is extremely difficult.
4. The equality applies only when the two coils have identical geometries.
QUESTION 11 OF 20
Varying current in a single coil and the resulting flux change:
QUESTION 12 OF 20
If the current in an isolated circuit falls from 10.0 A to 0.0 A in 0.2 s, and this induces an average back emf of 400 V, what will be the self-inductance coefficient L of the circuit?
QUESTION 13 OF 20
In a situation where the general currents flow simultaneously in two nearby coils (coil 1 and coil 2):
QUESTION 14 OF 20
Choose the correct statements concerning the physical interpretation of back emf
Statements:
1. It is the electromagnetic analogue of momentum.
2. It requires work to be done to establish a steady current.
3. Electrical inertia (L) opposes both the growth and decay of current.
4. The potential energy stored is purely electrostatic.
QUESTION 15 OF 20
The mathematical formulation for self-inductance of a long solenoid:
1. suggests that inductance is inversely proportional to its length if total turns N is kept constant
2. shows that L = μ₀nAl, meaning it depends linearly on the number of turns per unit length
3. proves that cross-sectional area has no effect on inductance
4. requires the inclusion of edge effects for exact calculation
Choose correct:
QUESTION 16 OF 20
Choose the incorrect statement regarding the effects of core permeability:
QUESTION 17 OF 20
If the general case of simultaneously varying currents in two nearby coils is analyzed, the induced emf in coil 1 depends on both its self-inductance L₁ and mutual inductance M₁₂. Thus, if currents I₁ and I₂ are changing, the total induced emf ε₁ in coil 1 will be
QUESTION 18 OF 20
Consider the statements regarding energy in current growth. Choose the correct statements.
1. The power required to build up current is given by dW/dt = εI.
2. Ignoring resistive losses, the work done integrates to ½LI².
3. This stored magnetic energy is exactly analogous to mechanical kinetic energy ½mv².
4. The term L is mathematically equivalent to velocity in mechanics.
QUESTION 19 OF 20
Match List I with List II regarding energy expressions and concepts
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| 1. u_B | a. B²/2μ₀ |
| 2. U_B | c. ½LI² |
| 3. u_E | b. ½ε₀E² |
| 4. V | d. Volume containing the flux |
QUESTION 20 OF 20
Energy density in a magnetic field is proportional to which of the following, and to which field does it correspond?
Test Complete!
Answer Review
1 Consider the following statements regarding the concept of inductance. Which of the above statements are correct?
1. Flux linkage NΦ_B is strictly proportional to current I only if the geometry of the coil does not vary with time.
2. If the coil shape shrinks or stretches, dΦ_B/dt still depends purely on dI/dt.
3. Inductance is a vector quantity.
4. Inductance behaves similarly to capacitance, which depends on geometry and intrinsic material properties.
�� Fixed geometry gives NΦ ∝ I. �� Variable geometry introduces additional effects. �� Inductance is scalar.
- Statement 1 is correct because the relation NΦ = LI assumes the geometry remains unchanged. → Statement 2 is incorrect because when geometry changes, flux changes due to both current variation and geometric variation. → Statement 3 is incorrect because inductance is a scalar quantity. → Statement 4 is correct because inductance, like capacitance, depends on geometry and material properties.
- �� Option A → Contains incorrect Statement 2.
- �� Option C → Contains incorrect Statements 2 and 3.
- �� Option D → Contains incorrect Statement 3.
Used
- �� Elimination
Application:
- �� Identify statements violating the definition of inductance.
Final Logic:
- �� Only Statements 1 and 4 are correct.
- "Fixed Shape → NΦ = LI."
2 Choose the correct statements about the geometric and material dependency of inductance
1. Self-inductance of a solenoid is directly proportional to its cross-sectional area.
2. The relative permeability μr of the core material acts as an intrinsic property affecting inductance.
3. Self-inductance depends inversely on the square of the number of turns per unit length.
4. Mutual inductance between two coils is completely independent of their relative orientation.
�� L ∝ A. �� L ∝ μr. �� L ∝ n².
- Statement 1 is correct because: L = μ₀n²Al Hence L is directly proportional to area A. → Statement 2 is correct because permeability of the core directly affects inductance. → Statement 3 is incorrect because inductance is directly proportional to n². → Statement 4 is incorrect because mutual inductance strongly depends on relative orientation.
- �� Option B → Contains incorrect Statement 3.
- �� Option C → Contains incorrect Statement 4.
- �� Option D → Both statements are incorrect.
Used
- �� Elimination
Application:
- �� Check proportionalities from the inductance formula.
Final Logic:
- �� Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- "A, μ, n² increase L."
3 In defining the unit of inductance, the Henry:
�� NΦ = LI. �� L is measured in Henry. �� Henry measures inductance.
- Inductance is defined through: NΦ = LI → The proportionality constant L is called inductance and its SI unit is Henry.
- �� Option A → Henry = Weber/Ampere, not Weber/second.
- �� Option B → L = Flux/Current, not Flux × Current.
- �� Option D → Incorrect dimensions.
Used
- �� Formula Recognition
Application:
- �� Use the defining equation NΦ = LI.
Final Logic:
- �� Henry measures the proportionality constant L.
- "Henry = Flux Linkage ÷ Current."
4 If the energy stored in an inductor is U = ½LI², the dimensions of inductance L must satisfy the equation dimensionally. Thus, if energy has dimensions [ML²T⁻²] and current has dimensions [A], the dimensions of inductance will be
�� U = ½LI². �� Divide energy dimensions by A². �� Obtain dimensions of L.
- [L] = [U]/[I²] = [ML²T⁻²]/[A²] = [ML²T⁻²A⁻²]
- �� Option A → Missing one current dimension.
- �� Option C → Wrong time dimension.
- �� Option D → Wrong time dimension.
Used
- �� Dimensional Analysis
Application:
- �� Rearrange U = ½LI² dimensionally.
Final Logic:
- �� L = [ML²T⁻²A⁻²].
- "Energy ÷ Current²."
5 The mutual inductance of a pair of coils is:
�� Distance matters. �� Orientation matters. �� Medium matters.
- Mutual inductance depends on: • Relative orientation • Distance between coils • Geometry of coils • Permeability of medium Hence Option B is correct.
- �� Option A → Separation affects flux linkage.
- �� Option C → Depends on both coils.
- �� Option D → Permeability affects mutual inductance.
Used
- �� Elimination
Application:
- �� Identify factors affecting mutual inductance.
Final Logic:
- �� Relative position and medium affect M.
- "Distance + Direction + Medium."
6 If the mutual inductance between two co-axial concentric circular coils of radii r₁ and r₂ (r₁ << r₂) is 2.0 × 10⁻⁸ H, what will be the new mutual inductance if the radius of the inner coil is doubled and the radius of the outer coil is halved?
�� M ∝ r₁²/r₂. �� r₁ doubled → ×4. �� r₂ halved → ×2.
- M ∝ r₁²/r₂ → New value: M' = M × 4 × 2 = 8M = 8(2.0 × 10⁻⁸) = 1.6 × 10⁻⁷ H
- �� Option A → Ignores geometry change.
- �� Option C → Only factor 4 considered.
- �� Option D → Only factor 2 considered.
Used
- �� Proportionality Analysis
Application:
- �� Use dependence M ∝ r₁²/r₂.
Final Logic:
- �� Total multiplication factor = 8.
- "Radius² dominates."
7 Choose the incorrect statement about calculating co-axial solenoid flux
�� Field of inner solenoid is confined. �� Not uniform over entire outer area. �� Long-solenoid approximation used.
- The field produced by the inner solenoid is essentially confined to its own cross-sectional area. → Therefore, it is incorrect to assume it spreads uniformly throughout the larger outer solenoid.
- �� Option A → Standard assumption.
- �� Option B → Correct approximation.
- �� Option C → Correct definition of M₂₁.
Used
- �� Elimination
Application:
- �� Check assumptions used in mutual inductance derivation.
Final Logic:
- �� Statement D contradicts field confinement.
- "Inner Field Stays Inside."
8 Match List I with List II concerning parameters of long co-axial solenoids and their effect on mutual inductance
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| 1. Doubling number of turns per unit length of both solenoids ((n_1, n_2)) | a. M increases by a factor of 4 |
| 2. Doubling the radius of the inner solenoid ((r_1)) | c. M increases by a factor of 4 (due to square of radius) |
| 3. Doubling the length ((l)) | b. M increases by a factor of 2 |
| 4. Inserting a core of relative permeability ((\mu_r)) | d. M is scaled by (\mu_r) |
�� M ∝ n₁n₂r₁²lμr. �� Apply proportionality. �� Match factors.
- 1 → a because doubling both n₁ and n₂ gives 2×2 = 4 times. → 2 → c because area ∝ r₁², so doubling r₁ gives fourfold increase. → 3 → b because M ∝ l. → 4 → d because M ∝ μr.
- �� Option B → Incorrect radius and length matching.
- �� Option C → Multiple mismatches.
- �� Option D → μr incorrectly matched.
Used
- �� Option Grouping
Application:
- �� Use M ∝ μrn₁n₂πr₁²l.
Final Logic:
- �� Direct proportionality gives the correct mapping.
- "n₁n₂, r², l, μ."
9 If a general equality holds for the mutual inductance between two coils, M₁₂ = M₂₁ = M. Thus, if a changing current I₁ in coil 1 induces an emf ε₂ in coil 2, and similarly a changing current I₂ in coil 2 induces ε₁ in coil 1, the ratio of the emfs (ε₁/ε₂) will be
�� ε₁ = -M(dI₂/dt). �� ε₂ = -M(dI₁/dt). �� Divide the two expressions.
- ε₁ = -M(dI₂/dt) ε₂ = -M(dI₁/dt) Therefore ε₁/ε₂ = (dI₂/dt)/(dI₁/dt)
- �� Option B → Reciprocal ratio.
- �� Option C → Equals 1 but not the emf ratio.
- �� Option D → True only if both current rates are equal.
Used
- �� Substitution
Application:
- �� Use mutual induction equations.
Final Logic:
- �� Cancel M and take ratio.
- "Emf follows other coil's dI/dt."
10 Consider the following statements on practical calculation utility statements regarding M₁₂ = M₂₁. Which one is correct?
1. It allows us to bypass the complex integration required to find flux across a non-uniform field.
2. It is mostly used when calculating the flux of a long inner solenoid over a short outer solenoid.
3. When an inner solenoid is very short, finding flux linkage with the outer solenoid is extremely difficult.
4. The equality applies only when the two coils have identical geometries.
�� Reciprocity simplifies calculations. �� Short-solenoid field is non-uniform. �� Equality is general.
- Statement 1 is correct because reciprocity avoids difficult flux calculations. → Statement 2 is incorrect because the theorem is not restricted to that specific arrangement. → Statement 3 is correct because direct flux linkage computation becomes difficult. → Statement 4 is incorrect because reciprocity is general and does not require identical geometries.
- �� Option B → Contains incorrect Statements 2 and 4.
- �� Option C → Contains incorrect Statement 2.
- �� Option D → Contains incorrect Statement 4.
Used
- �� Elimination
Application:
- �� Identify the statements consistent with reciprocity theorem.
Final Logic:
- �� Only Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
- "Reciprocity Saves Calculations."
11 Varying current in a single coil and the resulting flux change:
�� Same coil involved. �� Flux changes due to its own current. �� Produces self-induced emf.
- Self-induction occurs when a changing current in a coil changes the magnetic flux linked with the same coil. → The resulting induced emf appears in the same isolated coil.
- �� Option B → Describes mutual induction.
- �� Option C → Capacitance is unrelated.
- �� Option D → Resistance is unrelated to induction.
Used
- �� Contextual Matching
Application:
- �� Identify the phenomenon associated with a single coil.
Final Logic:
- �� Same coil + changing flux = Self-induction.
- "Self = Same Coil."
12 If the current in an isolated circuit falls from 10.0 A to 0.0 A in 0.2 s, and this induces an average back emf of 400 V, what will be the self-inductance coefficient L of the circuit?
�� ε = L|dI/dt|. �� Calculate current change rate. �� Find L.
- ε = L |dI/dt| 400 = L × (10/0.2) 400 = 50L L = 8 H
- �� Option A → Half the correct value.
- �� Option C → One-fourth the correct value.
- �� Option D → Ten times larger.
Used
- �� Substitution
Application:
- �� Apply ε = L(dI/dt).
Final Logic:
- �� L = 400/50 = 8 H.
- "L = ε ÷ (dI/dt)."
13 In a situation where the general currents flow simultaneously in two nearby coils (coil 1 and coil 2):
�� Flux comes from both currents. �� Self and mutual contributions add. �� Superposition principle applies.
- Coil 1 experiences flux due to: • Its own current I₁ • Current I₂ in the neighbouring coil Hence, N₁Φ₁ = M₁₁I₁ + M₁₂I₂
- �� Option A → Ignores mutual induction.
- �� Option C → Back emf opposes all flux changes.
- �� Option D → Mutual inductance does not cancel self-inductance.
Used
- �� Formula Recognition
Application:
- �� Use total flux linkage expression.
Final Logic:
- �� Total flux = Self flux + Mutual flux.
- "Self + Mutual = Total."
14 Choose the correct statements concerning the physical interpretation of back emf
Statements:
1. It is the electromagnetic analogue of momentum.
2. It requires work to be done to establish a steady current.
3. Electrical inertia (L) opposes both the growth and decay of current.
4. The potential energy stored is purely electrostatic.
�� Inductance behaves like inertia. �� Current changes are resisted. �� Stored energy is magnetic.
- Statement 1 is incorrect because inductance is analogous to mass (inertia), not momentum. → Statement 2 is correct because work must be done against back emf. → Statement 3 is correct because inductance opposes both rise and fall of current. → Statement 4 is incorrect because the stored energy is magnetic, not electrostatic.
- �� Option B → Both statements are incorrect.
- �� Option C → Contains incorrect Statement 1.
- �� Option D → Contains incorrect Statement 4.
Used
- �� Elimination
Application:
- �� Compare electrical and mechanical analogies.
Final Logic:
- �� Only Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
- "Inductor Resists Change."
15 The mathematical formulation for self-inductance of a long solenoid:
1. suggests that inductance is inversely proportional to its length if total turns N is kept constant
2. shows that L = μ₀nAl, meaning it depends linearly on the number of turns per unit length
3. proves that cross-sectional area has no effect on inductance
4. requires the inclusion of edge effects for exact calculation
Choose correct:
�� L = μ₀N²A/l. �� For constant N, L ∝ 1/l. �� Area affects inductance.
- For a long solenoid: L = μ₀N²A/l → If N is fixed, increasing length decreases inductance. → Hence L is inversely proportional to l.
- �� Option B → Correct formula contains n², not n.
- �� Option C → L is directly proportional to area.
- �� Option D → Standard derivation neglects edge effects.
Used
- �� Formula Recognition
Application:
- �� Analyze proportionality from the formula.
Final Logic:
- �� Fixed N gives L ∝ 1/l.
- "Longer Solenoid → Smaller L."
16 Choose the incorrect statement regarding the effects of core permeability:
�� Permeability affects flux. �� Both self and mutual inductance increase. �� Soft iron enhances coupling.
- Mutual inductance depends on magnetic flux linkage. → Increasing permeability increases flux for the same current. → Therefore mutual inductance increases when a permeable core is introduced.
- �� Option A → Correct statement.
- �� Option B → μr is dimensionless.
- �� Option C → Correct modified formula.
Used
- �� Elimination
Application:
- �� Check dependence on permeability.
Final Logic:
- �� Higher μr increases both L and M.
- "More μ → More Flux → More M."
17 If the general case of simultaneously varying currents in two nearby coils is analyzed, the induced emf in coil 1 depends on both its self-inductance L₁ and mutual inductance M₁₂. Thus, if currents I₁ and I₂ are changing, the total induced emf ε₁ in coil 1 will be
�� Self-induced term present. �� Mutual-induced term present. �� Both obey Lenz's law.
- Self-induced emf: -L₁(dI₁/dt) → Mutual-induced emf: -M₁₂(dI₂/dt) → Total emf: ε₁ = -L₁(dI₁/dt) - M₁₂(dI₂/dt)
- �� Option B → Wrong sign.
- �� Option C → Interchanges currents.
- �� Option D → Omits self-induction term.
Used
- �� Formula Recognition
Application:
- �� Add self and mutual emf contributions.
Final Logic:
- �� Total emf = Self + Mutual opposition terms.
- "Self + Mutual, Both Negative."
18 Consider the statements regarding energy in current growth. Choose the correct statements.
1. The power required to build up current is given by dW/dt = εI.
2. Ignoring resistive losses, the work done integrates to ½LI².
3. This stored magnetic energy is exactly analogous to mechanical kinetic energy ½mv².
4. The term L is mathematically equivalent to velocity in mechanics.
�� Power = εI. �� Energy = ½LI². �� Magnetic energy parallels kinetic energy.
- Statement 1 is correct because electrical power against back emf is εI. → Statement 2 is correct because integration gives: U = ½LI² → Statement 3 is correct because: ½LI² ↔ ½mv² → Statement 4 is incorrect because L corresponds to mass, not velocity.
- �� Option B → Contains incorrect Statement 4.
- �� Option C → Omits correct Statement 2.
- �� Option D → Contains incorrect Statement 4.
Used
- �� Elimination
Application:
- �� Use mechanical-electrical analogy.
Final Logic:
- �� L ↔ m, I ↔ v.
- "L is Mass, I is Speed."
19 Match List I with List II regarding energy expressions and concepts
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| 1. u_B | a. B²/2μ₀ |
| 2. U_B | c. ½LI² |
| 3. u_E | b. ½ε₀E² |
| 4. V | d. Volume containing the flux |
�� u_B = magnetic energy density. �� U_B = magnetic energy. �� u_E = electric energy density.
- 1 → a because: u_B = B²/2μ₀ → 2 → c because: U_B = ½LI² → 3 → b because: u_E = ½ε₀E² → 4 → d because V denotes volume.
- �� Option B → Energy density assignments incorrect.
- �� Option C → Multiple mismatches.
- �� Option D → Incorrect formula mapping.
Used
- �� Option Grouping
Application:
- �� Match each symbol with its standard expression.
Final Logic:
- �� Standard energy relations give the correct pairing.
- "u_B–B², u_E–E²."
20 Energy density in a magnetic field is proportional to which of the following, and to which field does it correspond?
�� Magnetic energy density ∝ B². �� Electric energy density ∝ E². �� Inverse-square options are incorrect.
- Magnetic energy density: u_B = B²/(2μ₀) → Therefore magnetic energy density is proportional to B².
- �� Option B → E² corresponds to electric field energy density.
- �� Option C → Incorrect inverse-square dependence.
- �� Option D → Incorrect inverse-square dependence.
Used
- �� Formula Recognition
Application:
- �� Recall energy density formulas.
Final Logic:
- �� Magnetic energy density varies as B².
- "Magnetic → B²."
