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4901.

The radius of curvature of the path of a charged particle moving in a static uniform magnetic field is [Roorkee 1999]

A.            Directly proportional to the magnitude of the charge on the particle
B.            Directly proportional to the magnitude of the linear momentum of the particle
C.            Directly proportional to the kinetic energy of the particle  
D.            Inversely proportional to the magnitude of the magnetic field
Answer» C.            Directly proportional to the kinetic energy of the particle  
4902.

One proton beam enters a magnetic field of \[{{10}^{-4}}\]T normally, Specific charge = \[{{10}^{11}}\,C/kg.\] velocity = \[{{10}^{7}}\,m/s\]. What is the radius of the circle described by it        [DCE 1999]

A.            0.1 m                                       
B.            1 m
C.            10 m                                        
D.            None of these
Answer» C.            10 m                                        
4903.

In a cyclotron, the angular frequency of a charged particle is independent of                                       [CPMT 1999]

A.             Mass                                       
B.             Speed
C.             Charge                                   
D.             Magnetic field
Answer» C.             Charge                                   
4904.

If an electron is going in the direction of magnetic field \[\overrightarrow{B}\] with the velocity of \[\overrightarrow{v\,}\] then the force on electron is [RPMT 1999]

A.            Zero                                         
B.            \[e\,(\overrightarrow{v\,}\cdot \overrightarrow{B})\]
C.            \[e\,(\overrightarrow{v\,}\times \overrightarrow{B})\]    
D.            None of these
Answer» B.            \[e\,(\overrightarrow{v\,}\cdot \overrightarrow{B})\]
4905.

A particle is moving in a uniform magnetic field, then [BHU 1998]

A.            Its momentum changes but total energy remains the same
B.            Both momentum and total energy remain the same
C.            Both will change
D.            Total energy changes but momentum remains the same
Answer» B.            Both momentum and total energy remain the same
4906.

A particle moving in a magnetic field increases its velocity, then its radius of the circle                     [BHU 1998]

A.            Decreases                             
B.            Increases
C.            Remains the same             
D.            Becomes half
Answer» C.            Remains the same             
4907.

A positively charged particle moving due east enters a region of uniform magnetic field directed vertically upwards. The particle will                                                        [CBSE PMT 1997]

A.            Get deflected vertically upwards
B.            Move in a circular orbit with its speed increased
C.            Move in a circular orbit with its speed unchanged
D.            Continue to move due east
Answer» D.            Continue to move due east
4908.

An electron and a proton with equal momentum enter perpendicularly into a uniform magnetic field, then                    [BHU 1997; AIEEE 2002; MH CET (Med.) 2000]

A.            The path of proton shall be more curved than that of electron
B.            The path of proton shall be less curved than that of electron
C.            Both are equally curved
D.            Path of both will be straight line
Answer» D.            Path of both will be straight line
4909.

A charge moving with velocity v in X-direction is subjected to a field of magnetic induction in the negative X-direction. As a result, the charge will                                   [CBSE PMT1993]

A.            Remain unaffected
B.            Start moving in a circular path Y-Z plane
C.            Retard along X-axis
D.            Move along a helical path around X-axis
Answer» B.            Start moving in a circular path Y-Z plane
4910.

An electron has mass \[9\times {{10}^{-31}}\,kg\] and charge \[1.6\times {{10}^{-19}}C\] is moving with a velocity of \[{{10}^{6}}\,m/s\], enters a region where magnetic field exists. If it describes a circle of radius 0.10 m, the intensity of magnetic field must be [NCERT 1982; CPMT 1989; DCE 2005]

A.            \[1.8\times {{10}^{-4}}\,T\]   
B.            \[5.6\times {{10}^{-5}}\,T\]
C.            \[14.4\times {{10}^{-5}}\,T\] 
D.            \[1.3\times {{10}^{-6}}\,T\]
Answer» C.            \[14.4\times {{10}^{-5}}\,T\] 
4911.

An electron enters a region where magnetic  and electric (E) fields are mutually perpendicular to one another, then [CBSE PMT1993]

A.            It will always move in the direction of B
B.            It will always move in the direction of E
C.            It always possess circular motion
D.            It can go undeflected also
Answer» E.
4912.

A proton of energy 200 MeV enters the magnetic field of 5 T. If direction of field is from south to north and motion is upward, the force acting on it will be                     [RPET 1997]

A.            Zero                                         
B.            \[1.6\times {{10}^{-10}}N\]
C.            \[3.2\times {{10}^{-8}}N\]     
D.            \[1.6\times {{10}^{-6}}N\]
Answer» C.            \[3.2\times {{10}^{-8}}N\]     
4913.

A charge moves in a circle perpendicular to a magnetic field. The time period of revolution is independent of [RPET 1997; AIEEE 2002]

A.            Magnetic field                     
B.            Charge
C.            Mass of the particle          
D.            Velocity of the particle
Answer» E.
4914.

When a magnetic field is applied in a direction perpendicular to the direction of cathode rays, then their [EAMCET 1994; BHU 2005]

A.            Energy decreases
B.            Energy increases
C.            Momentum increases
D.            Momentum and energy remain unchanged
Answer» E.
4915.

A moving charge will gain energy due to the application of           [CPMT 1999]

A.            Electric field                          
B.            Magnetic field
C.            Both of these                      
D.            None of these
Answer» B.            Magnetic field
4916.

An electron is moving along positive x-axis. To get it moving on an anticlockwise circular path in x-y plane, a magnetic filed is applied                                                            [MP PMT 1999]

A.            Along positive y-axis         
B.            Along positive z-axis
C.            Along negative y-axis       
D.            Along negative z-axis
Answer» C.            Along negative y-axis       
4917.

A charged particle moves in a uniform magnetic field. The velocity of the particle at some instant makes an acute angle with the magnetic field. The path of the particle will be [MP PMT 1999]

A.            A straight line
B.            A circle
C.            A helix with uniform pitch
D.            A helix with non-uniform pitch
Answer» D.            A helix with non-uniform pitch
4918.

An electron and a proton enter a magnetic field perpendicularly. Both have same kinetic energy. Which of the following is true                                                         [MP PET 1999]

A.            Trajectory of electron is less curved
B.            Trajectory of proton is less curved
C.            Both trajectories are equally curved
D.            Both move on straight-line path
Answer» C.            Both trajectories are equally curved
4919.

A charged particle enters a magnetic field H with its initial velocity making an angle of \[45{}^\circ \] with H. The path of the particle will be          [MP PET 1999; AIIMS 1999; BHU 1999]

A.            A straight line                      
B.            A circle
C.            An ellipse                              
D.            A helix
Answer» E.
4920.

The radius of curvature of the path of the charged particle in a uniform magnetic field is directly proportional to                                                               [MNR 1995; UPSEAT 1999, 2000]

A.            The charge on the particle
B.            The momentum of the particle
C.            The energy of the particle
D.            The intensity of the field
Answer» C.            The energy of the particle
4921.

A charged particle is moving with velocity v in a magnetic field of induction B. The force on the particle will be maximum when                                                          [MP PMT/PET 1998]

A.            v and B are in the same direction
B.            v and B are in opposite directions
C.            v and B are perpendicular
D.            v and B are at an angle of \[45{}^\circ \]
Answer» D.            v and B are at an angle of \[45{}^\circ \]
4922.

A particle of charge q and mass m moving with a velocity v along the x-axis enters the region x > 0 with uniform magnetic field B along the \[\hat{k}\] direction. The particle will penetrate in this region in the x-direction upto a distance d equal to                                                   [MP PMT 1997]

A.            Zero                                         
B.            \[\frac{mv}{qB}\]
C.            \[\frac{2mv}{qB}\]            
D.            Infinity
Answer» C.            \[\frac{2mv}{qB}\]            
4923.

A particle with \[{{10}^{-11}}\,coulomb\] of charge and \[{{10}^{-7}}\,kg\] mass is moving with a velocity of \[{{10}^{8}}\,m/s\] along the y-axis. A uniform static magnetic field \[B=0.5\,Tesla\] is acting along the x-direction. The force on the particle is                 [MP PMT 1997]

A.            \[5\times {{10}^{-11}}\,N\] along \[\hat{i}\]              
B.            \[5\times {{10}^{3}}\] N along \[\hat{k}\]
C.            \[5\times {{10}^{-11}}\,N\] along \[-\hat{j}\]            
D.            \[5\times {{10}^{-4}}\,N\] along \[-\hat{k}\]
Answer» E.
4924.

-The charge on a particle Y is double the charge on particle X. These two particles X and Y after being accelerated through the same potential difference enter a region of uniform magnetic field and describe circular paths of radii \[{{R}_{1}}\] and \[{{R}_{2}}\] respectively. The ratio of the mass of X to that of Y is                                         [MP PET 1997]

A.            \[{{\left( \frac{2{{R}_{1}}}{{{R}_{2}}} \right)}^{2}}\]
B.            \[{{\left( \frac{{{R}_{1}}}{2{{R}_{2}}} \right)}^{2}}\]
C.   \[\frac{R_{1}^{2}}{2R_{2}^{2}}\]  
D.            \[\frac{2{{R}_{1}}}{{{R}_{2}}}\]
Answer» D.            \[\frac{2{{R}_{1}}}{{{R}_{2}}}\]
4925.

An electron is accelerated by a potential difference of 12000 volts. It then enters a uniform magnetic field of \[{{10}^{-3}}\,T\] applied perpendicular to the path of electron. Find the radius of path. Given mass of electron \[=9\times {{10}^{-31}}\,kg\] and charge on electron \[=1.6\times {{10}^{-19}}\,C\]                               [MP PET 1997]

A.            36.7 m                                     
B.            36.7 cm
C.            3.67 m                                     
D.            3.67 cm
Answer» C.            3.67 m                                     
4926.

A charged particle of mass m and charge q describes circular motion of radius r in a uniform magnetic field of strength B. The frequency of revolution is      [MP PET 1997; RPET 2001]

A.            \[\frac{Bq}{2\pi m}\]        
B.            \[\frac{Bq}{2\pi rm}\]
C.            \[\frac{2\pi m}{Bq}\]        
D.            \[\frac{Bm}{2\pi q}\]
Answer» B.            \[\frac{Bq}{2\pi rm}\]
4927.

A current carrying long solenoid is placed on the ground with its axis vertical. A proton is falling along the axis of the solenoid with a velocity v. When the proton enters into the solenoid, it will

A.            Be deflected from its path
B.            Be accelerated along the same path
C.            Be decelerated along the same path
D.            Move along the same path with no change in velocity
Answer» E.
4928.

An electron enters a magnetic field whose direction is perpendicular to the velocity of the electron. Then [MP PMT 1996; CBSE PMT 2003]

A.            The speed of the electron will increase
B.            The speed of the electron will decrease
C.            The speed of the electron will remain the same
D.            The velocity of the electron will remain the same
Answer» D.            The velocity of the electron will remain the same
4929.

An electron having charge \[1.6\times {{10}^{-19}}\,C\] and mass \[9\times {{10}^{-31}}\,kg\] is moving with \[4\times {{10}^{6}}\,m{{s}^{-1}}\] speed in a magnetic field \[2\times {{10}^{-1}}\,tesla\] in a circular orbit. The force acting on electron and the radius of the circular orbit will be [MP PET 1996; JIPMER 2000; BVP 2003]

A.            \[12.8\times {{10}^{-13}}N,\,1.1\times {{10}^{-4}}m\]
B.            \[1.28\times {{10}^{-14}}N,\,1.1\times {{10}^{-3}}m\]
C.            \[1.28\times {{10}^{-13}}N,\,1.1\times {{10}^{-3}}m\]
D.            \[1.28\times {{10}^{-13}}N,\,1.1\times {{10}^{-4}}m\]
Answer» E.
4930.

A beam of ions with velocity \[2\times {{10}^{5}}\,m/s\] enters normally into a uniform magnetic field of \[4\times {{10}^{-2}}\,tesla\]. If the specific charge of the ion is \[5\times {{10}^{7}}\,C/kg\], then the radius of the circular path described will be                                         [NCERT 1983; BVP 2003]

A.            0.10 m                                     
B.            0.16 m
C.             0.20 m                                    
D.            0.25 m
Answer» B.            0.16 m
4931.

A beam of well collimated cathode rays travelling with a speed of \[5\times {{10}^{6}}\,m{{s}^{-1}}\] enter a region of mutually perpendicular electric and magnetic fields and emerge undeviated from this region. If \[|B|\,=0.02\,T\], the magnitude of the electric field is                                                               [Haryana CEE 1996]

A.            \[{{10}^{5}}\,V{{m}^{-1}}\]    
B.            \[2.5\times {{10}^{8}}\,V{{m}^{-1}}\]
C.            \[1.25\times {{10}^{10}}\,V{{m}^{-1}}\]                       
D.            \[2\times {{10}^{3}}\,V{{m}^{-1}}\]
Answer» B.            \[2.5\times {{10}^{8}}\,V{{m}^{-1}}\]
4932.

An electron is moving on a circular path of radius r with speed v in a transverse magnetic field B. e/m for it will be [MP PMT 2003]

A.            \[\frac{v}{Br}\]                    
B.            \[\frac{B}{rv}\]
C.            Bvr
D.            \[\frac{vr}{B}\]
Answer» B.            \[\frac{B}{rv}\]
4933.

A charge + Q is moving upwards vertically. It enters a magnetic field directed to the north. The force on the charge will be towards                                    [MP PMT 1995; AMU (Engg.) 2000]

A.            North                                      
B.            South
C.            East                                          
D.            West
Answer» E.
4934.

A proton and an electron both moving with the same velocity v enter into a region of magnetic field directed perpendicular to the velocity of the particles. They will now move in circular orbits such that                       [MP PMT 1995]

A.            Their time periods will be same
B.            The time period for proton will be higher
C.            The time period for electron will be higher
D.            Their orbital radii will be same
Answer» C.            The time period for electron will be higher
4935.

A proton (or charged particle) moving with velocity v is acted upon by electric field E and magnetic field B. The proton will move undeflected if [MP PMT 1995, 2003; UPSEAT 2002; DPMT 2003]

A.            E is perpendicular to B
B.            E is parallel to v and perpendicular to B
C.            E, B and v are mutually perpendicular and \[v=\frac{E}{B}\]
D.            E and B both are parallel to v
Answer» D.            E and B both are parallel to v
4936.

A proton of mass \[1.67\times {{10}^{-27}}kg\] and charge \[1.6\times {{10}^{-19}}\,C\] is projected with a speed of \[2\times {{10}^{6}}\,m/s\] at an angle of \[60{}^\circ \] to the \[X-\]axis. If a uniform magnetic field of 0.104 Tesla is applied along \[Y-\]axis, the path of proton is  [IIT-JEE 1995]

A.            A circle of radius = 0.2 m and time period \[\pi \times {{10}^{-7}}s\]
B.            A circle of radius = 0.1 m and time period \[2\pi \times {{10}^{-7}}s\]
C.            A helix of radius = 0.1 m and time period \[2\pi \times {{10}^{-7}}s\]
D.            A helix of radius = 0.2 m and time period \[4\pi \times {{10}^{-7}}s\]
Answer» D.            A helix of radius = 0.2 m and time period \[4\pi \times {{10}^{-7}}s\]
4937.

An electron and a proton enter region of uniform magnetic field in a direction at right angles to the field with the same kinetic energy. They describe circular paths of radius \[{{r}_{e}}\] and \[{{r}_{p}}\] respectively. Then                                        [Manipal MEE 1995]

A.            \[{{r}_{e}}={{r}_{p}}\]
B.            \[{{r}_{e}}<{{r}_{p}}\]
C.            \[{{r}_{e}}>{{r}_{p}}\]
D.            \[{{r}_{e}}\] may be less than or greater than \[{{r}_{p}}\] depending on the direction of the magnetic field
Answer» C.            \[{{r}_{e}}>{{r}_{p}}\]
4938.

If a proton, deutron and \[\alpha -\]particle on being accelerated by the same potential difference enters perpendicular to the magnetic field, then the ratio of their kinetic energies is [MP PMT 2003; J & K CET 2005]

A.            1 : 2 : 2                                    
B.            2 : 2 : 1
C.            1 : 2 : 1                                    
D.            1 : 1 : 2
Answer» E.
4939.

If a particle of charge \[{{10}^{-12}}\,coulomb\] moving along the \[\hat{x}-\]direction with a velocity \[{{10}^{5}}\,m/s\] experiences a force of \[{{10}^{-10}}\,newton\] in \[\hat{y}-\]direction due to magnetic field, then the minimum magnetic field is         [MP PMT 1994]

A.            \[6.25\times {{10}^{3}}\,tesla\] in \[\hat{z}-\]direction
B.            \[{{10}^{-15}}\,tesla\] in \[\hat{z}-\]direction
C.            \[6.25\times {{10}^{-3}}\,tesla\] in \[\hat{z}-\]direction
D.            \[{{10}^{-3}}\,tesla\] in \[\hat{z}-\]direction
Answer» E.
4940.

A proton enters a magnetic field of flux density \[1.5\,weber/{{m}^{2}}\] with a velocity of \[2\times {{10}^{7}}\,m/\sec \] at an angle of \[30{}^\circ \] with the field. The force on the proton will be [MP PET 1994 ; Pb. PMT 2004]

A.            \[2.4\times {{10}^{-12}}\,N\]
B.            \[0.24\times {{10}^{-12}}\,N\]
C.            \[24\times {{10}^{-12}}\,N\] 
D.            \[0.024\times {{10}^{-12}}\,N\]
Answer» B.            \[0.24\times {{10}^{-12}}\,N\]
4941.

A magnetic field                                   [MP PET 1994; Pb PMT 2003]

A.            Always exerts a force on a charged particle
B.            Never exerts a force on a charged particle
C.            Exerts a force, if the charged particle is moving across the magnetic field lines
D.            Exerts a force, if the charged particle is moving along the magnetic field lines
Answer» D.            Exerts a force, if the charged particle is moving along the magnetic field lines
4942.

An electron is travelling horizontally towards east. A magnetic field in vertically downward direction exerts a force on the electron along                                                     [EAMCET 1984]

A.            East                                          
B.            West
C.            North                                      
D.            South
Answer» E.
4943.

If a proton is projected in a direction perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field with velocity v and an electron is projected along the lines of force, what will happen to proton and electron                                         [DPMT 1979]

A.            The electron will travel along a circle with constant speed and the proton will move along a straight line
B.            Proton will move in a circle with constant speed and there will be no effect on the motion of electron
C.            There will not be any effect on the motion of electron and proton
D.            The electron and proton both will follow the path of a parabola
Answer» C.            There will not be any effect on the motion of electron and proton
4944.

A deutron of kinetic energy 50 keV is describing a circular orbit of radius 0.5 metre in a plane perpendicular to magnetic field \[\overrightarrow{B}\]. The kinetic energy of the proton that describes a circular orbit of radius 0.5 metre in the same plane with the same \[\overrightarrow{B}\] is                                        [CBSE PMT 1991]

A.            25 keV                                     
B.            50 keV
C.            200 keV                                  
D.            100 keV
Answer» E.
4945.

A strong magnetic field is applied on a stationary electron, then                [BIT 1989; MP PMT 1995; CPMT 1999]

A.            The electron moves in the direction of the field
B.            The electron moves in an opposite direction
C.            The electron remains stationary
D.            The electron starts spinning
Answer» D.            The electron starts spinning
4946.

A uniform magnetic field acts at right angles to the direction of motion of electrons. As a result, the electron moves in a circular path of  radius 2 cm. If the speed of the electrons is doubled, then the radius of the circular path will be [CBSE PMT 1991]

A.            2.0 cm                                     
B.            0.5 cm
C.            4.0 cm                                     
D.            1.0 cm
Answer» D.            1.0 cm
4947.

A uniform magnetic field B is acting from south to north and is of magnitude 1.5 \[Wb/{{m}^{2}}\]. If a proton having mass \[=1.7\times {{10}^{-27}}\,kg\] and charge \[=1.6\times {{10}^{-19}}\,C\] moves in this field vertically downwards with energy 5 MeV, then the force acting on it will be                                     [Pb. PMT 2002]

A.            \[7.4\times {{10}^{12}}\,N\] 
B.            \[7.4\times {{10}^{-12}}\,N\]
C.            \[7.4\times {{10}^{19}}\,N\] 
D.            \[7.4\times {{10}^{-19}}\,N\]
Answer» C.            \[7.4\times {{10}^{19}}\,N\] 
4948.

A uniform electric field and a uniform magnetic field are produced, pointed in the same direction. An electron is projected with its velocity pointing in the same direction [NCERT 1980; CBSE PMT 1993; JIPMER 1997;  AIEEE 2005]

A.            The electron will turn to its right
B.            The electron will turn to its left
C.            The electron velocity will increase in magnitude
D.            The electron velocity will decrease in magnitude
Answer» E.
4949.

An \[\alpha -\]particle travels in a circular path of radius 0.45 m in a magnetic field \[B=1.2\,Wb/{{m}^{2}}\] with a speed of \[2.6\times {{10}^{7}}\,m/\sec \]. The period of revolution of the \[\alpha -\]particle is

A.            \[1.1\times {{10}^{-5}}\,\sec \]                                        
B.            \[1.1\times {{10}^{-6}}\sec \]
C.            \[1.1\times {{10}^{-7}}\,\sec \]                                        
D.            \[1.1\times {{10}^{-8}}\,\sec \]
Answer» D.            \[1.1\times {{10}^{-8}}\,\sec \]
4950.

A proton (mass \[=1.67\times {{10}^{-27}}\,kg\] and charge \[=1.6\times {{10}^{-19}}\,C)\] enters perpendicular to a magnetic field of intensity 2 \[weber/{{m}^{2}}\] with a velocity \[3.4\times {{10}^{7}}\,m/\sec \]. The acceleration of the proton should be                   [DPMT 1999]

A.            \[6.5\times {{10}^{15}}\,m/{{\sec }^{2}}\]                  
B.            \[6.5\times {{10}^{13}}\,m/{{\sec }^{2}}\]
C.            \[6.5\times {{10}^{11}}\,m/{{\sec }^{2}}\]                  
D.            \[6.5\times {{10}^{9}}\,m/{{\sec }^{2}}\]
Answer» B.            \[6.5\times {{10}^{13}}\,m/{{\sec }^{2}}\]