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Three cells, each of emf E but internal resistances 2r, 3r and 6r are connected in parallel across a resistor R.
Obtain expressions for (i) current flowing in the circuit, and (ii) the terminal potential differences across the equivalent cell.
Concept: Cells, EMF, and Internal Resistance
A galvanometer of resistance G is converted into a voltmeter to measure upto V volts by connecting a resistance R1 in series with the coil. If a resistance R2 is connected in series with it, then it can measures upto V/2 volts. Find the resistance, in terms of R1 and R2, required to be connected to convert it into a voltmeter that can read upto 2 V. Also find the resistance G of the galvanometer in terms of R1 and R2
Concept: Moving Coil Galvanometer
Use this law to obtain the expression for the magnetic field inside an air cored toroid of average radius 'r', having 'n' turns per unit length and carrying a steady current I.
Concept: Solenoid
An observer to the left of a solenoid of N turns each of cross section area 'A' observes that a steady current I in it flows in the clockwise direction. Depict the magnetic field lines due to the solenoid specifying its polarity and show that it acts as a bar magnet of magnetic moment m = NIA.

Concept: Solenoid
Two long coaxial insulated solenoids, S1 and S2 of equal lengths are wound one over the other as shown in the figure. A steady current "I" flow thought the inner solenoid S1 to the other end B, which is connected to the outer solenoid S2 through which the same current "I" flows in the opposite direction so as to come out at end A. If n1 and n2 are the number of turns per unit length, find the magnitude and direction of the net magnetic field at a point (i) inside on the axis and (ii) outside the combined system

Concept: Solenoid
Using the concept of force between two infinitely long parallel current carrying conductors, define one ampere of current.
Concept: Force Between Two Parallel Currents (Ampere’s Law)
Draw a labelled diagram of a moving coil galvanometer. Describe briefly its principle and working.
Concept: Moving Coil Galvanometer
Obtain the expression for mutual inductance of a pair of long coaxial solenoids each of length l and radii r1 and r2 (r2 >> r1). Total number of turns in the two solenoids are N1 and N2, respectively.
Concept: Solenoid
Why is it necessary to introduce a radial magnetic field inside the coil of a galvanometer?
Concept: Moving Coil Galvanometer
Define the current sensitivity of a galvanometer ?
Concept: Moving Coil Galvanometer
Write current sensitivity of a galvanomete S.I. unit.
Concept: Moving Coil Galvanometer
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions.
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Consider the experimental set-up shown in the figure. This jumping ring experiment is an outstanding demonstration of some simple laws of Physics. A conducting non-magnetic ring is placed over the vertical core of a solenoid. When current is passed through the solenoid, the ring is thrown off. |

- Explain the reason for the jumping of the ring when the switch is closed in the circuit.
- What will happen if the terminals of the battery are reversed and the switch is closed? Explain.
- Explain the two laws that help us understand this phenomenon.
Concept: Ampere’s Circuital Law
- Assertion (A): The deflecting torque acting on a current-carrying loop is zero when its plane is perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field.
- Reason (R): The deflecting torque acting on a loop of the magnetic moment `vecm` in a magnetic field `vecB` is given by the dot product of `vecm` and `vecB`.
Concept: Torque on a Rectangular Current Loop in a Uniform Magnetic Field
A galvanometer shows full-scale deflection for current Ig. A resistance R1 is required to convert it into a voltmeter of range (0 - V) and a resistance R2 to convert it into a voltmeter of range (0 - 2V). Find the resistance of the galvanometer.
Concept: Moving Coil Galvanometer
Briefly explain various ways to increase the strength of the magnetic field produced by a given solenoid.
Concept: Ampere’s Circuital Law
Out of the two magnetic materials, 'A' has relative permeability slightly greater than unity while 'B' has less than unity. Identify the nature of the materials 'A' and 'B'. Will their susceptibilities be positive or negative?
Concept: Magnetic Properties of Materials
Show diagrammatically the behaviour of magnetic field lines in the presence of (i) paramagnetic and (ii) diamagnetic substances. How does one explain this distinguishing feature?
Concept: Magnetic Properties of Materials
In an experiment, two coils c1 and c2 are placed close to each other. Find out the expression for the emf induced in the coil c1 due to a change in the current through the coil c2.
Concept: Inductance >> Mutual Inductance
Describe a simple experiment (or activity) to show that the polarity of emf induced in a coil is always such that it tends to produce a current which opposes the change of magnetic flux that produces it.
Concept: Lenz’s Law and Conservation of Energy
The current flowing through an inductor of self inductance L is continuously increasing. Plot a graph showing the variation of
Magnetic flux versus the current
Concept: Magnetic Flux
