GRAVITY Worksheet on Topics #1 TJ SINGH

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Q.3 Derive an expression for drift velocity of the electron in conductor. Hence
deduce ohm’s law.
Q.4 State the principle of potentiometer. How can it be used to :
(i) Compare e.m.f. of two cells
(ii) Measure internal resistance of a cell ?
Q.5 Deduce the condition for balance in a Wheatstone bridge. Using the principle of Wheatstone bridge,
describe the method to determine the specific resistance of a wire in the laboratory. Draw the circuit
diagram and write the formula used. Write any two important precautions you would
observe while performing the experiment.
Q.6 State Gauss.s theorem. Derive an expression for the electric field due to a charged plane sheet. Find the
potential difference between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor having surface density of charge 5 × 10-8
Cm-2 with the separation between plates being 4 mm.
Q.7 Define current density. Give its SI unit. Whether it is vector or scalar ? How does it vary when (i) potential
difference across wire increases (ii) length of wire increases (iii) temperature of wire increases (iv) Area of
cross-section of wire increases justify your answer.
Q.8 For what value of C does the equivalent capacitance between A and B is
1µF in the given circuit.

Q.9 Two capacitors A and B with capacitances 3microF and 2microF are charged 100 V and 180 V
respectively. The capapitors are connected as shown in the diagram with the uncharged capacitor C.
Calculate the (i) final charge on the three capacitors (ii) amount of electrostatic energy stored in the
system before and after the completion of the circuit.
Q.10 How will a diamagnetic, paramagnetic and a ferromagnetic material behave when kept in a non-
uniform external magnetic Field? Give two examples of each of these materials. Name two main
characteristics of a ferromagnetic material which help us to decide suitability for making.
(i) Permanent magnet (ii) Electromagnet.
Q.11 Write an expression for the force experienced by a charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic
field B. With the help of diagram, explain the principle and working of a cyclotron. Show that
cyclotron frequency does not depend on the speed of the particle.
Q.12 An L.C circuit contains inductor of inductance L and capacitor of capacitance C with an initial
charge q0. The resistance of the circuit is negligible. Let the instant the circuit is closed be t = 0.
(i) What is the total energy stored initially?
(ii) What is the maximum current through inductor?
(iii) What is the frequency at which charge on the capacitor will oscillate?
(iv) If a resistor is inserted in the circuit, how much energy is eventually dissipated as heat?
Q.13 How does the energy of dipole change when it is rotated from unstable equilibrium to stable
equilibrium in a uniform electric field.
Q.14 Derive an expression for the work done in rotating an electric dipole from its equilibrium position to
an angle θ with the uniform electrostatic field.
GRAVITY Worksheet on Topics #1 TJ SINGH
Q.15 How can a moving coil galvanometer be converted into a voltmeter of a given range. Write the
necessary mathematical steps to obtain the value of resistance required for this purpose.

Q.16 Why is it necessary for voltmeter to have a higher resistance?

Q.17 What is the radius of the path of an electron (mass 9 × 10-31 kg and charge 1.6 × 10-19 C) moving at a
speed of 3 × 107 m/s in a magnetic field of 6 × 10-4 T perpendicular to it? What is its frequency?
Calculateits energy in keV. (1 eV = 1.6 × 10-19 J).
Q.18 At a place horizontal component of the earths magnetic ®eld is B and angle of dip at the place is
60°. What is the value of horizontal component of the earths magnetic ®eld.
(i) at Equator; (ii) at a place where dip angle is 30°
Q.19 Write the four measures that can be taken to increase the sensitivity of galvanometer.
Q.20 Give one use of each of the following
(i) UV ray (ii) gamma-ray.
Q21 Name EM radiations used
(i) in the treatment of cancer.
(ii) For detecting flow in pipes carrying oil.
(iii) In sterilizing surgical instruments.
Q22 If the current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is increased by 20% and its resistance also
increased by 50% then how will the voltage sensitivity of the galvanometer be affected?
Q23 A voltmeter reads 5V at full scale de¯ection and is graded according to its resistance per volt at full
scale deflection as 5000ΩV.1. How will you convert it into a voltmeter that reads 20V at full scale
deflection? Will it still be graded as 5000 ΩV-1? Will you prefer this voltmeter to
one that is graded as 2000 ΩV-1?
Q24 If a dielectric slab is introduced between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor after the battery is
disconnected, then how do the following quantities change.
(i) Charge
(ii) Potential
(iii) Capacitance
(iv) Energy.
Q25 A conducting slab of thickness .t. is introduced between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor,
separated by a distance d (t < d). Derive an expression for the capacitance of the capacitor. What
will be its capacitancewhen t = d ?
Q26 Derive an expression for the energy density of a parallel plate capacitor
Q27 A charge Q is distributed over two concentric hollow sphere of radii r and R (R > r), such that their
surface density of charges are equal. Find Potential at the common centre.
Q28 Using Gauss.s theorem in electrostatics, deduce an expression for electric
field intensity due to a charged spherical shell at a point (i) inside (ii) on its surface (iii) outside it.
Graphically show the variation of electric field intensity with distance from the centre of shell.
Q29 (a) Why should the jockey be not rubbed against potentiometer wire ?
(b) What is meant by the sensitivity of a potentiometer of any given length ?
(c) Why should the area of cross section of the meter bridge wire be uniform?
Q30 A power transmission line feeds input power at 2400 V to a step down ideal transformer having
4000 turns in its primary. What should be number of turns in its secondary to get power output at
240V?