PAPER – 2 [PHYSICS]

SECTION - 1
SECTION 1 (Maximum marks: 24)
• This section contains EIGHT (08) questions.
• The answer to each question is a SINGLE DIGIT INTEGER ranging from 0 TO 9, BOTH INCLUSIVE.
• For each question, enter the correct integer corresponding to the answer using the mouse and
the onscreen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer.
• Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme:
Full Marks : +3 If ONLY the correct integer is entered;
Zero Marks : 0 If the question is unanswered;
Negative Marks : −1 In all other cases.
1. A particle of mass 1 kg is subjected to a force which depends on the position as
⃗ = −k(xî + yî)kg ms −2 with k = 1 kgs-2. At time t = 0, the particle’s position r = ( 1 î + √2 ĵ)m
F
√2
2
⃗ = (−√2 î + √2 ĵ + π k̂) ms . Let vx and vy denote the x and the y components
and its velocity v −1

of the particle's velocity, respectively. Ignore gravity. When z = 0.5 m, the value of (x Vy - y vx) is
________ m2s -1.
Sol. 3
As force is always directed towards origin so net torque about origin = 0
- So we can conserve angular momentum about origin
L i abtO  L f abtO

m  ri  vi   m  rf  v f 

for any arbitary position, angular momentum can be written as (about origin)
ˆi ˆj ˆ
k
rv  x y z
vx vy vz

only k̂ component, of L -
= xvy – yvx
as L remains constant so it must satisfies initial condition also.
1
so, put x = , vx = - 2 , y = 2 , vy = 2
2
xvy – yvx
1
= × 2 - 2x– 2
2
=1+2=3
 230 214
2. In a radioactive decay chain reaction, 90 Th nucleus decays into 84 Po nucleus. The ratio of the
number of  to number of β– particles emitted in this process is___.
Sol. 2
 
230 n decay 230  4n 4
90 Th  90  2n
Xn 2
He
230  4n
m  decay
 90  m  2n
Y  m
230 – 4n = 214 90 + m – 2n = 84
4n = 230 – 214 90 + m – 2 × 4 = 84
16
n= 90 + m = 84 + 8
4
n=4 m = 92 – 90
m=2
n 4
ratio of  to  decay =  =2
m 2

3. Two resistances R1 = X and R2 =  are connected to a wire AB of uniform resistivity, as shown

in the figure. The radius of the wire varies linearly along its axis from 0.2 mm at A to 1 mm at B.
A galvanometer (G) connected to the center of the wire, 50 cm from each end along its axis,
shows zero deflection when A and B are connected to a battery. The value of X is _____.

Sol. 5

R1=x G R2=1

R3 R4

As we know resistance of truncated cone wire is

l
R= 
ab
 b
a

50cm 50cm
R3 =  , R4 =  (where a = 0.2mm and b = 1mm)
ac bc
By balanced wheatstone bridge
R1 R2 x 1
=  =
R3 R4 50cm 50cm
  0.2mm  c   1mm  c
0.2x = 1
x=5

4. In a particular system of units, a physical quantity can be expressed in terms of the electric
1
charge e, electron mass me, Planck's constant h, and Coulomb's constant k = 4πε , where ε0 is the
0

permittivity of vacuum. In terms of these physical constants, the dimension of the magnetic field
is [B] = [e][me] [h][k]. The value of  +  +  +  is ______.
Sol. 4
B = [M1L0T-2I-1]
e = [TI]
m = [M]
h = [ML2T-1]
k = [ML3I-2T-4]
[M1T-2I–1] = [TI] [M] [ML2T-1] [ML3I-2T-4]
[M1T-2I–1] = [M++ L2+3 T--4 I-2]
On comparing
++=1 ….(i)
2 + 3 = 0 ….(ii)
 –  – 4 = -2 ….(iii)
 – 2 = -1 ….(iv)
By solving
 = 3,  = 2,  = -3,  = 2
+++=4
5. Consider a configuration of n identical units, each consisting of three layers. The first layer is a
1
column of air of height h = 3 cm, and the second and third layers are of equal thickness d =
√3−1 3
cm, and refractive indices μ1 = √2 and μ2 = √3 , respectively. A light source O is placed on
2
the top of the first unit, as shown in the figure. A ray of light from O is incident on the second
layer of the first unit at an angle of  = 60° to the normal. For a specific value of n, the ray of light
8
emerges from the bottom of the configuration at a distance  = cm, as shown in the figure. The
√3
value of n is ____.

Sol. 4
at first surface, 1
h
1 × sin  = 1 sin 1 3
=60°
3 air
sin 60° = × sin 1
2 x1=htan60°
3 2
× = sin 1 3 1
2 3 d 1  d
2 1
1
sin 1 =
2
x2
1 = 45°
2  3 2 
At second surface, 2
1 sin1 = 2 sin 2
3 1
× = 3 × sin 2 x3
2 2
1 l1
sin 2 = air
2
2 = 30°
x1 = h tan 60°
 1
= × 3
3
1
x1 =
3
x2 = d tan 45°

=
 3 1  1  3 1
2 2
x3 = d tan 30°
3 1 1 3 1
=  
2 3 2 3
After 1st unit, 1 = x1 + x2 + x3
1 3 1 3 1 2
= + + =
3 2 2 3 3
Given n1 = 
2 8
n× =
3 3
n=4

6. A charge q is surrounded by a closed surface consisting of an inverted cone of height h and base
radius R, and a hemisphere of radius R as shown in the figure. The electric flux through the
nq
conical surface is 6ε (in SI units). The value of n is ________.
0

Sol. 3
q
Total flux through upper hemisphere = 2ε
0

So rest total flux passing through

q
Lower closed surface is also 2ε0
q
flux through conical part = 2ε 
0
n×q q
=
6ε0 2ε0

n=3
7. On a frictionless horizontal plane, a bob of mass m = 0.1 kg is attached to a spring with natural
length l0 = 0.1 m. The spring constant is k1 = 0.009 Nm-1 when the length of the spring l > l0 and
is k2 = 0.016 Nm-1 when l <l0. Initially the bob is released from l = 0.15 m. Assume that Hooke's
law remains valid throughout the motion. If the time period of the full oscillation is T = (n) s,
then the integer closest to n is ______.
Sol. 6
T T
T = 21 + 22
2π m 2π m
= √ + √
2 k1 2 k2

0.100 0.100
= π√ + π√
0.009 0.016
10 10
=π× +π×
3 4
7
= 10π × 12
70π
= 12
= 5.83π
nearest integer = 6

8. An object and a concave mirror of focal length f = 10 cm both move along the principal axis of
the mirror with constant speeds. The object moves with speed V0 = 15 cm s-1 towards the mirror
with respect to a laboratory frame. The distance between the object and the mirror at a given
moment is denoted by u. When u = 30 cm, the speed of the mirror Vm is such that the image is
instantaneously at rest with respect to the laboratory frame, and the object forms a real image.
The magnitude of Vm is___ cm s-1.

Sol. 3
U=–30cm, f= -10cm
1 1 1
+u= (mirror formula)
v f
1 1 1
= f −u
v
1 1
= − 10 − (− 30)
−3+1 −2
= =
30 30
 1 1
= − 15
v

v = (−)15cm
Velocity of Image wrt. mirror
v 2
⃗ I⁄m = (−) (u) . v
v ⃗ ob/m
−15 2
⃗ m = (−) (−30) . (v
⃗I −v
v ⃗ m)
⃗ ob − v
1
⃗ m = − 4 . (15 − v
O−v ⃗ m)
4v
⃗ m = 15 − v
⃗m
5v
⃗ m = 15
⃗ m = 3 cm/sec
v

SECTION 2 (Maximum marks: 24)

 This section contains SIX (06) questions.
 Each question has FOUR options (A), (B), (C) and (D). ONE OR MORE THAN ONE of these four
option(s) is (are) correct answer(s).
 For each question, choose the option(s) corresponding to (all) the correct answer(s).
 Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme:
Full Marks : +4 ONLY if (all) the correct option(s) is (are) chosen:
Partial Marks : +3 If all the four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen;
Partial Marks : +2 If three or more optins are correct but ONLY two options are chosen,
both of which are correct;
Partial Marks : +1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and
it is a correct option;
Zero Marks : 0 If unanswered;
Negative Marks : –2 In all other cases.

9. In the figure, the inner (shaded) region A represents a sphere of radius rA = 1, within which the
electrostatic charge density varies with the radial distance r from the center as A = kr, where k
is positive. In the spherical shell B of outer radius rB, the electrostatic charge density varies as B
2k
= r . Assume that dimensions are taken care of. All physical quantities are in their SI units.
 Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?
3
(A) If rB =√2 , then the electric field is zero everywhere outside B.
3 k
(B) If rB = 2 , then the electric potential just outside B is .
ε0

(C) If rB =2, then the total charge of the configuration is 15k.

5 13πk
(D) If rB = 2 the magnitude of the electric field just outside B is .
ε0

Sol. B
Let net charge in inner sphere = Q1
dv = 4r2 dr
r
Q1 = ∫0 A kr × 4πr 2 dr
1
= 4πk ∫0 r 3 dr       (rA = 1)
Q1 = πk
Let net charge in outer sphere = Q2
2k
Q2 = ∫ 4πr 2   dr
r
rB
= 8πk ∫1 r dr
Q2 = 4πk   (rB2 − 1)
Qnet = πk + 4πk(rB2 − 1)
3
If rB = √2 ;
3
Qnet = πk + 4πk (2 − 1)
= πk + 2πk
= 3k
k×3πk
Eout = ≠0
r2
3
rB = 2 ;
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Qnet = πk + 4πk (4 − 1)
= πk + 5πk = 6πk
1 Q 6πk 1 k
Vsub = 4πε = × 4πε = ε
0 r 3⁄2 0 0

rB = 2
Qnet = πk + 4πk(4 − 1)
= 13πk
5 25
rB = 2 ;   Qnet = πk + 4πk ( 4 − 1)
= 22πk
1 Q
Eout = 4πε × r2
0
1 22πk
Eout = 4πε × 25
×4
0
22k
= 25ε
0

10. In Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 shown in the figures, R1 = 1, R2 = 2 and R3 = 3. P1, and P2, are the
power dissipations in Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 when the switches S1 and S2 are in open conditions,
respectively. Q1 and Q2 are the power dissipations in Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 when the switches
S1 and S2 are in closed conditions, respectively.

R1 R2 R3 R1

R2

R3
S1 R1/2

A B S2
2R3
Circuit-1
A B
Circuit-2

Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?

(A) When a voltage source of 6 V is connected across A and B in both circuits, P1 < P2.
(B) When a constant current source of 2 Amp is connected across A and B in both circuits, P1 > P2.
(C) When a voltage source of 6 V is connected across A and B in Circuit-1, Q1 > P1.
(D) When a constant current source of 2 Amp is connected across A and B in both circuits, Q2 <Q1.
Sol. ABC
Open S1 Open S1
1
5× R1 R2 R3
2
R1eq = 1 + 1 R IIeq = R
5+ 1 R2 +R2 R3 +R3 R1
2
5 6
=1+ 11 = 2+6+3
2×
2
16 6
R1 = 11 Ω = 11 Ω
V2 V2 ×11
P1 = 16 × 11 P2 = 6
P1 < P2
Closed S1 Closed S2
5 1 1 1 1 1
R′1eq = 11 (as R1 is shortckt) = 1 + 2 + 3 + 2×3
R′IIeq

V2 6+3+2+1
Q1 = × 11 =
5 6
1 6+6 12
= = = 2Ω
R′II 6 6
1 1
= 2 = 0.5Ω
R′IIeq

V2
θ2 = ×2
1
(A) P1 < P2
(B) Peq = I2 R eq
Peq ∝ R eq
P1 > P2
(C) Q1 > P1 A, B, C
(D) as P ∝ R (When I = Constant)
Q1 < Q 2

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11. A bubble has surface tension S. The ideal gas inside the bubble has ratio of specific heats  = 3 .
The bubble is exposed to the atmosphere and it always retains its spherical shape. When the
atmospheric pressure is Pa1, the radius of the bubble is found to be r1 and the temperature of the
enclosed gas is T1. When the atmospheric pressure is Pa2, the radius of the bubble and the
temperature of the enclosed gas are r2 and T2, respectively.
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?
 2S
r pa2 +
r2
(A) If the surface of the bubble is a perfect heat insulator, then (r1 )5 = 2S .
2 pa1 +
r1

(B) If the surface of the bubble is a perfect heat insulator, then the total internal energy of the
bubble including its surface energy does not change with the external atmospheric pressure.
(C) If the surface of the bubble is a perfect heat conductor and the change in atmospheric
4S
r1 3 pa2 +
r2
temperature is negligible, then (r ) = 4S .
2 pa1 +
r1
5 4S
T 2 pα2 +
r2
(D) If the surface of the bubble is a perfect heat insulator, then (T 2 ) = 4S .
1 pα1 +
r1

Sol. CD

Pa rB Pa1
rB1

If the surface of the bubble is perfect heat insulator, the the process inside the bubble will be
adiabatic. We can apply, PV γ = constant
γ γ
P1 V1 = P2 V2
P1 V γ
= (V1 )
P2 2
P1 r1 γ
=( )
P2 r2
4S 5
Pa1 + r r2 3×3
1
4S = (r )
Pa2 + r 1
2
4S
Pa1 + r 5
r1
4S = (r2 )
Pa2 + 1
r2
4S
r1 5 Pa2 +
r2
(r ) = 4S → option A is incorrect
2 Pa1 +
r1

Also for adiabatic process, P1−γ T γ = constant

1−γ
P γ T = constant
3
T2 P 5−1
Using this, T = (P1 )
1 2
 5 4S
T 2 P2 Pa2 +
r2
(T2 ) =P = 4S → option D is correct
1 1 Pa1 +
r1

Also for adiabatic process, dQ = 0

dU + dW = 0
If work done is non-zero then, change in internal energy is also non-zero. So option B is
incorrect.

Now, if bubble is perfect heat conductor, then process inside the bubble is isothermal.
P1 V1 = P2 V2
V1 P
= P1
V2 2
4S
r1 3 P2 Pa2 +
r2
⟹ (r ) = P = 4S → option C is correct
2 1 Pa1 +
r1

12. A disk of radius R with uniform positive charge density  is placed on the xy plane with its center
at the origin. The Coulomb potential along the z-axis is
σ
V(z) = 2ε (√R2 + z 2 − z)
0

A particle of positive charge q is placed initially at rest at a point on the z axis with z = Z0, and Z0
> 0. In addition to the Coulomb force, the particle experiences a vertical force F ⃗ = −ck̂ with c >
2cε0
0. Let  = . Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?
qσ
1 25
(A) For  = 4 and z0 = R, the particle reaches the origin.
7
1 3
(B) For  = 4 and z0 = R, the particle reaches the origin.
7
1 R
(C) For  = 4 and z0 = the particle returns back to z = z0.
√3
(D) For  > 1 and z0 > 0, the particle always reaches the origin.
Sol. ACD
σ σ z σ2R z
V(z) = 2ε [√R2 + z 2 − z] [2 2ε [1 − √R2 ]] < σ2ε (1 + β)   √R2
0 0 +z2 0 +z2
βσ2
Fext . = −ck̂ = − 2ε
0
βσq
Vext. = cz = z
2ε0

σq
U(z)net = 2ε [√R2 + z 2 − z] + cz
0
 σq
U(z) = 2ε [√R2 + z 2 − z] + cz
0

for  = 1/4
25
at z= 0, at z = z0 = R
7
29
U(0) = 4RC U(z0 ) = RC
7
3R R
At z = z0 = at z =
7 √3
U(z0 ) ≃ 3RC U(z) ≃ 2.887RC
In option (A) particle reaches at origin with positive K.E.
dU(z) 3R
= 0 at z =
dz √7
3R
At β = 1/4 at z = →    V(z) = √7RC
√7
In option B at U(z) = 3RC
⇒ K. E. at origin will become negative. At z = R⁄√3
R
⇒ In option (c) → U( ) < U(0)
√3
R 3R
and U( ) > U( ).
√3 √7
⇒ Particle will return back to z0
In option (D) → U(z) will keep on increasing with z particle will be at best on origin always.

13. A double slit setup is shown in the figure. One of the slits is in medium 2 of refractive index n2 .
The other slit is at the interface of this medium with another medium 1 of refractive index n1 (≠
n2 ). The line joining the slits is perpendicular to the interface and the distance between the slits
is d. The slit widths are much smaller than d. A monochromatic parallel beam of light is incident
on the slits from medium 1. A detector is placed in medium 2 at a large distance from the slits,
and at an angle  from the line joining them, so that  equals the angle of refraction of the beam.
Consider two approximately parallel rays from the slits received by the detector.

Medium 1

n1

d n2


Medium 2
Detector
 Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?
(A) The phase difference between the two rays is independent of 𝑑.
(B) The two rays interfere constructively at the detector.
(C) The phase difference between the two rays depends on 𝑑1 but is independent of 𝑑2.
(D) The phase difference between the two rays vanishes only for certain values of 𝑑 and the
angle of incidence of the beam, with 𝑑 being the corresponding angle of refraction.
Sol. AB

AB = (d) (tan)
and BC = AB sin =(d) (tan) (sin)
Also, AD = AB sin
⇒ Path difference (in vaccum)
= n1 BC – n2 AD
= n1 (AB) sin– n2(AB sin)
= AB (n1 sin–n2sin)=0
⇒ (A), (B) are correct

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14. In the given P-V diagram, a monoatomic gas (γ = 3) is first compressed adiabatically from state
1 0.6
A to state B. Then it expands isothermally from state B to state C. [Given (3) ≃ 0.5, ln 2 ≃ 0.7]

P(kPa) C
B
300

100
A

0.80 V(m3)
 Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?
(A) The magnitude of the total work done in the process 𝑑 → 𝑑 → 𝑑 is 144 kJ.
(B) The magnitude of the work done in the process 𝑑 → 𝑑 is 84 kJ.
(C) The magnitude of the work done in the process 𝑑 → 𝑑 is 60 kJ.
(D) The magnitude of the work done in the process 𝑑 → 𝑑 is zero.
Sol. BCD
PROCESS A → B is adiabatic.
So, WAB = − PiV1−γ
i −Pf Vf

Also for any adiabatic process, PVγ = constant

γ γ
Pi Vi = Pf Vf
γ
100 × (0.8)γ = 300 × Vf
1 V γ
⟹ = ( f)
3 0.8
1 0.6 Vf
⟹( ) =
3 0.8
Vf = 0.5 × 0.8 = 0.4m3
Now, WAB = − 100×0.8−300×0.4
5
1−
3
40×103 ×3
=−
2
= −60 × 103 J
= −60 KJ
Now for process B → C,
The process is isothermal.
So, WBC = nRTln VVf
i

In question, nothing is said on no of moles of gas. But for any ideal gas PV = nRT
Applying Ideal gas equation at B, nRT = PV
nRT = 300 × 0.4 × 103 = 120 × 103
Now WBC = nRTln VVf = 120 × 103 × ln 0.8
0.4
= 120 × 103 × ln 2
i
⟹ 120 × 103 × 0.7
⟹ 84 KJ
Therefore, Total work done in Process A → B and 𝐁 → C is –60+84=24 KJ
Process C to A is isochoric so work done is 0.
Options B,C,D are correct

SECTION 3 (Maximu Marks: 12)

 This section contains FOUR (04) questions.
 Each question has FOUR options (A), (B), (C) and (D). ONLY ONE of these four options is the
correct answer.
 For each question, choose the option correcponding to the correct answer.
 Answer to eahc question will be evaluated according to the following marking scheme:
Full Marks : +3 If ONLY the correct option is chosen;
Zero Marks : + 0 If none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered);
Negative Marks : –1 In all other cases.
15. A flat surface of a thin uniform disk A of radius R is glued to a horizontal table. Another thin
uniform disk B of mass 𝑑 and with the same radius 𝑑 rolls without slipping on the circumference
of A, as shown in the figure. A flat surface of B also lies on the plane of the table. The center of
mass of B has fixed angular speed 𝑑 about the vertical axis passing through the center of A. The
angular momentum of B is 𝑑𝑑ωR2 with respect to the center of A. Which of the following is the
value of n?

B
A

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(A) 2 (B) 5 (C) 2 (D) 2

Sol. B
⇒ vel. of B from centre of A frame VB = ω(2R) ….(i)
ω′R = VB  . . . (2) [Since point of contact of A & B does not move so relative vel = 0]
ω’R = ω2R ∴ ω′R = vB
ω′ = 2ω
Since B is in combined trans. & Rotational
So. Net angular momentum abt A.
⃗⃗⃗⃗A = ⃗Labt  C.M. of  Disc    B + ⃗L of C.M. abt A
L
= IB ωB + r × mv ⃗ CM(B)
mR2
= . 2ω + 2R. M. ω(2R)
2
= mωR2 + 4mωR2
= 5 mR2

16. When light of a given wavelength is incident on a metallic surface, the minimum potential needed
to stop the emitted photoelectrons is 6.0 𝑑. This potential drops to 0.6 𝑑 if another source with
wavelength four times that of the first one and intensity half of the first one is used. What are the
wavelength of the first source and the work function of the metal, respectively?
hc
[Take e = 1.24 × 10– 6 J C−1 .]
(A) 1.72 × 10–7 m, 1.20 eV (B) 1.72 × 10–7 m, 5.60 eV
(C) 3.78 × 10–7 m, 5.60 eV (D) 3.78 × 10–7 m, 1.20 eV
Sol. (A)
hc
6eV = λ − ϕ0 ….(1)
hc
0.6 ev = 4λ − ϕ0 …. (2)
(–) (–) (+)
_________________________________
3 ℎ𝑐
5.4eV = 4 𝜆 (by eq (1) .. eq(2))
ℎ𝑐
 = 1.8 × 4𝑒𝑉
𝜆
ℎ𝑐
𝜆 = 4×1.8𝑒 (𝑚)
1.24×10−6
= 4×1.8
𝜆 = 1.72 × 10−7 𝑚
Eq (1) – 4× eq (2)
ℎ𝑐
60 = 𝜆 − 𝜙0
ℎ𝑐
2.4 = 𝜆 − 4𝜙0
____________________
(–) (–) (+)
3.6 = 30
𝜙0 = 1.2𝑒𝑉
17. Area of the cross-section of a wire is measured using a screw gauge. The pitch of the main scale
is 0.5 mm. The circular scale has 100 divisions and for one full rotation of the circular scale, the
main scale shifts by two divisions. The measured readings are listed below.

Measurement condition Main scale reading Circular scale reading

Two arms of gauge 0 division 4 divisions
touching each other
without wire
Attempt-1: With wire 4 divisions 20 divisions
Attempt-2: With wire 4 divisions 16 divisions
What are the diameter and cross-sectional area of the wire measured using the screw gauge?
(A) 2.22 ± 0.02 𝑑𝑑, 𝑑 (1.23 ± 0.02) 𝑑𝑑2 (B) 2.22 ± 0.01 𝑑𝑑, (1.23 ± 0.01) 𝑑𝑑2
(C) 2.14 ± 0.02 𝑑𝑑, 𝑑 (1.14 ± 0.02) 𝑑𝑑2 (D) 2.14 ± 0.01 𝑑𝑑, 𝑑 (1.14 ± 0.01) 𝑑𝑑2
Sol. (C)
2×0.5
least count of the scale = 𝑚𝑚 = 0.01 𝑚𝑚
100

Zero error of the scale = 0.04 mm

Reading from 1st attempt : 𝑑 = (2 + 20 × 0.01) − 0.04 = 2.2 − 0.04 = 2.16 𝑚𝑚
Reading from 2nd attempt : (2 + 16 × 0.01) − 0.04 = 2 + 0.12 = 2.12 𝑚𝑚
2.16+2.12
Mean Diameter = ± 0.02 mm
2

𝑑 = 2.14 ± 0.02 mm
Now Cross-sectional area = 𝜋𝑟 2
And error in area is 2 × 𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠
2.14 2
Cross – sectional area = 𝜋 ( 2
) ± 0.02 mm2

2.14 2
𝐴 = 𝜋 {( ) ± 0.02}
2
⟹ 𝐴 = 𝜋{1.14 ± 0.02}mm2
18. ⃗ at O due to the current
Which one of the following options represents the magnetic field 𝐵
flowing in the given wire segments lying on the xy plane?

L/2 L/2
O
L/4 L/4 ĵ

I
L 3L/4
I î

k̂
−𝜇0 𝐼 3 1
⃗ =
(A) 𝐵 (2 + 4√2𝜋) 𝑘̂ ⃗ = −𝜇0 𝐼 (3 + 1 )𝑘̂
(B) 𝐵
𝐿 𝐿 2 2√2𝜋
−𝜇0 𝐼 1 −𝜇0 𝐼 1
⃗ =
(C) 𝐵 (1 + 4√2𝜋) 𝑘̂ ⃗ =
(C) 𝐵 (1 + 4𝜋)𝑘̂
𝐿 𝐿 B2
Sol. (C) L/2
L/2
𝜇0 𝐼 𝜇0 𝐼
⃗2 =
𝐵 𝐿 – 𝑘̂ = (−𝑘̂) O
4( ) 2𝐿
2
L/4 L/4
𝜇0 𝐼 𝜇 𝐼
⃗3 =
𝐵 𝐿 – 𝑘̂ = 0 (−𝑘̂) B3
8( ) 2𝐿 I
B1 L
4
𝜇0 𝐼 3L/4
⃗1 =
𝐵 [𝑠𝑖𝑛0 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛45](−𝑘̂) I
4𝜋𝑑
 ̂
⃗ 1 = 𝜇0 𝐼 (−𝑘̂) = 𝜇0 𝐼(−𝑘)
𝐵 4𝜋(𝐿)√2 4𝜋√2𝐿

L
=45

̂
⃗ =𝐵
𝐵 ⃗1+𝐵 ⃗ 3 = 𝜇0 𝐼(−𝑘) + 𝜇0 𝐼 (−𝑘̂) + 𝜇0 𝐼 (−𝑘̂)
⃗2+𝐵
4𝜋√2𝐿 2𝐿 2𝐿
𝜇0 𝐼 1 −𝜇0 𝐼 1
=− (4𝜋√2 + 1)𝑘̂ = (1 + 4𝜋√2)
𝐿 𝐿