Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

The source of time varying magnetic field may be

(A) a permanent magnet

(B) an electric field changing linearly with time

(C) direct current

(D) a decelerating charge particle

(E) an antenna fed with a digital signal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (D) only Correct answer
  2. B (A) only
  3. C (B) and (D) only
  4. D (C) and (E) only

Solution

Source of time varying magnetic field may be<br/><br/> $\rightarrow$ accelerated or retarded charge which produces varying electric and magnetic fields.<br/><br/> $\rightarrow$ An electric field varying linearly with time will not produce variable magnetic field as current will be constant

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Magnetic Effects of Current · Topic: Biot-Savart Law

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