JEE AdvancedPhysicsMagnetismMCQ+3 / −1
A point charge Q is moving in a circular orbit of radius R in the xy-plane with an angular velocity . This can be considered as equivalent to a loop carrying a steady current . A uniform magnetic field along the positive z-axis is now switched on, which increases at a constant rate from 0 to B in one second. Assume that the radius of the orbit remains constant. The application of the magnetic field induces an emf in the orbit. The induced emf is defined as the work done by an induced electric field in moving a unit positive charge around a closed loop. It is known that, for an orbiting charge, the magnetic dipole moment is proportional to the angular momentum with a proportionality constant .The change in the magnetic dipole moment associated with the orbit, at the end of the time interval of the magnetic field change, is
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Correct answer: B
- Magnetic field changing with time induces an emf
A uniform magnetic field along increases from to in s, so
rac{dB}{dt}=B \, .
For a circular orbit of radius in the -plane, the magnetic flux is
Hence the induced emf is
So here,
- Relate emf to change in kinetic energy / angular speed
The induced emf is the work done per unit charge around the orbit. Therefore, for charge , the work done in 1 second is
This changes the kinetic energy of the orbiting charge.
Since radius remains constant,
Angular momentum is
Thus,
Differentiating,
But a simpler route is through torque.
- Use induced electric field to find torque
Let the induced tangential electric field be . Then
So,
Tangential force on the charge is
Hence torque about the center is
Now,
Therefore,
= -\frac{Q R^2}{2}\frac{dB}{dt}.$$ Integrating from $B=0$ to $B=B$, $$\Delta L = -\frac{Q R^2}{2}\int_0^1 \frac{dB}{dt}\,dt = -\frac{Q R^2}{2}(B-0).$$ Thus, $$\Delta L = -\frac{BQ R^2}{2}.$$ 4. **Relate magnetic dipole moment to angular momentum** Given $$\mu = \gamma L.$$ Therefore, $$\Delta \mu = \gamma \, \Delta L = \gamma\left(-\frac{BQ R^2}{2}\right).$$ So, $$\boxed{\Delta \mu = -\gamma \frac{BQ R^2}{2}}.$$ 5. **Match with options** This corresponds to: $$\boxed{\text{Option B}}$$More from Magnetism
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