Questions from Modern Physics


Q: An ideal toroidal solenoid (see Example 28.10) has

An ideal toroidal solenoid (see Example 28.10) has inner radius r1 = 15.0 cm and outer radius r2 = 18.0 cm. The solenoid has 250 turns and carries a current of 8.50 A. What is the magnitude of the mag...

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Q: A solid conductor with radius a is supported by insulating disks on

A solid conductor with radius a is supported by insulating disks on the axis of a conducting tube with inner radius b and outer radius c (Fig. E28.43). The central conductor and tube carry equal curre...

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Q: A long solenoid with 60 turns of wire per centimeter carries a

A long solenoid with 60 turns of wire per centimeter carries a current of 0.15 A. The wire that makes up the solenoid is wrapped around a solid core of silicon steel (Km = 5200). (The wire of the sole...

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Q: A flat, circular, steel loop of radius 75 cm is

A flat, circular, steel loop of radius 75 cm is at rest in a uniform magnetic field, as shown in an edge-on view in Fig. E29.8. The field is changing with time, according to B(t) = (1.4 T) e-(0.057 s-...

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Q: A circular loop of flexible iron wire has an initial circumference of

A circular loop of flexible iron wire has an initial circumference of 165.0 cm, but its circumference is decreasing at a constant rate of 12.0 cm/s due to a tangential pull on the wire. The loop is in...

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Q: A closely wound rectangular coil of 80 turns has dimensions of 25

A closely wound rectangular coil of 80 turns has dimensions of 25.0 cm by 40.0 cm. The plane of the coil is rotated from a position where it makes an angle of 37.0° with a magnetic field of 1.70 T to...

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Q: In a region of space, a magnetic field points in the

In a region of space, a magnetic field points in the +x-direction (toward the right). Its magnitude varies with position according to the formula Bx = B0 + bx, where B0 and b are positive constants, f...

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Q: A flat, rectangular coil of dimensions l and w is pulled

A flat, rectangular coil of dimensions l and w is pulled with uniform speed v through a uniform magnetic field B with the plane of its area perpendicular to the field (Fig. E29.14). Fig. E29.14: (...

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Q: One practical way to measure magnetic field strength uses a small,

One practical way to measure magnetic field strength uses a small, closely wound coil called a search coil. The coil is initially held with its plane perpendicular to a magnetic field. The coil is the...

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Q: Will the capacitors in the circuits shown in Fig. Q26.

Will the capacitors in the circuits shown in Fig. Q26.18 charge at the same rate when the switch S is closed? If not, in which circuit will the capacitors charge more rapidly? Explain. Fig. Q26.18:...

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