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EasyMCQ
Which of the following options represents the Ampere-Maxwell Law?
A
$\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_{0} i_{c} + \mu_{0} \frac{d\phi_{E}}{dt}$
B
$\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_{0} i_{c} + \frac{d\phi_{E}}{dt}$
C
$\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_{0} i_{c} + \varepsilon_{0} \frac{d\phi_{E}}{dt}$
D
$\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_{0} i_{c} + \mu_{0} \varepsilon_{0} \frac{d\phi_{E}}{dt}$

Solution

(D) The Ampere-Maxwell Law is a modification of Ampere's Law that accounts for the displacement current.
The mathematical expression is given by:
$\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_{0} i_{c} + \mu_{0} \varepsilon_{0} \frac{d\phi_{E}}{dt}$
where:
- $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l}$ is the line integral of the magnetic field.
- $i_{c}$ is the conduction current.
- $\varepsilon_{0} \frac{d\phi_{E}}{dt}$ is the displacement current $(i_{d})$.
- $\mu_{0}$ is the permeability of free space.
- $\varepsilon_{0}$ is the permittivity of free space.
Therefore,option $D$ is the correct representation.
102
EasyMCQ
The source of an electromagnetic wave can be a charge
A
moving with a constant velocity
B
moving in a circular orbit
C
at rest
D
moving parallel to the magnetic field

Solution

(B) According to the principles of electromagnetism,electromagnetic waves are produced by accelerated charges.
An electric charge at rest produces only a static electric field.
$A$ charge moving with a constant velocity produces a steady electric current,which creates a constant magnetic field,but does not radiate energy as electromagnetic waves.
$A$ charge moving in a circular orbit is undergoing centripetal acceleration,which is a form of accelerated motion.
Therefore,a charge moving in a circular orbit acts as a source of electromagnetic waves.
103
EasyMCQ
Which of the following produces electromagnetic waves?
A
Stationary charges
B
Charges in uniform motion
C
Accelerating charges
D
Stationary magnet

Solution

(C) According to the principles of electromagnetism,a charge at rest produces only an electric field. $A$ charge moving with uniform velocity produces both an electric field and a magnetic field,but it does not radiate energy. An accelerating charge produces a time-varying electric field,which in turn produces a time-varying magnetic field. This continuous process results in the propagation of electromagnetic waves through space.
104
MediumMCQ
Among the following,the incorrect Maxwell's electromagnetic equation is:
A
$\oint \vec{B} \cdot d \vec{\ell} = \mu_0 i_c + \mu_0 \varepsilon_0 \frac{d \phi_E}{dt}$
B
$\oint \vec{B} \cdot d \vec{A} = \frac{Q}{\varepsilon_0}$
C
$\oint \vec{E} \cdot d \vec{\ell} = -\frac{d \phi_B}{dt}$
D
$\oint \vec{E} \cdot d \vec{A} = \frac{Q}{\varepsilon_0}$

Solution

(B) Maxwell's equations are as follows:
$1$. Gauss's Law for electricity: $\oint \vec{E} \cdot d \vec{A} = \frac{Q}{\varepsilon_0}$
$2$. Gauss's Law for magnetism: $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d \vec{A} = 0$
$3$. Faraday's Law of induction: $\oint \vec{E} \cdot d \vec{\ell} = -\frac{d \phi_B}{dt}$
$4$. Ampere-Maxwell Law: $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d \vec{\ell} = \mu_0 i_c + \mu_0 \varepsilon_0 \frac{d \phi_E}{dt}$
Comparing these with the given options,the equation $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d \vec{A} = \frac{Q}{\varepsilon_0}$ is incorrect because the magnetic flux through a closed surface is always zero.
105
EasyMCQ
The law which states that 'a variation in an electric field causes a magnetic field' is
A
Faraday's law
B
Biot-Savart law
C
Modified Ampere's law
D
Lenz's law

Solution

(C) The modified Ampere-Maxwell law is given by the expression: $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_0 (i_c + i_d)$.
Here,$i_d$ is the displacement current,which is defined as $i_d = \epsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt}$.
Substituting this into the equation,we get: $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_0 \left( i_c + \epsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt} \right)$.
From this expression,it is evident that a time-varying electric field (represented by $\frac{d\phi_E}{dt}$) produces a magnetic field. This is the essence of the modified Ampere's law.
106
EasyMCQ
Electromagnetic waves are produced by
A
charges at rest only
B
charges in uniform motion only
C
accelerated or decelerated charges only
D
an uncharged stable particle at rest

Solution

(C) According to Maxwell's theory,a charge at rest produces only an electric field.
$A$ charge moving with uniform velocity produces both an electric and a magnetic field,but these fields do not vary with time in a way that generates electromagnetic waves.
When a charge moves with acceleration or deceleration,it produces a time-varying electric field and a time-varying magnetic field.
These time-varying fields propagate through space as electromagnetic waves.
Therefore,electromagnetic waves are produced by accelerated or decelerated charges only.
107
EasyMCQ
An accelerated electric charge emits
A
$\alpha$-rays
B
$\beta$-rays
C
Electromagnetic waves
D
Matter waves

Solution

(C) According to the classical theory of electromagnetism,an electric charge at rest produces only an electric field.
An electric charge moving with a constant velocity produces both an electric field and a magnetic field,but it does not radiate energy.
However,an accelerated electric charge produces a time-varying electric field,which in turn produces a time-varying magnetic field.
These time-varying fields propagate through space as electromagnetic waves.
Therefore,an accelerated electric charge is a source of electromagnetic waves.
108
EasyMCQ
Match the following List-$I$ with List-$II$.
$A$. $\oint E \cdot dA$$(i)$ $0$
$B$. $\oint B \cdot dA$$(ii)$ $-\frac{d\phi_B}{dt}$
$C$. $\oint E \cdot dl$$(iii)$ $\frac{Q}{\varepsilon_0}$
$D$. $\oint B \cdot dl$$(iv)$ $\mu_0(i_c + i_d)$
A
$A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv)$
B
$A-(iv), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(ii)$
C
$A-(iii), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iv)$
D
$A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii)$

Solution

(C) $A \rightarrow (iii)$: According to Gauss's law for electricity,the total electric flux through a closed surface is $\oint E \cdot dA = \frac{Q}{\varepsilon_0}$.
$B \rightarrow (i)$: According to Gauss's law for magnetism,the net magnetic flux through any closed surface is zero,i.e.,$\oint B \cdot dA = 0$.
$C \rightarrow (ii)$: According to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction,the induced electromotive force $(EMF)$ is the line integral of the electric field,$\oint E \cdot dl = -\frac{d\phi_B}{dt}$.
$D \rightarrow (iv)$: According to the Ampere-Maxwell law,the line integral of the magnetic field is $\oint B \cdot dl = \mu_0(i_c + i_d)$,where $i_c$ is conduction current and $i_d$ is displacement current.
109
MediumMCQ
$A$ parallel plate capacitor consists of two circular plates each of radius $2 \,cm$, separated by a distance of $0.1 \,mm$. If the potential difference across the plates is varying at the rate of $5 \times 10^6 \,Vs^{-1}$, then the value of displacement current is
A
$5.56 \,A$
B
$5.56 \,mA$
C
$0.556 \,mA$
D
$2.28 \,mA$

Solution

(C) Given:
Radius of plates, $r = 2 \,cm = 2 \times 10^{-2} \,m$
Distance between plates, $d = 0.1 \,mm = 10^{-4} \,m$
Rate of change of potential difference, $\frac{dV}{dt} = 5 \times 10^6 \,Vs^{-1}$
Permittivity of free space, $\varepsilon_0 = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \,F/m$
Area of the plates, $A = \pi r^2 = \pi \times (2 \times 10^{-2})^2 = 4\pi \times 10^{-4} \,m^2$
The displacement current $I_d$ is given by:
$I_d = \varepsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt} = \varepsilon_0 A \frac{dE}{dt}$
Since $E = \frac{V}{d}$, we have $\frac{dE}{dt} = \frac{1}{d} \frac{dV}{dt}$
Therefore, $I_d = \varepsilon_0 \frac{A}{d} \frac{dV}{dt}$
Substituting the values:
$I_d = (8.85 \times 10^{-12}) \times \frac{4\pi \times 10^{-4}}{10^{-4}} \times (5 \times 10^6)$
$I_d = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \times 4\pi \times 5 \times 10^6$
$I_d = 8.85 \times 20\pi \times 10^{-6} \,A$
$I_d \approx 8.85 \times 62.83 \times 10^{-6} \,A$
$I_d \approx 556 \times 10^{-6} \,A = 0.556 \,mA$
Thus, the correct option is $C$.
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110
DifficultMCQ
$A$ parallel plate capacitor is completely immersed in a liquid of resistivity $\rho = 0.25 \, \Omega m$ and relative permittivity $\epsilon_r = 80$. If the plates of the capacitor are connected to an alternating voltage source of $V = V_0 \sin(\omega t)$ at a frequency of $f = 0.4 \, GHz$,then the ratio of the amplitudes of the displacement current $(I_d)$ and conduction current $(I_c)$ is:
A
$3: 7$
B
$2: 5$
C
$2: 3$
D
$4: 9$

Solution

(D) The conduction current is given by $I_c = \frac{V}{R} = V \sigma A / d$,where $\sigma = 1/\rho$ is the conductivity. The amplitude is $I_{c,0} = \frac{V_0}{\rho} \frac{A}{d}$.
The displacement current is given by $I_d = \epsilon_0 \epsilon_r A \frac{dE}{dt} = \epsilon_0 \epsilon_r A \frac{d}{dt} (V/d) = \frac{\epsilon_0 \epsilon_r A}{d} \omega V_0 \cos(\omega t)$. The amplitude is $I_{d,0} = \frac{\epsilon_0 \epsilon_r A \omega V_0}{d}$.
The ratio of the amplitudes is $\frac{I_{d,0}}{I_{c,0}} = \frac{\epsilon_0 \epsilon_r A \omega V_0 / d}{V_0 A / (\rho d)} = \epsilon_0 \epsilon_r \omega \rho$.
Given $\epsilon_r = 80$,$\rho = 0.25 \, \Omega m$,$f = 0.4 \times 10^9 \, Hz$,and $\omega = 2 \pi f = 2 \pi (0.4 \times 10^9) = 0.8 \pi \times 10^9 \, rad/s$.
Using $\epsilon_0 = \frac{1}{36 \pi \times 10^9} \, F/m$,the ratio is $\frac{1}{36 \pi \times 10^9} \times 80 \times (0.8 \pi \times 10^9) \times 0.25 = \frac{80 \times 0.8 \times 0.25}{36} = \frac{16}{36} = \frac{4}{9}$.
111
MediumMCQ
$A$ circular parallel plate capacitor of radius $R$ and spacing $d$ is being charged by a constant current $I_D$. Find the magnetic field between the plates at a distance $r$ from the axis,where $r > R$.
A
$\frac{\mu_0 I_D r}{2 \pi R^2}$
B
$\frac{\mu_0 I_D}{2 \pi R}$
C
$\frac{\mu_0 I_D}{2 \pi r}$
D
Zero

Solution

(C) According to the Ampere-Maxwell law,the magnetic field $B$ at a distance $r$ from the axis between the plates of a charging capacitor is given by the line integral of the magnetic field around a circular loop of radius $r$.
For $r > R$,the displacement current enclosed by the loop is equal to the total displacement current $I_D$ passing through the capacitor.
Applying Ampere-Maxwell law: $\oint B \cdot dl = \mu_0 I_{enclosed}$.
Since the current is $I_D$,we have $B(2 \pi r) = \mu_0 I_D$.
Therefore,the magnetic field is $B = \frac{\mu_0 I_D}{2 \pi r}$.
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112
MediumMCQ
$A$ parallel-plate capacitor with circular plates is being discharged. The radius of the circular plates is $10 \ cm$. $A$ circular loop of radius $20 \ cm$ is concentric with the capacitor and located halfway between the plates. If the electric field between the plates is changing at the rate of $3.6 \times 10^{12} \ V/(m \cdot s)$,then the displacement current through the loop is (Assume $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \ N \cdot m^2/C^2$) (in $A$)
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) The displacement current $I_d$ is given by the formula $I_d = \varepsilon_0 \frac{d\Phi_E}{dt}$,where $\Phi_E$ is the electric flux through the surface bounded by the loop.
Since the electric field $E$ exists only between the plates (within the radius $R = 10 \ cm$),the flux through the loop of radius $r = 20 \ cm$ is $\Phi_E = E \cdot A_{plate} = E \cdot \pi R^2$.
Thus,$I_d = \varepsilon_0 \frac{d}{dt}(E \cdot \pi R^2) = \varepsilon_0 \pi R^2 \frac{dE}{dt}$.
Given: $R = 10 \ cm = 0.1 \ m$,$\frac{dE}{dt} = 3.6 \times 10^{12} \ V/(m \cdot s)$,and $\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \ N \cdot m^2/C^2 \Rightarrow \varepsilon_0 = \frac{1}{36 \pi \times 10^9} \ F/m$.
Substituting these values:
$I_d = \left( \frac{1}{36 \pi \times 10^9} \right) \cdot \pi \cdot (0.1)^2 \cdot (3.6 \times 10^{12})$
$I_d = \frac{1}{36 \times 10^9} \cdot 0.01 \cdot 3.6 \times 10^{12}$
$I_d = \frac{3.6 \times 10^{10}}{36 \times 10^9} = \frac{36 \times 10^9}{36 \times 10^9} = 1 \ A$.
113
DifficultMCQ
The displacement current through the plates of a parallel plate capacitor of capacitance $30 \mu F$ is $150 \mu A$. The capacitor is charged by a source of varying potential at the rate of: (in $Vs^{-1}$)
A
$3.5$
B
$5$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) Given: Displacement current,$i_{d} = 150 \times 10^{-6} \ A$. Capacitance,$C = 30 \times 10^{-6} \ F$.
The displacement current $i_{d}$ in a capacitor is related to the rate of change of potential difference across its plates by the formula:
$i_{d} = C \frac{dv}{dt}$
Rearranging the formula to solve for the rate of change of potential $\frac{dv}{dt}$:
$\frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{i_{d}}{C}$
Substituting the given values:
$\frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{150 \times 10^{-6} \ A}{30 \times 10^{-6} \ F} = 5 \ Vs^{-1}$
Therefore,the capacitor is charged at a rate of $5 \ Vs^{-1}$.
114
EasyMCQ
The concept of displacement current solves an ambiguity in
A
Gauss's law
B
Faraday's law
C
Ampere's law
D
Coulomb's law

Solution

(C) The scientist Maxwell further investigated Ampere's law and identified that it was incomplete for time-varying electric fields.
He introduced the concept of displacement current,$I_d = \epsilon_0 \frac{d\Phi_E}{dt}$,to modify Ampere's law.
This modification,known as the Ampere-Maxwell law,resolves the inconsistency in Ampere's original circuital law regarding the continuity of current in circuits containing capacitors.
115
DifficultMCQ
Suppose that the electric flux inside a parallel plate capacitor changes at a rate of $7 \times 10^{14} \text{ V} \cdot \text{m/s}$. If the area of the plates is $1 \text{ m}^2$,calculate the magnetic field $B$ at a distance $r = 0.1 \text{ m}$ from the axis of the capacitor. (Given: $\varepsilon_0 = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \text{ F/m}$,$\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \text{ T} \cdot \text{m/A}$)
A
$2.0 \times 10^{-3} \text{ T}$
B
$0.779 \times 10^{-5} \text{ T}$
C
$8.85 \times 10^{-4} \text{ T}$
D
$88.5 \times 10^{-12} \text{ T}$

Solution

(B) The displacement current $I_d$ is given by $I_d = \varepsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt}$.
Using the Ampere-Maxwell law for a circular path of radius $r$ inside the capacitor: $\oint B \cdot dl = \mu_0 I_d$.
Since the electric field is uniform,the flux through a circular area of radius $r$ is $\phi_r = \phi_E \left( \frac{\pi r^2}{A} \right)$,where $A$ is the total area of the plate.
Thus,$B(2\pi r) = \mu_0 \varepsilon_0 \frac{d}{dt} \left( \phi_E \frac{\pi r^2}{A} \right) = \mu_0 \varepsilon_0 \frac{r^2}{A} \frac{d\phi_E}{dt} \cdot \pi$.
$B = \frac{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0 r}{2A} \frac{d\phi_E}{dt}$.
Given $\frac{d\phi_E}{dt} = 7 \times 10^{14}$,$r = 0.1 \text{ m}$,$A = 1 \text{ m}^2$,$\varepsilon_0 = 8.85 \times 10^{-12}$,$\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7}$.
$B = \frac{(4\pi \times 10^{-7})(8.85 \times 10^{-12})(0.1)}{2(1)} (7 \times 10^{14}) \approx 7.79 \times 10^{-6} \text{ T} = 0.779 \times 10^{-5} \text{ T}$.
116
EasyMCQ
If the rate of change in electric flux between the plates of a capacitor is $9 \pi \times 10^3 \text{ Vm s}^{-1}$,then the displacement current inside the capacitor is (in $\mu \text{A}$)
A
$0.25$
B
$0.36$
C
$3.14$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) The displacement current $I_d$ is given by the formula $I_d = \epsilon_0 \frac{d\Phi_E}{dt}$,where $\epsilon_0$ is the permittivity of free space and $\frac{d\Phi_E}{dt}$ is the rate of change of electric flux.
Given $\epsilon_0 = 8.854 \times 10^{-12} \text{ F/m}$ and $\frac{d\Phi_E}{dt} = 9 \pi \times 10^3 \text{ Vm s}^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $I_d = (8.854 \times 10^{-12}) \times (9 \times 3.14159 \times 10^3)$.
$I_d \approx 8.854 \times 10^{-12} \times 28.27 \times 10^3 \approx 250.3 \times 10^{-9} \text{ A} = 0.25 \mu \text{A}$.
117
MediumMCQ
If the rate of change of electric field across the plates of a parallel plate capacitor is $E$ and the displacement current is $I$,then the area of one plate of the capacitor is ($\varepsilon_{0}$ is permittivity of free space).
A
$\frac{I}{2 \varepsilon_{0} E}$
B
$\frac{2 I}{\varepsilon_0 E}$
C
$I \varepsilon_0 E$
D
$\frac{I}{\varepsilon_0 E}$

Solution

(D) The displacement current $I$ in a parallel plate capacitor is given by the formula $I = \varepsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt}$,where $\phi_E$ is the electric flux.
Since the electric flux $\phi_E$ through the area $A$ of the plates is given by $\phi_E = E_{field} \cdot A$,where $E_{field}$ is the electric field between the plates.
Substituting this into the displacement current formula,we get $I = \varepsilon_0 \frac{d}{dt}(E_{field} \cdot A)$.
Since the area $A$ is constant,we have $I = \varepsilon_0 A \frac{dE_{field}}{dt}$.
Given that the rate of change of the electric field is $E$,we substitute $\frac{dE_{field}}{dt} = E$.
Thus,$I = \varepsilon_0 A E$.
Solving for the area $A$,we get $A = \frac{I}{\varepsilon_0 E}$.
118
DifficultMCQ
Consider a parallel plate capacitor which is maintained at a potential of $200 \, V$. The separation distance between the plates of the capacitor and the area of the plates are $1 \, mm$ and $20 \, cm^2$, respectively. Calculate the displacement current in $1 \, \mu s$. (in $ \, mA$)
A
$3.5$
B
$2.5$
C
$1.5$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(A) The displacement current is given by the formula:
$I_d = \varepsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt} = \varepsilon_0 \frac{\Delta \phi_E}{\Delta t}$
Since the electric flux $\phi_E = E \cdot A$ and the electric field $E = \frac{V}{d}$, we have:
$I_d = \varepsilon_0 \frac{A}{d} \frac{\Delta V}{\Delta t}$
Given values are:
$\Delta V = 200 \, V$
$\Delta t = 1 \, \mu s = 10^{-6} \, s$
$d = 1 \, mm = 10^{-3} \, m$
$A = 20 \, cm^2 = 20 \times 10^{-4} \, m^2$
$\varepsilon_0 = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, F/m$
Substituting these values:
$I_d = \frac{8.85 \times 10^{-12} \times 20 \times 10^{-4} \times 200}{10^{-3} \times 10^{-6}}$
$I_d = \frac{8.85 \times 20 \times 200 \times 10^{-16}}{10^{-9}}$
$I_d = 35400 \times 10^{-7} \, A = 3.54 \times 10^{-3} \, A \approx 3.5 \, mA$
119
EasyMCQ
The law not described by any of the four Maxwell's equations is
A
Gauss' law for electricity
B
Le-Chatelier's law of equilibrium
C
Gauss' law for magnetism
D
Faraday's law of induction

Solution

(B) Maxwell's four equations are the fundamental equations of electromagnetism, which include:
$1$. Gauss' law for electricity $( \nabla \cdot E = \rho / \epsilon_0)$.
$2$. Gauss' law for magnetism $( \nabla \cdot B = 0)$.
$3$. Faraday's law of induction $( \nabla \times E = -\partial B / \partial t)$.
$4$. Ampere-Maxwell law $( \nabla \times B = \mu_0 J + \mu_0 \epsilon_0 \partial E / \partial t)$.
Le-Chatelier's law of equilibrium is a principle in chemistry related to chemical reactions, not electromagnetism. Therefore, it is not described by Maxwell's equations.
120
MediumMCQ
$A$ quantity $X$ is given by $\varepsilon_0 L \frac{\Delta V}{\Delta t}$,where $\varepsilon_0$ is the permittivity of free space,$L$ is the length,$\Delta V$ is a potential difference,and $\Delta t$ is a time interval. The dimension of $X$ is the same as that of
A
Resistance
B
Charge
C
Voltage
D
Current

Solution

(D) The expression is $X = \varepsilon_0 L \frac{\Delta V}{\Delta t}$.
We know that the electric flux $\phi_E = E \cdot A$,where $E = \frac{V}{L}$ and $A = L^2$.
Thus,$\phi_E = \frac{V}{L} \cdot L^2 = V \cdot L$.
Substituting this into the expression for $X$,we get $X = \varepsilon_0 \frac{\Delta \phi_E}{\Delta t}$.
According to the definition of displacement current $i_d = \varepsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt}$,the quantity $X$ represents the displacement current.
Therefore,the dimension of $X$ is the same as that of current.
121
DifficultMCQ
An electromagnetic wave of frequency $100 \text{ MHz}$ propagates through a medium of conductivity $\sigma = 10 \text{ mho/m}$. The ratio of maximum conducting current density to maximum displacement current density is . . . . . . . $\left[ \text{Take } \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9 \text{ Nm}^2/\text{C}^2 \right]$
A
$1800$
B
$900$
C
$1000$
D
$2000$

Solution

(A) The conducting current density is given by $j_c = \sigma E$.
For an electromagnetic wave,$E = E_0 \sin(\omega t - kx)$,so the maximum conducting current density is $(j_c)_{\max} = \sigma E_0$.
The displacement current density is given by $j_d = \epsilon_0 \frac{\partial E}{\partial t}$.
Substituting $E$,we get $j_d = \epsilon_0 E_0 \omega \cos(\omega t - kx)$,so the maximum displacement current density is $(j_d)_{\max} = \epsilon_0 E_0 \omega$.
The ratio is $\frac{(j_c)_{\max}}{(j_d)_{\max}} = \frac{\sigma E_0}{\epsilon_0 \omega E_0} = \frac{\sigma}{\epsilon_0 \omega}$.
Given $\sigma = 10 \text{ mho/m}$,$f = 100 \times 10^6 \text{ Hz}$,and $\omega = 2 \pi f = 2 \pi \times 10^8 \text{ rad/s}$.
Also,$\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} = 9 \times 10^9$,so $\frac{1}{\epsilon_0} = 4 \pi \times 9 \times 10^9 = 36 \pi \times 10^9$.
Ratio $= \frac{10 \times 36 \pi \times 10^9}{2 \pi \times 10^8} = \frac{360 \pi \times 10^9}{2 \pi \times 10^8} = 180 \times 10 = 1800$.
122
MediumMCQ
Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ (Relation)List-$II$ (Law)
$A$. $\oint \overrightarrow{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{d}{dt} \oint \overrightarrow{B} \cdot d\vec{a}$$I$. Ampere's circuital law
$B$. $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_0(I + \epsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt})$$II$. Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction
$C$. $\oint \overrightarrow{E} \cdot d\vec{a} = \frac{1}{\epsilon_0} \int \rho dv$$III$. Ampere-Maxwell law
$D$. $\oint \overrightarrow{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_0 I$$IV$. Gauss's law of electrostatics

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
$A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV$
B
$A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I$
C
$A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II$
D
$A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III$

Solution

(B) The four Maxwell's equations are as follows:
$1$. Gauss's law for electricity: $\oint \overrightarrow{E} \cdot d\vec{a} = \frac{q_{enclosed}}{\epsilon_0} = \frac{1}{\epsilon_0} \int \rho dv$. This matches $C-IV$.
$2$. Gauss's law for magnetism: $\oint \overrightarrow{B} \cdot d\vec{a} = 0$.
$3$. Faraday's law of induction: $\oint \overrightarrow{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{d}{dt} \oint \overrightarrow{B} \cdot d\vec{a}$. This matches $A-II$.
$4$. Ampere-Maxwell law: $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_0(I + \epsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt})$. This matches $B-III$.
$5$. Ampere's circuital law (original form for steady currents): $\oint \overrightarrow{B} \cdot d\vec{l} = \mu_0 I$. This matches $D-I$.
Therefore,the correct matching is $A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I$.
123
MediumMCQ
$A$ charged particle oscillates about its mean equilibrium position with a frequency of $8 \times 10^9 \text{ Hz}$. What is the frequency of the electromagnetic waves produced by the oscillator?
A
$4 \times 10^9 \text{ Hz}$
B
$1.6 \times 10^{10} \text{ Hz}$
C
$8 \times 10^9 \text{ Hz}$
D
$2 \times 10^9 \text{ Hz}$

Solution

(C) An oscillating charge produces electromagnetic waves of the same frequency as the frequency of oscillation of the charge.
Since the frequency of the oscillating particle is $8 \times 10^9 \text{ Hz}$,the frequency of the electromagnetic waves produced will also be $8 \times 10^9 \text{ Hz}$.
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$A$ displacement current of $4.0 \text{ A}$ can be set up in the space between two parallel plates of a $6 \text{ }\mu\text{F}$ capacitor. The rate of change of potential difference across the plates of the capacitor is nearly $\alpha \times 10^6 \text{ V/s}$. The value of $\alpha$ is . . . . . . .
A
$0.58$
B
$0.67$
C
$0.82$
D
$0.75$

Solution

(B) The displacement current $I_d$ in a capacitor is given by the formula $I_d = C \frac{dV}{dt}$,where $C$ is the capacitance and $\frac{dV}{dt}$ is the rate of change of potential difference.
Given values are $I_d = 4.0 \text{ A}$ and $C = 6 \text{ }\mu\text{F} = 6 \times 10^{-6} \text{ F}$.
Rearranging the formula to find the rate of change of potential difference: $\frac{dV}{dt} = \frac{I_d}{C}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{dV}{dt} = \frac{4.0}{6 \times 10^{-6}} = \frac{4.0}{6} \times 10^6 \text{ V/s}$.
Calculating the value: $\frac{dV}{dt} = 0.666... \times 10^6 \text{ V/s}$.
Rounding to two decimal places,we get $\frac{dV}{dt} \approx 0.67 \times 10^6 \text{ V/s}$.
Comparing this with $\alpha \times 10^6 \text{ V/s}$,we find $\alpha = 0.67$.

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