In NCERT Class 12 Physics Chapter 6, "Electromagnetic Induction," students explore how a changing magnetic field can produce an electric current. Key topics include Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction, Lenz's law, induced EMF, and self-inductance. These concepts are foundational for understanding the working principles of electrical machines and transformers.
This article provides a curated set of MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET exam preparation. Additionally, downloadable PDFs for Class 12 Physics Chapter 6 MCQs and previous year questions are included to aid thorough practice of NCERT Class 12 Electromagnetic Induction.
NCERT Class 12 Physics Chapters
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This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Physics Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Induction. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
According to Faraday’s laws, EMF is induced in a coil when:
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The direction of induced current in the loop abc is: (a) along abc if I decreases (b) along acb if I increases (c) along abc if I is constant (d) along abc if I increases |
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A bar magnet is dropped in a hollow metallic cylinder along its vertical axis. The acceleration of the falling magnet will be : (a) zero (b) equal to g (c) less than g (d) greater than g |
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Figure shows a rectangular conductor PSRQ in which movable arm PQ has a resistance ‘r’ and resistance of PSRQ is negligible. The magnitude of emf induced when PQ is moved with a velocity v does not depend on: (a) magnetic field (b) velocity (c) resistance (r) (d) length of PQ |
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A square shaped coil of side 10 cm, having 100 turns is placed perpendicular to a magnetic field which is increasing at 1 T/s. The induced emf in the coil is (a) 0.1 V (b) 0.5V (c) 0.75 V (d) 1.0V |
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A circular coil of radius 8.0 cm and 40 turns is rotated about its vertical diameter with an angular speed of rad s–1 in a uniform horizontal magnetic field of magnitude 3.0 × 10–2 T. The maximum emf induced in the coil is : (a) 0·12 V (b) 0·15 V (c) 0·19 V (d) 0·22 V |
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Induction. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
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A small flat search coil of area 5 cm2 with 140 closely wound turns is placed between the poles of a powerful magnet producing magnetic field 0·09 T and then quickly removed out of the field region. Calculate (a) change of magnetic flux through the coil, and (b) emf induced in the coil. (CBSE 2019, 2M) |
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(a) How are eddy currents generated in a conductor which is subjected to a magnetic field? (b) Write two examples of their useful applications. (c) How can the disadvantages of eddy currents be minimized? (CBSE 2019, 3M) |
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A rectangular conductor MNPQ with a movable arm MN (resistance r) is kept in a uniform magnetic field as shown in the figure. Resistance of arms MQ, QP and PN are negligible. Obtain the expression for the: (a) current induced in the loop specifying its direction, and (b) power required to move the arm. (CBSE 2023, 3M) |
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The figure shows a rectangular conducting frame MNOP of resistance R placed partly in a perpendicular magnetic fieldand moved with velocity as shown in the figure. Obtain the expressions for the (a) force acting on the arm ‘ON’ and its direction, and (b) power required to move the frame to get a steady emf induced between the arms MN and PO. (CBSE 2019, 3M) |
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(a) Derive an expression for the induced emf developed when a coil of N turns, and area of cross-section A, is rotated at a constant angular speed ω in a uniform magnetic field B. (b) A wheel with 100 metallic spokes each 0·5 m long is rotated with a speed of 120 rev/min in a plane normal to the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field. If the resultant magnetic field at that place is 4 × 10–4 T and the angle of dip at the place is 30˚, find the emf induced between the axle and the rim of the wheel. (CBSE 2019, 5M) |
NCERT Science Subjects
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Sub Topics of Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Induction |
Electromagnetic Induction |
6.1 Introduction |
6.2 Magnetic Flux |
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6.3 Faraday’s Laws of Electromagnetic Induction |
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6.4 Lenz’s Law |
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6.5 Motional Electromotive Force |
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6.6 Eddy Currents |
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6.7 Self-Inductance |
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6.8 Mutual Inductance |
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6.9 Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field |
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6.10 Transformers |
NCERT Class 12 Physics Chapter 6, "Electromagnetic Induction," focuses on the principles of Faraday's and Lenz’s laws, explaining how a changing magnetic field produces EMF. These concepts are essential for understanding electrical generators, motors, and transformers.
The chapter also discusses self-inductance, mutual inductance, and the energy stored in a magnetic field, providing practical applications for electromagnetic induction. Mastery of NCERT Class 12 Electromagnetic Induction is vital for advanced studies in electromagnetism and electrical engineering.