Physics · Current Electricity
JEE Advanced 2020 — Paper 1 — Question 10
Shown in the figure is a semicircular metallic strip that has thickness and resistivity . Its inner radius is and outer radius is . If a voltage is applied between its two ends, a current I flows in it. In addition, it is observed that a transverse voltage develops between its inner and outer surfaces due to purely kinetic effects of moving electrons (ignore any role of the magnetic field due to the current). Then (figure is schematic and not drawn to scale)

- Option A:Correct
- Option B:
the outer surface is at a higher voltage than the inner surface
- Option C:Correct
the outer surface is at a lower voltage than the inner surface
- Option D:Correct
Answer: A, C, D
Step-by-step solution
Area of the strip = (t.dr)
So,
So, option (A) is correct.
Electrons are revolving in a circular path so there is a centripetal force on the electron, which provide a
transverse electric field. The direction of transverse electric field is radially out side hence inner surface
is at higher potential.
So, option (C) is correct.
Current density
Centripetal force
From (i) and (ii)
From (iii) and (iv)
Hence
Hence Option (D) is correct
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- Exam
- JEE Advanced 2020
- Paper
- Paper 1
- Subject
- Physics
- Chapter
- Current Electricity
- Topic
- Ohm's Law and Calculation of Resistance