NCERT Solutions For Class 12 Physics Chapter 7: Alternating Current

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NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 7 Alternating Current (AC) are provided in this article. Alternating current (AC) is an electric current which periodically reverses direction and changes its magnitude continuously with time in contrast to Direct Current (DC) which flows only in one direction. AC voltage is preferable in the circuits because it can be easily and efficiently converted into another voltage using a transformer.

Unit 4 Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents along with Unit 3 Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism has a weightage of 17 marks in the CBSE Board examinations. The NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 7 deals with concepts of alternating current, LC Oscillations, AC voltage applied to an inductor, capacitor, Power in Alternating Current, etc.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 7

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Class 12 Physics Chapter 7 Topics Covered

  • Alternating Current refers to a changing voltage electric supply. It can be efficiently transformed from one form to another.
  • The charge and the electric current in a charged capacitor undergo LC Oscillations when it is connected to an inductor in the circuit.
  • RMS refers to the Root Mean Square of instantaneous current values. RMS value of alternating current is given by the direct current that flows through a resistance. 
\(I_{rms} = \frac{I_0}{\sqrt{2}} = 0.707 I_0 \)
  •  Wattless Current is when the average power consumed in an AC circuit corresponds to Zero.

The average power dissipated in AC circuit is given by:

P = VI cos ϕ

Here, V is the voltage applied, I is the current flowing, and ϕ is the phase difference between voltage and current

  • Power factor is a factor through which the apparent power should be multiplied in order to get active power. 
cos θ = P/|S| = Actual power/Apparent power

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CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

  • 1.
    Two small identical metallic balls having charges \( q \) and \( -2q \) are kept far at a separation \( r \). They are brought in contact and then separated at distance \( \frac{r}{2} \). Compared to the initial force \( F \), they will now:

      • attract with a force \( \frac{F}{2} \)
      • repel with a force \( \frac{F}{2} \)
      • repel with a force \( F \)
      • attract with a force \( F \)

    • 2.
      In a Young's double-slit experiment, two waves each of intensity I superpose each other and produce an interference pattern. Prove that the resultant intensities at maxima and minima are 4I and zero respectively.


        • 3.
          A circular coil of 100 turns and radius \( \left(\frac{10}{\sqrt{\pi}}\right) \, \text{cm}\) carrying current of \( 5.0 \, \text{A} \) is suspended vertically in a uniform horizontal magnetic field of \( 2.0 \, \text{T} \). The field makes an angle \( 30^\circ \) with the normal to the coil. Calculate:
          the magnetic dipole moment of the coil, and
          the magnitude of the counter torque that must be applied to prevent the coil from turning.


            • 4.

              The electric potential (V ) and electric field (⃗ E) are closely related concepts in electrostatics. The electric field is a vector quantity that represents the

                • Production of AC is economical.
                • AC can be easily and efficiently converted from one voltage to another.
                • AC can be transmitted economically over long distances.
                • AC is less dangerous.

              • 5.
                Light of which of the following colours will have the maximum energy in a photon associated with it?

                  • Red light
                  • Yellow light
                  • Green light
                  • Blue light

                • 6.
                  The energy of an electron in an orbit in hydrogen atom is \( -3.4 \, \text{eV} \). Its angular momentum in the orbit will be:

                    • \( \dfrac{3h}{2\pi} \)
                    • \( \dfrac{2h}{\pi} \)
                    • \( \dfrac{h}{\pi} \)
                    • \( \dfrac{h}{2\pi} \)
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