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JEE • PHYSICS • MAGNETISM AND MATTER

Magnetism and matter practice · Mixed difficulty

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31 Medium
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A bar magnet of magnetic moment 104J/T{10^4}J/T is free to rotate in a horizontal plane. The work done in rotating the magnet slowly from a direction parallel to a horizontal magnetic field of 4×10−5T4 \times {10^{ - 5}}T to a direction 60∘60^\circ from the field will be
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Correct option: A
0.2 JJ
Option A (0.2 J) is correct because the work done is calculated using the formula W=MB(cosθ1−cosθ2)W = MB(cos\theta_1 - cos\theta_2) with the given values.
32 Medium
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The work done in turning a magnet of magnetic moment ‘MM’ by an angle of 90∘90^\circ from the meridian is ‘nn’ times the corresponding work done to turn it through an angle at 60∘60^\circ, when ‘nn’ is given by
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Correct option: B
2
Option D (3) is correct because the ratio of the magnetic fields can be found by comparing the time periods of oscillation with and without the additional magnet, using the formula for the time period of a bar magnet in a magnetic field.
33 Medium
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With a standard rectangular bar magnet of length (l)\left( l \right), breadth (b;  b<<l)(b;\;b < < l) and magnetic moment MM, the time period of the magnet in vibration magnetometer is 4 s. If the magnet is cut normal to its length into four equal pieces, the time period (in second) with one of the pieces
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Correct option: C
1
Option C (1) is correct because when the magnet is cut into four equal pieces, the magnetic moment and moment of inertia change, affecting the time period of oscillation.
34 Medium
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A paramagnetic substance of susceptibility 3×10−43\mathrm{ } \times \mathrm{ }{10^{ - 4}} is placed in a magnetic intensity of 4×10−4Am−14\mathrm{ } \times \mathrm{ }{10^{ - 4}}A{m^{ - 1}} . Then the intensity of magnetization (in the units of Am−1A{m^{ - 1}}) is
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Correct option: C
12×10−812 \times {10^{ - 8}}
Option C (12×10−812 \times {10^{ - 8}}) is correct because the intensity of magnetization is the product of the magnetic susceptibility and the magnetic intensity.
35 Medium
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If the strength of the magnetic field is increased by the frequency of a magnetic needle oscillating in that field.
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Correct option: A
Increased by 10%
Option A (Increased by 10%) is correct because the frequency is proportional to the square root of the magnetic field strength.
36 Medium
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The magnetic moment of atomic neon is equal to
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Correct option: A
Zero
Option A is correct. Neon is a noble gas with a completely filled electron shell, resulting in zero net magnetic moment.
37 Medium
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Earth's magnetic field has no vertical
component :
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Correct option: B
on magnetic equator
Option B (on magnetic equator) is correct because the vertical component of Earth's magnetic field is zero at the magnetic equator.
38 Medium
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Above the curie temperature the susceptibility
of ferromagnetic substance varies
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Correct option: D
inversely as the absolute temperature
Option D (inversely as the absolute temperature) is correct because, above the Curie temperature, a ferromagnetic substance behaves as a paramagnetic substance, and its susceptibility follows the Curie-Weiss law.
39 Medium
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When a ferromagnetic material is heated to temperature above its curie point, the material
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Correct option: D
Behaves like a paramagnetic material
Option D (Behaves like a paramagnetic material) is correct because above the Curie point, ferromagnetic materials lose their spontaneous magnetization and become paramagnetic.
40 Medium
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A dip circle is oriented with its plane at an angle of 30∘30^{\circ} with the magnetic meridian at a place.
The apparent angle of dip shown by the dip circle is 45∘.45^{\circ}. The true angle of dip at the place will be
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Correct option: A
tan⁡−1(32)\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)
Option A (tan⁡−1(32)\tan ^{-1}(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})) is correct because it is derived from the relationship between the apparent and true angles of dip considering the given orientation.
41 Medium
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Which of the following magnetic material is temperature dependent?
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Correct option: B
Paramagnetism
Option B ( Paramagnetism ) is correct because the magnetic susceptibility of paramagnetic materials is temperature-dependent, following the Curie law.
42 Medium
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A magnet performs 10 oscillations per minute in a horizontal plane at a place where the angle of dip is 45∘^ \circ and the total intensity is 0.707 CGS units. The number of oscillations per minute at a place where dip angle is 60∘^ \circ and total intensity is 0.5 CGS units will be
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Correct option: B
7
Option B (7) is correct because the number of oscillations is proportional to the square root of the horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field.
43 Medium
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Which among the following have negative susceptibility?
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Correct option: C
Bismuth
Option C (Bismuth) is correct because Bismuth is a diamagnetic material, and diamagnetic materials have negative magnetic susceptibility.
44 Medium
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The relation between B,H  and  IB,H\mathrm{\;and}\;I in SI unit is
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Correct option: A
B=μ0(H+I)B = {\mathrm{\mu }_0}\left( {H + I} \right)
Option A (B=μ0(H+I)B = {\mathrm{\mu }_0}\left( {H + I} \right)) is correct because it represents the relationship between magnetic flux density (B), magnetic field intensity (H), and magnetization (I) in SI units.
45 Medium
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Aurora Borealis is a luminous electrical discharge in the upper layers of the atmosphere, which is visible more frequently in
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Correct option: D
Regions of earth’s magnetic poles
Option D (Regions of earth’s magnetic poles) is correct because Aurora Borealis occurs more frequently near the Earth's magnetic poles due to the interaction of charged particles from the sun with the Earth's magnetic field.
46 Medium
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Diamagnetic substances are
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Correct option: C
Feebly repelled by magnets
Option C (Feebly repelled by magnets) is correct because diamagnetic substances are characterized by their weak repulsion from magnetic fields.
47 Medium
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Select the correct statement from the following
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Correct option: C
Magnetic dip increases as we move away from the equator towards the magnetic pole
Option C (Magnetic dip increases as we move away from the equator towards the magnetic pole) is correct because the angle of dip is 0° at the equator and 90° at the magnetic poles.
48 Medium
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The direction of Earth's magnetic field at the magnetic poles is
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Correct option: A
Purely vertical
Option A (Purely vertical) is correct because at the magnetic poles, the Earth's magnetic field lines are directed vertically into or out of the Earth.
49 Medium
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A vibration magnetometer is placed at south pole, then the time period will be
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Correct option: B
Infinity
Option B (Infinity) is correct because the time period of a vibration magnetometer is inversely proportional to the square root of the horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field, which is zero at the South Pole.
50 Easy
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The magnetic induction and magnetising field intensity in a sample of magnetic material are B\mathrm{B} and H\mathrm{H} respectively. The magnetic susceptibility of the material is:
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Correct option: B
Bμ0H−1\frac{\mathrm{B}}{\mu_0 \mathrm{H}}-1
Option B is correct because magnetic susceptibility is related to B and H by the formula χm=Bμ0H−1\chi_m = \frac{{B}}{{\mu_0 H}} - 1.
51 Medium
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Choose the correct statement
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Correct option: C
The resultant magnetic moment in an atom of a diamagnetic substance is zero
Option C is correct because the resultant magnetic moment in an atom of a diamagnetic substance is zero.
52 Medium
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A magnetic needle is placed with its north pole
facing north in north south direction. In its
map of magnetic field the null point will be
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Correct option: A
on its equatorial line
Option A (on its equatorial line) is correct because the null points are located on the equatorial line when the magnet's north pole faces geographic north.
53 Medium
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A deflection magnetometer works on
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Correct option: B
Tangent law
Option B (Tangent law) is correct because a deflection magnetometer operates based on the tangent law, which relates the tangent of the deflection angle to the ratio of the magnetic fields.
54 Medium
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In sum and difference method vibration magnetometer, the time period is more if
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Correct option: B
Opposite poles of both magnets are on same sides
Option B (Opposite poles of both magnets are on same sides) is correct because the time period is greater in the difference position due to the reduced effective magnetic moment.
55 Medium
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Among the following properties describing diamagnetism identify the property that is wrongly stated
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Correct option: C
Diamagnetic materials have a small positive susceptibility
Option C (Diamagnetic materials have a small positive susceptibility) is the wrongly stated property because diamagnetic materials have a small negative susceptibility.
56 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
Assume that each iron atom has a permanent magnetic moment equal to 2 Bohr2\, \mathrm{Bohr} magnetons (1 Bohr magneton equals 9.27×10−24 A m29.27 \times 10^{-24} \mathrm{~A} \mathrm{~m}^2 ). The density of atoms in iron is 8.52×10288.52 \times 10^{28} atoms m−3\mathrm{m}^{-3}. (a) Find the maximum magnetization II in a long cylinder of iron. (b) Find the maximum magnetic field BB on the axis inside the cylinder.
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Correct option: C
1.58×106 A;  2.0 T1.58 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~A};\,\,2.0 \mathrm{~T}
Option C (1.58×106 A;  2.0 T1.58 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~A};\,\,2.0 \mathrm{~T}) is correct because it is calculated using the given Bohr magneton value and the density of atoms in iron.
57 Medium
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The area of hysteresis loop of a material is equivalent to 250  joule250\;joule. When 10  kg10\;kg material is magnetized by an alternating field of 50  Hz50\;Hz then energy lost in one hour will be (density of material is 7.5  gm/cm37.5\;gm/c{m^3})
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Correct option: A
6×104J6 \times {10^4}J
Option A (6×104J6 \times {10^4}J) is correct because it is calculated by multiplying the area of the hysteresis loop, frequency, mass, and time, then dividing by the density.
58 Medium
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The bob of a simple pendulum is replaced by a magnet. The oscillation are set along the length of the magnet. A copper coil is added so that one pole of the magnet passes in and out of the coil. The coil is short-circuited. Then which one of the following happens
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Correct option: C
Oscillations are damped
Option C (Oscillations are damped) is correct because the changing magnetic field induces a current in the coil, which opposes the motion of the magnet.
59 Medium
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A superconducting material is
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Correct option: C
Diamagnetic
Option C (Diamagnetic) is correct because superconducting materials exhibit perfect diamagnetism, also known as the Meissner effect.
60 Medium
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The coil in a tangent galvanometer is 16 cm in radius. If a current of 20 mA is to produce a deflection of 45∘45^\circ then the number of turns wound on it, is (Take horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field=0.36×10−4  T  and  μ0=4π×10−7  Wb  A−1  m−1= 0.36 \times {10^{ - 4}}\mathrm{\;T\;and\;}{\mathrm{\mu }_0} = 4\pi \times {10^{ - 7}}\;\mathrm{Wb\;}{\mathrm{A}^{ - 1}}\mathrm{\;}{\mathrm{m}^{ - 1}}
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Correct option: B
458
Option B (458) is correct because the number of turns is calculated using the tangent galvanometer formula, relating current, radius, magnetic field, and deflection angle.
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