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JEE • PHYSICS • MAGNETISM AND MATTER
Magnetism and matter practice · Mixed difficulty
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Assertion (A): The net magnetic flux coming out of a closed surface is always zero.
Reason (R): Unlike poles of equal strength exist together.
Reason (R): Unlike poles of equal strength exist together.
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Correct option: A
If both (A) and (R) are true and the (R) is a correct explanation of the (A)
Option A is correct because both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why the net magnetic flux through a closed surface is always zero.
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The magnetic susceptibility of paramagnetic materials is
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Correct option: D
Positive, but small
Option D (Positive, but small) is correct because paramagnetic materials have a small positive magnetic susceptibility, indicating a weak attraction to magnetic fields.
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A diamagnetic material in a magnetic field moves
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Correct option: A
from stronger to weaker parts of the field
Option A (from stronger to weaker parts of the field) is correct because diamagnetic materials are repelled by magnetic fields and thus move away from stronger field regions.
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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 and the total intensity is 0.707 CGS units. The number of oscillations per minute at a place where dip angle is 60 and total intensity is 0.5 CGS units will be
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Correct option: B
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Option C (400) is correct because the number of turns in the secondary coil can be calculated using the transformer equation, relating the number of turns to the voltage in the primary and secondary coils.
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At room temperature nickel is ferromagnetic. If temperature is increased above Curie temperature, then it will show
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Correct option: B
Paramagnetism
Option B (Paramagnetism) is correct because above the Curie temperature, ferromagnetic materials become paramagnetic.
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Magnetic susceptibility of diamagnetic materials is of the order of (SI units)
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because diamagnetic materials have a small, negative magnetic susceptibility.
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The effect due to uniform magnetic field on a freely suspended magnetic needle is as follows
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Correct option: B
Torque is present but no net force
Option B (Torque is present but no net force) is correct because in a uniform magnetic field, the forces on the north and south poles are equal and opposite, resulting in a torque but no net force.
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The null points are on the axial line of a bar
magnet, when it is placed such that its south
pole points:
magnet, when it is placed such that its south
pole points:
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Correct option: C
north
Option C (north) is correct because when the north pole of the bar magnet points geographically north, the null points are on the axial line.
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A steel wire of length 1 has a magnetic moment . It is bent into a semicircular arc. What is the new magnetic moment?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the new magnetic moment is calculated by dividing the original magnetic moment by the original length and multiplying by the new separation between the poles.
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Which of the following materials is paramagnetic at ?
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Correct option: D
Platinum
Option D (Platinum) is correct because Platinum is known to be paramagnetic at room temperature (300 K).
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Choose the correct option
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Correct option: B
True dip is less than apparent dip.
Option B (True dip is less than apparent dip) is correct because the apparent dip is the angle in a plane not aligned with the magnetic meridian, and is always greater than or equal to the true dip.
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Assertion (A): Magnetic poles are only mathematical assumptions having no real existence.
Reason (R): A charged particle is moved along a magnetic field line. The magnetic force on the particle is perpendicular to its velocity.
Reason (R): A charged particle is moved along a magnetic field line. The magnetic force on the particle is perpendicular to its velocity.
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Correct option: C
If (A) is true but the (R) is false
Option C (If (A) is true but the (R) is false) is correct because magnetic poles are mathematical constructs, but the force on a charged particle moving along a magnetic field line is zero, not perpendicular.
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Assertion: Ferromagnetic substance exhibits spontaneous magnetisation.
Reason: In the absence of external magnetic field, atomic dipoles of each domain are aligned in particular direction.
Reason: In the absence of external magnetic field, atomic dipoles of each domain are aligned in particular direction.
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Correct option: A
If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option A (If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion) is correct because ferromagnetic materials exhibit spontaneous magnetization due to aligned atomic dipoles within domains, even without an external field.
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A magnet performs 10 oscillations per minute in a horizontal plane at a place where the angle o dip is and the total intensity is 0.707 units. The number of oscillations per minute at a place where dip angle is and total intensity is 0.5 CGS units will be
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Correct option: B
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Option B (7) is correct because the number of oscillations depends on the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field, which is related to the total intensity and the angle of dip.
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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 and the total intensity is 0.707 CGS units. The number of oscillations per minute at a place where dip angle is 60 and total intensity is 0.5 CGS units will be
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Correct option: B
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Option C (400) is correct because the number of turns in the secondary coil can be calculated using the transformer equation, relating the number of turns to the voltage in the primary and secondary coils.
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The true value of angle of dip at a place is , the apparent dip in a plane inclined at an angle of with magnetic meridian is
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it is calculated using the formula relating apparent and true angles of dip.
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A rod of ferromagnetic material with dimensions is placed in a magnetic field of strength as a result of which of which a magnetic moment of 0.5 is produced in rod. The value of magnetic induction will be
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Correct option: B
6.28 T
Option B (6.28 T) is correct because it correctly calculates the magnetic induction using the given magnetic field strength and magnetic moment.
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A sphere of gold when brought towards a
powerful magnet experiences
powerful magnet experiences
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Correct option: D
repulsive force
Option D (repulsive force) is correct because gold is a diamagnetic material, which is repelled by strong magnetic fields.
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The materials suitable for making electromagnets should have
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Correct option: B
low retentivity and low coercivity
Option B (low retentivity and low coercivity) is correct because electromagnets need to be easily magnetized and demagnetized, which requires low retentivity and coercivity.
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A thin light weight rod of diamagnetic substance such as silver is suspended in uniform external magnetic field. It will align itself with its length
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Correct option: C
perpendicular to magnetic field
The correct answer is C (perpendicular to magnetic field) because diamagnetic substances tend to align themselves perpendicular to the magnetic field.
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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 then the number of turns wound on it, is (Take horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field
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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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A bar magnet of magnetic moment is free to rotate about a vertical axis through its centre. The magnet is released from rest from the east-west direction. Find the kinetic energy of the magnet as it aligns itself in the north-south direction. The horizontal component of earth's magnetic field is .
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the kinetic energy equals the loss in potential energy as the magnet aligns.
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The strength of earth's magnetic field on the earth's surface is of the order
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the Earth's magnetic field strength on the surface is approximately on the order of Tesla.
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At a certain place, the angle of dip is 30 and the horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field is 0.50 oersted. The earth’s total magnetic filed (in oersted) is
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the earth's total magnetic field is related to the horizontal component and the angle of dip by the formula .
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A magnet is suspended in the magnetic meridian with an untwisted wire. The upper end of wire is rotated through to deflect magnet by from magnetic meridian. Now this magnet is replaced by another magnet and upper end of wire has to be rotated by to deflect magnet by from magnetic meridian. The ratio of magnetic moment of the two magnets respectively is
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Correct option: B
Option B (48/55) is correct because it is the ratio of magnetic moments calculated using the torsion constant and deflection angles.
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For a paramagnetic material, the dependence of the magnetic susceptibility on the absolute temperature is given as
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the magnetic susceptibility of a paramagnetic material is inversely proportional to the absolute temperature, as described by Curie's Law.
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For a diamagnetic material:
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because diamagnetic materials have a relative permeability less than 1 and a negative magnetic susceptibility.
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The susceptibility and permeability of a perfectly diamagnetic substance is
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Correct option: C
-1 and 0
Option C (-1 and 0) is correct because perfectly diamagnetic substances have a susceptibility of -1 and a relative permeability of 0.
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For which among the following house
appliances, magnet is an essential part?
appliances, magnet is an essential part?
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Correct option: D
All of the above
Option D (All of the above) is correct because magnets are essential components in the motors of calling bells, fans, and washing machines.
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The magnet can be completely demagnetized by
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Correct option: D
A reverse field of appropriate strength
Option D (A reverse field of appropriate strength) is correct because applying a reverse magnetic field of the correct magnitude can disrupt the alignment of magnetic domains, leading to demagnetization.
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