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The relative permeability of a substance is related to its susceptibility as
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it represents the relationship between relative permeability and susceptibility.
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A sample of cast iron exhibits a magnetic field when intensity of magnetizing field is Relative permeability of iron is
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the relative permeability is calculated using the formula .
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A bar magnet of length 0.2m and with a magnetic moment of is placed in a uniform magnetic field of intensity 0.8 T, with is axis making an angle of with the field. What is the torque on the magnet?
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Correct option: C
4 N-m
Option D is correct because the torque is calculated using the formula τ = MBsinθ, and substituting the given values yields 4 N-m.
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The vertical component of the earth's magnetic field is at any place where the angle of dip is . The earth's resultant magnetic field at that place will be
Given
Given
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because it's calculated using the relationship between the vertical component, angle of dip, and the earth's resultant magnetic field.
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Susceptibility of at is . The temperature at which susceptibility will be is
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Correct option: B
200
Option B is correct. Using Curie's law, susceptibility is inversely proportional to temperature, so .
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A dip circle is at right angles to the magnetic meridian.
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Correct option: B
90
Option B (90) is correct because when a dip circle is at right angles to the magnetic meridian, it is aligned with the vertical plane perpendicular to the magnetic field, showing a dip angle of 90 degrees.
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The area enclosed by a hysteresis loop is a measure of
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Correct option: D
Energy loss per cycle
Option D (Energy loss per cycle) is correct because the area enclosed by the hysteresis loop represents the energy dissipated as heat during each magnetization-demagnetization cycle.
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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 sufficient strength can randomize the magnetic domains, leading to complete demagnetization.
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Given below are two statement:
Statement-I: Susceptibilities of paramagnetic
substances incerase with decrease in temperature.
Statement-II: Diamagnetism is a result of orbital
motions of electrons developing magnetic
moments opposite to the applied magnetic field.
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below.
Statement-I: Susceptibilities of paramagnetic
substances incerase with decrease in temperature.
Statement-II: Diamagnetism is a result of orbital
motions of electrons developing magnetic
moments opposite to the applied magnetic field.
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below.
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Correct option: A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true
Option A is correct. Paramagnetic susceptibility increases as temperature decreases, and diamagnetism arises from orbital motions opposing the applied field.
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A magnet is suspended in such a way that it oscillates in the horizontal plane. It makes at a place where dip angle is and at a place where dip angle . The ratio of total earth’s magnetic field at the two places is
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Correct option: B
Option B is correct because in equilibrium, the torques due to both magnetic fields must be equal and opposite, leading to the given relationship.
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A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a geomagnetic pole. It
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Correct option: B
Will stay in any position
Option B (Will stay in any position) is correct because at the geomagnetic pole, the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field is zero, so the compass needle is free to rotate in any direction.
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Magnetic susceptibility for a paramagnetic and diamagnetic material is respectively
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Correct option: C
Small, positive and small, negative
Option C is correct. Paramagnetic materials have a small positive susceptibility, while diamagnetic materials have a small negative susceptibility.
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Hysteresis loss is minimized by using
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Correct option: D
Mu metal
Option D (Mu metal) is correct because Mu-metal is a special nickel-iron alloy with very high permeability and low hysteresis, making it ideal for minimizing hysteresis loss.
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Two magnets of magnetic moments and are joined to form a cross then the magnetic moment of the combination is
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Correct option: A
5
Option A (5) is correct because the magnetic moments are perpendicular, so the resultant is found using the Pythagorean theorem.
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A magnetic needle suspended by a silk thread is vibrating in the earth's magnetic field. if the temperature of the needle is increased by , then
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Correct option: D
the needle stops vibrating
Option D (the needle stops vibrating) is correct because increasing the temperature significantly can demagnetize the needle, causing it to lose its magnetic properties and stop vibrating.
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If a piece of metal was thought to be magnet, which one of the following observations would offer conclusive evidence
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Correct option: B
It repels a known magnet
Option B is correct because repulsion is the definitive test for a magnet, as attraction can be caused by induced magnetism.
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Assertion: If a compass needle be kept at magnetic north pole of the earth, the compass needle may stay in any direction
Reason: Dip needle will stay vertical at the north pole of earth.
Reason: Dip needle will stay vertical at the north pole of earth.
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
Option B is correct because both the assertion and the reason are correct, but the reason does not explain the assertion.
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Magnetic field strength due to a short bar magnet on its axial line at a distance x is B. Its value at the same distance on the equatorial line is
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Correct option: D
B/2
Option D is correct. The magnetic field on the equatorial line is half the magnetic field on the axial line at the same distance for a short bar magnet.
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At a place the angle of dip is If the horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field is then the total field intensity is
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the total field intensity is related to the horizontal component by .
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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 from regions of high magnetic field strength.
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When a ferromagnetic substance is heated to a temperature above its Curie temperature, it:
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Correct option: A
Behaves like a paramagnetic substance
Option A is correct. Above the Curie temperature, the thermal energy disrupts the alignment of magnetic domains, causing the ferromagnetic substance to behave like a paramagnetic substance.
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Consider a short magnetic dipole of magnetic length 10 cm. Its geometric length is
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Correct option: A
12 cm
Option A (12 cm) is correct because the geometric length is approximately 6/5 times the magnetic length for a short dipole.
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At which place, earth’s magnetism becomes horizontal
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Correct option: D
Magnetic equator
Option D (Magnetic equator) is correct because at the magnetic equator, the Earth's magnetic field lines are parallel to the surface, making the field horizontal.
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At a certain place the angle of dip is and the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field is . The earth's total magnetic field (in G), at that certain place, is :
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it represents the total magnetic field calculated from the horizontal component and the angle of dip.
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The magnetic induction in air at a distance from an isolated point pole of strength unit will be
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Correct option: B
Option B is correct because the magnetic induction due to a point pole is inversely proportional to the square of the distance.
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A long magnet is cut into two equal parts, such that the length of each half is same as that of original magnet. If the period of original magnetic is , the period of new magnet is
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Correct option: A
Option B is correct because the frequency of oscillation is related to the magnetic field intensity, and using the given information, the magnetic field at the second place is approximately .
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If is magnetic moment and is the magnetic field, then the torque is given by
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the torque on a magnetic dipole in a magnetic field is given by the cross product of the magnetic moment and the magnetic field.
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The magnetic induction and magnetising field intensity in a sample of magnetic material are and respectively. The magnetic susceptibility of the material is:
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it represents the formula for magnetic susceptibility, .
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Two bar magnets having same geometry with magnetic moments and are first placed in such a way that their similar poles are same side then its time period of oscillation is . Now the polarity of one of the magnet is reversed then the time period of oscillation is , so
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because when similar poles are on the same side, the effective magnetic moment is higher, leading to a smaller time period.
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The period of oscillation of a freely suspended bar magnet is 4 s. If it is cut into two equal parts in length, then the time period of each part will be
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Correct option: B
2 s
Option B is correct because the current required to produce a deflection in a tangent galvanometer is calculated using the tangent law, and the given values lead to approximately 1.1 A.
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