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Application +4 | -1
The magnetic moment of a magnet of length 10  cm10\;cm and pole strength 4.0  Am4.0\;Am will be
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Correct option: A
0.4 Am2A{m^2}
Option A is correct because the magnetic moment is the product of the pole strength and the length of the magnet, resulting in 0.4 Am².
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At a certain place, the angle of dip is 30∘^ \circ 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
13\frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}
Option A (3\sqrt 3) is incorrect. The correct answer should be 1/3\sqrt{3}
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Remembering +4 | -1
The correct definition of Meissner effect is
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Correct option: C
The phenomenon of perfect diamagnetism in Superconductors
Option C (The phenomenon of perfect diamagnetism in Superconductors) is correct because the Meissner effect is the expulsion of magnetic fields from a superconductor during its transition to the superconducting state, which is a manifestation of perfect diamagnetism.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Statement I Time period of oscillation of two magnets, when like poles are in same direction (in a vibration magnetometer) is smaller, than the period of vibration when like poles are in opposite direction.

Statement II Moment of inertia increases in same position.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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Correct option: A
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Option A (Statement I is true but Statement II is false) is correct because the time period is smaller when like poles are in the same direction, and the moment of inertia does not increase in the same position.
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Understanding +4 | -1
The incorrect statement regarding the lines of force of the magnetic field BB is
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Correct option: C
Inside a magnet, its magnetic lines of force move from north pole of a magnet towards its south pole
Option C is correct because inside a magnet, the magnetic lines of force move from the south pole to the north pole.
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Assertion (A): Magnetism is relativistic.

Reason (R): When we move along with the charge, so that there is no motion relative to us, we find no magnetic field associated with the charge.
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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 magnetism arises from the relative motion of charges, and when there is no relative motion, there is no magnetic field.
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A magnet makes 40 oscillations per minute at a place having magnetic field intensity of 0.1×10−5T0.1 \times {10^{ - 5}}T. At another place, it takes 2.5  sec2.5\;sec to complete one vibration. The value of earth’s horizontal field at that place is
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Correct option: B
0.36×10−6T0.36 \times {10^{ - 6}}T
Option B (0.36×10−6T0.36 \times {10^{ - 6}}T) is correct because it is the calculated value of the earth's horizontal field at the second location using the given oscillation frequencies and magnetic field intensity.
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A bar magnet of magnetic moment MM and moment of inertia II is freely suspended such that the magnetic axial line is in the direction of magnetic meridian. If the magnet is displaced by a very small angle (θ\mathrm{\theta }), the angular acceleration is (Magnetic induction of earth’s horizontal field =BH= {B_H})
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Correct option: A
MBH  θI\frac{{M{B_{H\;}}\mathrm{\theta }}}{I}
Option A (MBH  θI\frac{{M{B_{H\;}}\mathrm{\theta }}}{I}) is correct because it represents the angular acceleration derived from the torque equation for a magnetic dipole in a magnetic field.
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To shield an instrument from external magnetic field, it is placed inside a cabin made of
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Correct option: C
Iron
Option C is correct. Iron, being a ferromagnetic material, provides a low-reluctance path for magnetic field lines, effectively shielding the instrument.
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A deflection magnetometer is adjusted in the usual way. When a magnet is introduced, the deflection observed is θ\mathrm{\theta }, and the period of oscillation of the needle in the magnetometer is TT. When the magnet is removed, the period of oscillation is T0{T_0}.Find the relation between T  and  T0T\;\mathrm{and}\;{T_0} is
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Correct option: A
T2=T02  cos  θ{T^2} = T_0^2\;\mathrm{cos\;\theta }
Option A (T2=T02  cos  θ){T^2} = T_0^2\;\mathrm{cos\;\theta }) is correct because it relates the time period of oscillation with and without the magnet, considering the deflection angle.
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Understanding +4 | -1
The magnetic field of a small bar magnet varies in the following manner by the influence of a magnet placed at a large distance dd.
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Correct option: C
1d3\frac{1}{{{d^3}}}
Option C is correct. The magnetic field due to a small bar magnet varies inversely with the cube of the distance (1d3\frac{1}{{{d^3}}}).
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Application +4 | -1
A bar magnet is placed north-south with its north pole due north. The points of zero magnetic field will be in which direction from center of magnet
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Correct option: B
East and west
Option B is correct because the neutral points are located on the equatorial line (east and west) of the magnet where the magnetic field due to the magnet cancels the Earth's magnetic field.
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Assertion (A): Two short magnets are placed on a cork which floats on water. The magnets are placed such that the axis of one produced bisects the axis of other at right angles. Then the cork has neither translational nor rotational motion.
Reason (R): Net force on the cork is zero.
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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 the net force and net torque on the cork are zero, resulting in neither translational nor rotational motion.
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Application +4 | -1
At a temperature of 30∘30^\circ C, the susceptibility of a ferromagnetic material is found to be χχ. Its susceptibility at 333∘333^\circ C is
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Correct option: D
0.09\;χ0.09\;χ
Option D is correct. According to the Curie-Weiss law, the susceptibility is inversely proportional to the absolute temperature above the Curie temperature.
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The relative permeability (μr)(\mu_r) of a substance is related to its susceptibility (χ)(\chi) as
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Correct option: B
μr=1+χ\mu_r=1+\chi
Option B (μr=1+χ\mu_r=1+\chi) is correct because it represents the relationship between relative permeability and susceptibility.
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Application +4 | -1
Susceptibility of MgMg at 300  K300\;K is 1.2×10−51.2 \times {10^{ - 5}}. The temperature at which susceptibility will be 1.8×10−51.8 \times {10^{ - 5}}is
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Correct option: B
200 KK
Option B is correct. Using Curie's law, susceptibility is inversely proportional to temperature, so T2=T1∗(χ1/χ2)T_2 = T_1 * (\chi_1 / \chi_2).
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A dip circle is at right angles to the magnetic meridian.
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Correct option: B
90∘^ \circ
Option B (90∘^ \circ) 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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Understanding +4 | -1
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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Remembering +4 | -1
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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Analyzing +4 | -1
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 700∘C700^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 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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Understanding +4 | -1
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.
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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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Understanding +4 | -1
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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Application +4 | -1
At a place the angle of dip is 30∘.30^\circ . If the horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field is BH,{B_H}, then the total field intensity is
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Correct option: B
2BH3\frac{{2{B_H}}}{{\sqrt 3 }}
Option B (2BH3\frac{{2{B_H}}}{{\sqrt 3 }}) is correct because the total field intensity is related to the horizontal component by B=BHcos⁡δB = \frac{B_H}{\cos{\delta}}.
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Remembering +4 | -1
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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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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The magnetic induction in air at a distance dd from an isolated point pole of strength mm unit will be
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Correct option: B
md2\frac{m}{{{d^2}}}
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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Application +4 | -1
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 TT, the period of new magnet is
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Correct option: A
TT
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 0.36×10−6T0.36 \times 10^{-6} T.
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