Magnetism and Matter
At a certain place in the magnetic meridian the Earth's magnetic field is twice its vertical component. The ratio of horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field and the total magnetic field of the Earth at the place is
$\sqrt{3}: 2$
$1: 2$
$1: \sqrt{3}$
$1: 3$
A short bar magnet of magnetic moment $2.5 \mathrm{Am}^2$ is kept in a uniform magnetic field of $4 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}$. The work done in moving the magnet from its most stable position to most unstable position is
$40 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~J}$
$25 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~J}$
$10 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~J}$
$20 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~J}$
The magnetic field at a point $P$ on the axis of a short bar magnet of magnetic moment $M$ is $B$. If another short bar magnet of magnetic moment 2 M is placed on the first magnet such that their axes are perpendicular and their centres coincide. The resultant magnetic field at the point $P$ due to both the magnets is
$3 B$
$\sqrt{3} B$
$\sqrt{2} B$
$2 B$
If $B_V$ and $B_H$ are respectively the vertical and horizontal components of the Earth's magnetic field at a place where the angle of $\operatorname{dip}$ is $60^{\circ}$, then the total magnetic field at that place is
$\sqrt{3} B_H$
$\sqrt{3} B_v$
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} B_v$
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} B_H$
If the magnetic susceptibility of a substance is 0.6 , then the ratio of permeability of the substance and permeability of free space is
$6: 5$
$7: 4$
$8: 5$
$3: 5$
If the given figure shows the relation between magnetic field ( $B$-along $Y$-axis) and magnetic intensity ( $H$-along $X$-axis) of a ferromagnetic material, then the point that represents coercivity of the material is
$P$
$Q$
$R$
$S$
A sample of a ferromagnetic iron in the shape of a cube of side $1.0 \mu \mathrm{~m}$ contains $8.7 \times 10^{28}$ atoms per cubic metre and the magnetic dipole moment of each iron atom is $93 \times 10^{-24} \mathrm{Am}^2$. Then, the maximum possible magnetic dipole moment (in $\mathrm{Am}^2$ ) of the sample is nearly
$8.1 \times 10^{-12}$
$8.1 \times 10^{-14}$
$81 \times 10^{-14}$
$81 \times 10^{-16}$
A sample of paramagnetic salt contains $2 \times 10^{24}$ atomic dipoles each of dipole moment $15 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$. The sample is placed under homogeneous magnetic field of 0.6 T and cooled to a temperature 4.2 K . The degree of magnetic saturation achived is $20 \%$. Then total dipole moment of the sample for a magnetic field of 0.9 T and a temperature of 2.8 K is
$4.5 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$
$13.5 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$
$0.64 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$
$7 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$
The work done in rotating a bar magnet which is initially in the direction of a uniform magnetic field through $45^{\circ}$ is $W$. The additional work to be done to rotate the magnet further through $15^{\circ}$ is
$\frac{W}{\sqrt{2}}$
$\frac{W}{2}$
$W \sqrt{2}$
2 W
Iow retentivity and 'ow coercivity
Iow retentivity ar nigh coercivity
high retentivity and low coercivity
high retentivity and high coercivity
A short bar magnet of magnetic moment $10^4 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$ is free to rotate in a horizontal plane. The work done in rotating the magnet slowly from the direction parallel to a horizontal magnetic field of $4 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}$ to a direction $60^{\circ}$ to the direction of the field is
0.2 J
2.6 J
0.4 J
6.2 J
A short bar magnet has a magnetic moment of $0.48 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$. The magnitude of magnetic field at a point at 10 cm distance from the centre of the magnet on its axis is
0.96 gauss
0.48 gauss
1.92 gauss
1.44 gauss
A short bar magnet is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 2 T such that the axis of the magnet makes an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with the direction of the magnetic field. If the torque acting on the magnet is $0.36 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}$, then the moment of the magnet is
$0.54 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$
$0.18 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$
$0.72 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$
$0.36 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$
A bar magnet of magnetic moment $2 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$ lies aligned with the direction of a uniform magnetic field of 0.3 T . The amount of work required by an external torque to turn the magnet so as to align its magnetic moment normal to the field direction is
0.15 J
0.3 J
0.6 J
1.2 J
If $\chi$ is the susceptibility and $\mu_r$ is the relative permeability of a ferromagnetic substance, then
$x \ll 1$
$\mu_r \ll 1$
$\mu_r=0$
$x \gg 1$
The period of oscillation of a bar magnet at a place is 2 s . At the same place, the period of oscillation of another identical bar magnet whose magnetic moment is 4 times so that of first magnet is
4 s
1 s
2 s
0.5 s
materials suitable for permanent magnets, must have which of the following properties?
High retentivity, low coercivity and high permeability.
Low retentivity, low coercivity and low permeability.
Low retentivity, high coercivity and low permeability.
High retentivity, high coercivity and high permeability.
The expression for the magnetic energy stored in a solenoid of length $L$, in terms of magnetic field $B$ and area $A$ is
$\frac{1}{2 \mu_0} B^2 A L$
$\frac{1}{2 \varepsilon_0} B^2 A L$
$\frac{1}{2 \mu_0} B A^2 L$
$\frac{1}{2 \varepsilon_0} B A^2 L$
The magnetic susceptibility of ferromagnetic materials is
In the magnetic meridian of a certain place, the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field is 86.6 G (Gauss) and the magnetic field of earth is 100 G (Gauss). The the dip angle is
$45^{\circ}$
$60^{\circ}$
$30^{\circ}$
$75^{\circ}$
An iron bar having a cross-sectional area of $2 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}^2$ and magnetising field of $2400 \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{m}$ produce a magnetic flux $2.4 \pi \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~Wb}$. What will be the value of permeability $\mu$ and susceptibility $\chi$ of the bar (given, $\mu_0=4 \pi \times 10^{-7}$ )
$\mu=5 \times 10^{-4}, \chi=1249 \pi$
$\mu=5 \pi \times 10^{-4}, \chi=1249 \pi$
$\mu=5 \pi \times 10^{-4}, \chi=1249$
$\mu=5 \times 10^{-4}, \chi=1249$
The magnitude of axial field due to a bar magnet at a distance of 1 m , is found to be $5 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~T}$. The magnetic moment of the bar magnet is $\left(\mu_0=4 \pi \times 10^{-7}\right)$
$0.20 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$
$0.25 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$
$0.50 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$
$0.40 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$
A thin magnetic needle is placed in a magnetic field of 200 G with its axis at $30^{\circ}$ to the direction of the field. Find the magnetic moment of the needle, if it experiences a torque of 0.012 Nm in this field.
$1.2 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$
$12.0 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$
$0.6 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$
$6.0 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$
(A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
(A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for $(A)$.
(A) is true but (R) is false.
(A) is false but (R) is true.
A planet has magnetic dipole moment of $27 \times 10^{22} \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$. If the radius of the planet is 300 km , what would be the magnetic field at its equator? $\left(\right.$ use,$\left.\frac{\mu}{4 \pi}=10^{-7}\right)$
1 T
27 T
11 T
30 T
Two short magnets of equal dipole moments $M$ are fastened perpendicularly at their centres. The magnitude of the magnetic field at a distance $d$ from the centre on the bisector of the right angle is ($\mu_0=$ Permeability of free space)
A steel wire of length $l$ and magnetic moment $M$ is bent into a semicircular arc of radius $R$. The new magnetic moment is
A magnetic needle free to rotate in a vertical plane parallel to the magnetic meridian has its north tip pointing down at $30^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. The horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field at the place is 0.3 G . Then the magnitude of the earth's magnetic field at the location is
A compass needle oscillates 20 times per minute at a place where the dip is $45^{\circ}$ and the magnetic field is $B_1$. The same needle oscillates 30 times per minute at a place where the dip is $30^{\circ}$ and magnetic field is $B_2$. Then, $B_1: B_2$ is
A paramagnetic sample showing a net magnetisation of $0.8 \mathrm{~A} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$, when placed in an external magnetic field of strength $0.8 \mathrm{~T}$, at a temperature $5 \mathrm{~K}$. If the temperature is raised to $20 \mathrm{~K}$, then the magnetisation becomes
The plane of a dip circle is set in the geographic meridian and the apparent dip is $\delta_1$. It is then set in a vertical plane perpendicular to the geographic meridian. The apparent dip angle is $\delta_2$. The declination $\theta$ at the place is
A solenoid has a core of a material with relative permeability $\frac{800}{\pi}$. The windings of the solenoid are insulated from the core and carry current of 2 A . If the number of turns is 1000 per metre, find the magnetic field $B$.
640 mT
330 mT
480 mT
560 mT
Which of the following is desirable for making permanent magnets?
Low coercive field and low retentivity
Low coercive field and high retentivity
High coercive field and high retentivity
High coercive field and low retentivity
Two short magnets of equal dipole moments $M$ are fastened perpendicularly at their centres which lies at origin. Let two magnets lie along $X$-axis and $Y$-axis, respectively.
The magnitude of the magnetic field at a distance $R$ from the centre on the $Y$-axis is $\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{M_0}{R^3}$. Assuming, $R \gg l$ (magnet length), the magnitude of $M$ is
$\frac{M_0}{2 \sqrt{2}}$
$\frac{M_0}{2}$
$\frac{M_0}{\sqrt{5}}$
$\frac{M_0}{\sqrt{2}}$
If relative permeability of iron is 5500 , then its susceptibility is
$5500 \times 10^7$
$5500 \times 10^{-7}$
5501
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