Magnetism and Matter

47 Questions MCQ (Single Correct)
2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Evening Shift

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

A.

$\sqrt{3}: 2$

B.

$1: 2$

C.

$1: \sqrt{3}$

D.

$1: 3$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Morning Shift

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

A.

$40 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~J}$

B.

$25 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~J}$

C.

$10 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~J}$

D.

$20 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~J}$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Morning Shift

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

A.

$3 B$

B.

$\sqrt{3} B$

C.

$\sqrt{2} B$

D.

$2 B$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 2nd May Evening Shift

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

A.

$\sqrt{3} B_H$

B.

$\sqrt{3} B_v$

C.

$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} B_v$

D.

$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} B_H$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 2nd May Morning Shift

If the magnetic susceptibility of a substance is 0.6 , then the ratio of permeability of the substance and permeability of free space is

A.

$6: 5$

B.

$7: 4$

C.

$8: 5$

D.

$3: 5$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 27th May Morning Shift

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

AP EAPCET 2025 - 27th May Morning Shift Physics - Magnetism and Matter Question 1 English
A.

$P$

B.

$Q$

C.

$R$

D.

$S$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Evening Shift

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

A.

$8.1 \times 10^{-12}$

B.

$8.1 \times 10^{-14}$

C.

$81 \times 10^{-14}$

D.

$81 \times 10^{-16}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 24th May Morning Shift

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

A.

$4.5 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$

B.

$13.5 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$

C.

$0.64 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$

D.

$7 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Evening Shift

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

A.

$\frac{W}{\sqrt{2}}$

B.

$\frac{W}{2}$

C.

$W \sqrt{2}$

D.

2 W

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Morning Shift
Materials suitable for permanent magnets should have
A.

Iow retentivity and 'ow coercivity

B.

Iow retentivity ar nigh coercivity

C.

high retentivity and low coercivity

D.

high retentivity and high coercivity

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

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

A.

0.2 J

B.

2.6 J

C.

0.4 J

D.

6.2 J

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

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

A.

0.96 gauss

B.

0.48 gauss

C.

1.92 gauss

D.

1.44 gauss

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

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

A.

$0.54 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$

B.

$0.18 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$

C.

$0.72 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$

D.

$0.36 \mathrm{JT}^{-1}$

2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 11th May Morning Shift
The magnetising field which produces a magnetic flux of $22 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~Wb}$ in a metal bar of area of cross-section $2 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}^{2}$ is (susceptibility of the metal $=699$ )
A.
$2500 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
B.
$1250 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
C.
$3750 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
D.
$5000 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 10th May Evening Shift
A short bar magnet placed in a uniform magnetic field making an angle with the field experiences a torque.If the angle made by the magnet with field is changed from $30^{\circ}$ to $45^{\circ}$, the torque on the magnet
A.
increases by $50 \%$
B.
decreases by $50 \%$
C.
decreases by $41.4 \%$
D.
increases by $41.4 \%$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 9th May Evening Shift
If a bar magnet of moment $10^{-4} \mathrm{Am}^2$ is kept in a uniform magnetic field of $12 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~T}$ such that it makes angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the direction of magnetic field, then the torque acting on the magnet is
A.
$6 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}$
B.
$6 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}$
C.
$12 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}$
D.
$12 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{m}$
2024 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2024 (Online) 9th May Morning Shift
The most exotic diamagnetic materials are
A.
superconductors
B.
semiconductors
C.
conductors
D.
resistors
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 23th May Morning Shift
The relation between $\mu$ and $H$ for a specimen of iron is $\mu=\left[\frac{1.4}{H}+12 \times 10^{-4}\right] \mathrm{Hm}^{-1}$. The value of $H$ which produces flux density of 1 T will be ( $\mu=$ magnetic permeability, $H=$ magnetic intensity)
A.
$250 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
B.
$500 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
C.
$750 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
D.
$10^3 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Evening Shift
At a place the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field $3 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}$ and the magnetic declination is $30^{\circ}$. A compass needle of magnetic moment $18 \mathrm{Am}^2$ pointing towards geographic north at this place experiences a torque of
A.
$36 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{Nm}$
B.
$18 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{Nm}$
C.
$54 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{Nm}$
D.
$27 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{Nm}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 21th May Morning Shift
If the vertical component of the earth's magnetic field is 0.45 G at a location and angle of dip is $60^{\circ}$, then magnetic field of earth in that location is
A.
0.26 G
B.
0.52 G
C.
0.3 G
D.
0.7 G
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Evening Shift
At a place where the magnitude of the earth's magnetic field is $4 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}$, a short bar magnet is placed with its axis perpendicular to the earth's magnetic field direction. If the resultant magnetic field at a point at a distance of 40 cm from the centre of the magnet on the normal bisector of the magnet is inclined at $45^{\circ}$ with the earth's field, then the magnele moment of the magnet is
A.
$38.4 \mathrm{Am}^2$
B.
$51.2 \mathrm{Am}^2$
C.
$12.8 \mathrm{Am}^2$
D.
$25.6 \mathrm{Am}^3$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Morning Shift
Any magnetic material loses its magnetic property when it is
A.
dipped in water
B.
dipped in sand
C.
attached to an iron piece
D.
heated to high temperature
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 19th May Evening Shift
The domain in ferromagnetic material is in the form of a cube of side $2 \mu \mathrm{~m}$. Number of atoms in that domain is $9 \times 10^{10}$ and each atom has a dipole movement of $9 \times 10^{-24} \mathrm{Am}^2$. The magnetisation of the domain is (approximately).
A.
$10 \times 10^4 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
B.
$8 \times 10^4 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
C.
$12 \times 10^4 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
D.
$9 \times 10^4 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$
2024 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2024 - 18th May Morning Shift
A magnet suspended in a uniform magnetic field is heated, so as to reduce its magnetic moment by $19 \%$. By doing this, the time period of the magnet approximately
A.
incresse by $11 \%$
B.
decrease by $19 \%$
C.
increases by $19 \%$
D.
decreases by $4 \%$
2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 14th May Evening Shift

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

A.

0.15 J

B.

0.3 J

C.

0.6 J

D.

1.2 J

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 14th May Morning Shift

If $\chi$ is the susceptibility and $\mu_r$ is the relative permeability of a ferromagnetic substance, then

A.

$x \ll 1$

B.

$\mu_r \ll 1$

C.

$\mu_r=0$

D.

$x \gg 1$

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 13th May Evening Shift

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

A.

4 s

B.

1 s

C.

2 s

D.

0.5 s

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 13th May Morning Shift

materials suitable for permanent magnets, must have which of the following properties?

A.

High retentivity, low coercivity and high permeability.

B.

Low retentivity, low coercivity and low permeability.

C.

Low retentivity, high coercivity and low permeability.

D.

High retentivity, high coercivity and high permeability.

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 13th May Morning Shift

The expression for the magnetic energy stored in a solenoid of length $L$, in terms of magnetic field $B$ and area $A$ is

A.

$\frac{1}{2 \mu_0} B^2 A L$

B.

$\frac{1}{2 \varepsilon_0} B^2 A L$

C.

$\frac{1}{2 \mu_0} B A^2 L$

D.

$\frac{1}{2 \varepsilon_0} B A^2 L$

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Evening Shift

The magnetic susceptibility of ferromagnetic materials is

A.
$<0$
B.
$>1$
C.
1
D.
0
2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Morning Shift
A bar magnet has coercivity $4 \times 10^3 \mathrm{Am}^{-1}$. It is placed inside a solenoid of 12 cm length and 60 turns. The current that should be passed through the solenoid to demagnetise, the bar magnet is
A.
2 A
B.
4 A
C.
6 A
D.
8 A
2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift

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

A.

$45^{\circ}$

B.

$60^{\circ}$

C.

$30^{\circ}$

D.

$75^{\circ}$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift

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, $\mu_0=4 \pi \times 10^{-7}$ )

A.

$\mu=5 \times 10^{-4}, \chi=1249 \pi$

B.

$\mu=5 \pi \times 10^{-4}, \chi=1249 \pi$

C.

$\mu=5 \pi \times 10^{-4}, \chi=1249$

D.

$\mu=5 \times 10^{-4}, \chi=1249$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 19th July Evening Shift

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 $\left(\mu_0=4 \pi \times 10^{-7}\right)$

A.

$0.20 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$

B.

$0.25 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$

C.

$0.50 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$

D.

$0.40 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 19th July Morning Shift

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.

A.

$1.2 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$

B.

$12.0 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$

C.

$0.6 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$

D.

$6.0 \mathrm{~A}-\mathrm{m}^2$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 18th July Evening Shift
Assertion (A) The magnetic field lines are continuous and form closed loops. Reason (R) Magnetic monopole does not exist. The correct option among the following is
A.

(A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).

B.

(A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for $(A)$.

C.

(A) is true but (R) is false.

D.

(A) is false but (R) is true.

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 18th July Morning Shift

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,$\left.\frac{\mu}{4 \pi}=10^{-7}\right)$

A.

1 T

B.

27 T

C.

11 T

D.

30 T

2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 5th July Morning Shift

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.
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{2 \sqrt{2} M}{d^3}$
B.
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{5 M}{d^3}$
C.
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{2 M}{d^3}$
D.
$\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \frac{10 M}{d^3}$
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Evening Shift

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.
$M$
B.
$\frac{2 R M}{\pi l}$
C.
$\frac{2 M}{\pi}$
D.
$\frac{2 \pi R M}{1}$
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Evening Shift

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.
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{5} G$
B.
$\sqrt{3} \mathrm{G}$
C.
$\frac{20}{\sqrt{3}} \mathrm{G}$
D.
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \mathrm{G}$
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Morning Shift

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.
$9 \sqrt{3}: 4 \sqrt{2}$
B.
$4 \sqrt{2}: 9 \sqrt{3}$
C.
$3 \sqrt{3}: 2 \sqrt{2}$
D.
$2 \sqrt{2}: 3 \sqrt{3}$
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 20th August Morning Shift

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

A.
$0.8 \mathrm{~A} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$
B.
$0.2 \mathrm{~A} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$
C.
$0.1 \mathrm{~A} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$
D.
$0.4 \mathrm{~A} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$
2021 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2021 - 19th August Morning Shift

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.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\tan _1 \tan _2\right)$
B.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\tan \delta_1+\tan \delta_2\right)$
C.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{\tan \delta_1}{\tan \delta_2}\right)$
D.
$\tan ^{-1}\left(\tan \delta_1-\tan \delta_2\right)$
2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 14th September Evening Shift

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 $B$.

A.

640 mT

B.

330 mT

C.

480 mT

D.

560 mT

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 14th September Evening Shift

Which of the following is desirable for making permanent magnets?

A.

Low coercive field and low retentivity

B.

Low coercive field and high retentivity

C.

High coercive field and high retentivity

D.

High coercive field and low retentivity

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Evening Shift

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

A.

$\frac{M_0}{2 \sqrt{2}}$

B.

$\frac{M_0}{2}$

C.

$\frac{M_0}{\sqrt{5}}$

D.

$\frac{M_0}{\sqrt{2}}$

2020 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2020 (Online) 10th September Morning Shift

If relative permeability of iron is 5500 , then its susceptibility is

A.

$5500 \times 10^7$

B.

$5500 \times 10^{-7}$

C.

5501

D.

5499