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Magnetism and Matter

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The magnetic moment of an iron bar is \(\mathrm{M}\). It is now bent in such a way that it forms an arc section of a circle subtending an angle of \(60^\circ\) at the centre. The magnetic moment of this arc section is :

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a

\(\frac{3\mathrm{M}}{\pi }\)

b

\(\frac{4\mathrm{M}}{\pi }\)

c

\(\frac{\mathrm{M}}{\pi }\)

d

\(\frac{2\mathrm{M}}{\pi }\)

✓ Correct answer: a)

\(\frac{3\mathrm{M}}{\pi }\)

Explanation
  • Arc Length = L = Rθ (θ=π/3). Chord Length L' = 2Rsin(θ/2) = 2Rsin(π/6) = R. Since R = L/θ = 3L/π, the new magnetic length is L' = 3L/π.
  • New Moment M' = m × L' = m × (3L/π). Substitute m = M/L. M' = (M/L) × (3L/π) = 3M/π.

(NEW NCERT 12th Page No. 137, 138)

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Which of the following substances has relative magnetic permeability \({\mu }_{\mathrm{r}}≫1\) ?

a

Aluminium

b

Copper chloride

c

Nickel

d

Sodium chloride

✓ Correct answer: c)

Nickel

Explanation

Relative magnetic permeability (\(\mu_r\)) is a measure of how much a material can become magnetized in an applied magnetic field compared to vacuum. When \(\mu_r \gg 1\), it indicates that the material is highly magnetic, typically found in ferromagnetic materials. Examples of substances with \(\mu_r \gg 1\) include iron, cobalt, and nickel.

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The magnetic potential energy, when a magnetic bar of magnetic moment \(\vec{\mathrm{m}}\) is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field \(\vec{B}\) is :

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a

\(-\frac{\mathrm{mB}}{2}\)

b

zero

c

\(-\mathrm{mB}\)

d

\(\mathrm{mB}\)

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The magnetic susceptibility for a diamagnetic material is

a

small and negative

b

small and positive

c

large and negative

d

large and positive

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Which of the following substances has relative magnetic permeability \({\mu }_{\mathrm{r}}≫1\) ?

a

Aluminium

b

Copper chloride

c

Nickel

d

Sodium chloride

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The magnetic susceptibility for a diamagnetic material is

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small and negative

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small and positive

c

large and negative

d

large and positive

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Which of the following pairs is that of paramagnetic materials?

a

Copper and Aluminium

b

Sodium and Calcium

c

Lead and Iron

d

Nickel and Cobalt

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Q8
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Which of the following substances has relative magnetic permeability \({\mu }_{\mathrm{r}}≫1\) ?

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Aluminium

b

Copper chloride

c

Nickel

d

Sodium chloride

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Q9
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Which of the following pairs is that of paramagnetic materials?

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Copper and Aluminium

b

Sodium and Calcium

c

Lead and Iron

d

Nickel and Cobalt

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Which of the following pairs is that of paramagnetic materials?

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Copper and Aluminium

b

Sodium and Calcium

c

Lead and Iron

d

Nickel and Cobalt

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Which of the following substances has relative magnetic permeability \({\mu }_{\mathrm{r}}≫1\) ?

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Aluminium

b

Copper chloride

c

Nickel

d

Sodium chloride

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Q12
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The magnetic susceptibility for a diamagnetic material is

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small and negative

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small and positive

c

large and negative

d

large and positive

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Q13
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If a bar magnet is cut into two equal pieces transverse to its length, then each piece will

a

lose its magnetism

b

become a single pole

c

behave as a new magnet with a greater magnetic moment

d

behave as a new magnet with reduced magnetic moment

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Assertion (A): When a bar of copper is placed in an external magnetic field, the field lines get concentrated inside the bar.

Reason \((R)\) : Copper is a paramagnetic substance.

a

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

b

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

c

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

d

Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.

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Q15
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Which of the following has its permeability less than that of free space ?

a

Copper

b

Aluminium

c

Copper chloride

d

Nickel

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Q16
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A diamagnetic substance is brought near the north or south pole of a bar magnet. It will be :

a

repelled by both the poles

b

attracted by both the poles.

c

repelled by the north pole and attracted by the south pole.

d

attracted by the north pole and repelled by the south pole.

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Assertion (A) : Diamagnetic substances exhibit magnetism.
Reason (R) : Diamagnetic materials do not have permanent magnetic dipole moment.

a

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

b

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

c

Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

d

Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.

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