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Magnetism and Matter question types

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Magnetism and Matter questions

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Q 1M.C.Q [1M]1 Mark
Which of the following shows hysteresis ?
  • A
    Paramagnetic materials
  • Ferromagnetic materials
  • C
    Diamagnetic materials
  • D
    None of these

Answer: B.

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Q 2M.C.Q [1M]1 Mark
The value of magnetic potential at a distance $r$ from a pole strength $m$ is :
  • $\frac{\mu_0 m}{4 \pi r}$
  • B
    $\frac{\mu_0 m}{4 \pi r^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{\mu_0 m}{4 \pi r^3}$
  • D
    zero

Answer: A.

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Q 3M.C.Q [1M]1 Mark
On dividing any magnet of magnetic moment (M) parallel to its length into n equal pieces, the moment of each piece will be :
  • $\frac{ M }{n}$
  • B
    $\frac{ M }{n^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{ M }{2 n}$
  • D
    $M \times n$

Answer: A.

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Q 4M.C.Q [1M]1 Mark
The angle between magnetic meridian and geographical meridian is called :
  • A
    angle of dip
  • angle of declination
  • C
    horizontal component of magnetic field
  • D
    criticle angle

Answer: B.

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Q 5M.C.Q [1M]1 Mark
The relation between geometrical length $(L_{g})$ of a magnet and its magnetic length $(L_{m})$ is :
  • $L _{ m }=\frac{5}{6} L_g$
  • B
    $L _{ m }=\frac{6}{5} L_{ g }$
  • C
    $L_m=L_g$
  • D
    $L _{ m }=2 L_{ g }$

Answer: A.

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Define magnetic elements of earth's magnetic field. Establish the relation between them.
On suspending a magnet at an angle of 30° with magnetic meridian it makes an angle of 45° with horizontal. Calculate the correct value of angle of dip.
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