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CodeVID-P12-02-MAG-01
Magnetism & Matter — Assignment
Chapter: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Topic: Magnetism & Matter
Maximum Marks: 30
Time: 60 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Section A carries 1 mark each, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks and Section D 5 marks.
  • Take $\frac{\mu_0}{4\pi}=10^{-7}$ T m/A. Draw neat labelled diagrams wherever asked. For full solutions, raise your doubts with your teacher.
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions 5 × 1 = 5 marks
1.
The magnetic moment of a dipole points from:
  • A.N to S
  • B.S to N
  • C.east to west
  • D.up to down
2.
At the magnetic poles the angle of dip is:
  • A.0 degrees
  • B.45 degrees
  • C.90 degrees
  • D.30 degrees
3.
Susceptibility of a diamagnetic material is:
  • A.large positive
  • B.small positive
  • C.small negative
  • D.zero
4.
Paramagnetic susceptibility varies with temperature as:
  • A.$\chi\propto T$
  • B.$\chi\propto 1/T$
  • C.$\chi\propto T^2$
  • D.independent of T
5.
The area of a hysteresis loop represents:
  • A.retentivity
  • B.energy lost per cycle
  • C.coercivity
  • D.magnetic moment
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks) 3 × 2 = 6 marks
6.
Define declination and dip.
7.
Write the torque and potential energy of a dipole in a field.
8.
Define retentivity and coercivity.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks) 2 × 3 = 6 marks
9.
Compare diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials.
10.
At a place $B_H=0.26$ G and dip is $30^\circ$. Find the total field.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks) 1 × 5 = 5 marks
11.
Draw and explain the hysteresis loop of a ferromagnetic material. Define retentivity and coercivity, and explain why soft iron is used for transformer cores and steel for permanent magnets.

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice Questions
  1. (B) S to N
  2. (C) 90 degrees
  3. (C) small negative
  4. (B) $\chi\propto 1/T$
  5. (B) energy lost per cycle
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks)
  1. Declination: angle between geographic and magnetic north; dip: angle of total field with the horizontal.
  2. $\tau=mB\sin\theta$; $U=-mB\cos\theta$.
  3. Retentivity: $B$ left when $H=0$; coercivity: reverse $H$ needed to make $B=0$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks)
  1. Dia: $\chi<0$; para: small $\chi>0$ ($\chi\propto1/T$); ferro: large $\chi>0$.
  2. $B=\frac{B_H}{\cos I}=\frac{0.26}{\cos30^\circ}=0.30$ G.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks)
  1. Loop shows lag of B behind H; soft iron has a thin loop (low loss) for cores; steel has a wide loop (high retentivity) for permanent magnets.
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