1. Hysteresis loops for two magnetic materials $$A$$ and $$B$$ are given below :
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These materials are used to make magnets for electric generators, transformer core and electromagnet core. Then it is proper to use :

A. $$A$$ for transformers and $$B$$ for electric generators.
B. $$B$$ for electromagnets and transformers.
C. $$A$$ for electric generators and transformers.
D. $$A$$ for electromagnets and $$B$$ for electric generators.
Answer :   $$B$$ for electromagnets and transformers.
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2. If the angular momentum of an electron is $$\vec J$$ then the magnitude of the magnetic moment will be

A. $$\frac{{eJ}}{m}$$
B. $$\frac{{eJ}}{2m}$$
C. $$eJ\,2m$$
D. $$\frac{{2m}}{{eJ}}$$
Answer :   $$\frac{{eJ}}{2m}$$
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3. A bar magnet has coercivity $$4 \times {10^3}A{m^{ - 1}}.$$    It is desired to demagnetise it by inserting it inside a solenoid $$12\,cm$$  long and having $$60$$ turns. The current that should be sent through the solenoid is

A. $$2\,A$$
B. $$4\,A$$
C. $$6\,A$$
D. $$8\,A$$
Answer :   $$8\,A$$
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4. A permanent magnet in the shape of a thin cylinder of length $$10\,cm$$  has magnetisation $$\left( M \right) = {10^6}\,A\,{m^{ - 1}}.$$    Its magnetization current $${I_M}$$ is

A. $${10^5}A$$
B. $${10^6}A$$
C. $${10^7}A$$
D. $${10^8}A$$
Answer :   $${10^5}A$$
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5. A magnet makes $$40$$ oscillations per minute at a place having magnetic field intensity of $$0.1 \times {10^{ - 5}}T.$$   At another place, it takes $$2.5\,\sec$$  to complete one vibration. The value of earth’s horizontal field at that place is

A. $$0.25 \times {10^{ - 6}}T$$
B. $$0.36 \times {10^{ - 6}}T$$
C. $$0.66 \times {10^{ - 8}}T$$
D. $$1.2 \times {10^{ - 6}}T$$
Answer :   $$0.36 \times {10^{ - 6}}T$$
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6. Nickel shows ferromagnetic property at room temperature. If the temperature is increased beyond Curie temperature, then it will show

A. para-magnetism
B. anti-ferromagnetism
C. no magnetic property
D. diamagnetism
Answer :   para-magnetism
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7. The net magnetic moment of two identical magnets each of magnetic moment $${M_0},$$ inclined at $${60^ \circ }$$ with each other is
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A. $${M_0}$$
B. $$\sqrt 2 {M_0}$$
C. $$\sqrt 3 {M_0}$$
D. $$2{M_0}$$
Answer :   $$\sqrt 3 {M_0}$$
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8. Two identical short bar magnets, each having magnetic moment of $$10\,A{m^2},$$  are arranged such that their axial lines are perpendicular to each other and their centres be along the same straight line in a horizontal plane, If the distance between their centres is $$0.2\,m,$$  the resultant magnetic induction at a point midway between them is $$\left( {{\mu _0} = 4\pi \times {{10}^{ - 7}}H{m^{ - 1}}} \right)$$

A. $$\sqrt 2 \times {10^{ - 7}}\,tesla$$
B. $$\sqrt 5 \times {10^{ - 7}}\,tesla$$
C. $$\sqrt 2 \times {10^{ - 3}}\,tesla$$
D. $$\sqrt 5 \times {10^{ - 3}}\,tesla$$
Answer :   $$\sqrt 5 \times {10^{ - 3}}\,tesla$$
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9. Due to the earth’s magnetic field, charged cosmic ray particles

A. can never reach the poles
B. can never reach the equator
C. require less kinetic energy to reach the equator than the poles
D. require greater kinetic energy to reach the equator than the poles
Answer :   require greater kinetic energy to reach the equator than the poles
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10. A magnet of magnetic moment $$50\hat i\,A - {m^2}$$   is placed along the $$x$$-axis in a magnetic field $$\vec B = \left( {0.5\hat i + 3.0\hat j} \right)T.$$     The torque acting on the magnet is

A. $$175\,\hat k\,N{\text{ - }}m$$
B. $$150\,\hat k\,N{\text{ - }}m$$
C. $$75\,\hat k\,N{\text{ - }}m$$
D. $$25\sqrt {37} \,\hat k\,N{\text{ - }}m$$
Answer :   $$150\,\hat k\,N{\text{ - }}m$$
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