NCERT Solutions for class 12 Physics | Chapter 5 - Magnetism and Matter

(1) Which of the following is correct about magnetic monopole?
[A] Magnetic monopole exist.
[B] Magnetic monopole does not exist.
[C] Magnetic monopole have constant value of monopole momentum.
[D] The monopole momentum increase due to increase at its distance from the field.
Answer: Magnetic monopole does not exist.
(2) The primary origin of magnetism lies in
[A] atomic current and intrinsic spin of electrons.
[B] polar and non polar nature of molecules.
[C] pauli exclusion principle.
[D] electronegative nature of materials.
Answer: atomic current and intrinsic spin of electrons.

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(3) A current carrying loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field in four different orientations as shown in figure. Arrange them in the decreasing order of potential energy.

[A] 4, 2, 3,1
[B] 1, 4, 2, 3
[C] 4, 3, 2,1
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4
Answer: 1, 4, 2, 3
(4) The vertical component of earth’s magnetic field . at a place is √3 times the horizontal component the value of angle of dip at this place is
[A] 30°
[B] 45°
[C] 60°
[D] 90°
Answer: 60°
(5) At a given place on earth’s surface the horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field is 2 × 103-5 T and resultant magnetic field is 4 × 103-5 T. The angle of dip at this place is
[A] 30°
[B] 60°
[C] 90°
[D] 45°
Answer: 60°
(6) Which of the following independent quantities is not used to specify the earth’s magnetic field?
[A] Magnetic declination (θ).
[B] Magnetic dip (δ).
[C] Horizontal component of earth’s field (BH).
[D] Vertical component of earth’s field (BV).
Answer: Vertical component of earth’s field (BV).
(7) Magnetic moment for solenoid and corresponding bar magnet is
[A] equal for both
[B] more for solenoid
[C] more for bar magnet
[D] none of these
Answer: equal for both
(8) The angle of dip at a certain place where the horizontal and vertical components of the earth’s magnetic field are equal is
[A] 30°
[B] 75°
[C] 60°
[D] 45°
Answer: 45°
(9) The net magnetic flux through any closed surface, kept in a magnetic field is
[A] zero
[B] μ0/4π
[C] 4πμ0
[D] 4μ0/π
Answer: zero
(10) Two identical bar magnets are fixed with their centres at a distance d apart. A stationary charge Q is placed at P in between the gap of the two magnets at a distance D from the centre O as shown in the figure. The force on the charge Q is

[A] zero
[B] directed along OP
[C] directed along PO
[D] directed perpendicular to the plane of paper
Answer: zero
(11) The radius of curvature of the path of charged particle in a uniform magnetic file is directly proportional to the
[A] charge on fie particle
[B] Momentum of particle
[C] energy of particle
[D] Strength of field
Answer: Momentum of particle
(12) The Mariner’s compass is provided with Gimbals arrangement so as to :
[A] keep the needle always horizontal
[B] give a direct reading of declination
[C] give the direct value of dip
[D] all of the above
Answer: give the direct value of dip
(13) The magnetic field of earth is due to:
[A] induction effect of the sun
[B] the presence of a large magnet at the centre of the earth
[C] interaction of cosmic rays with the current of earth
[D] motion and distribution of some material in an outside the earth
Answer: motion and distribution of some material in an outside the earth
(14) Which of the following has higher magnetic susceptibility?
[A] diamagnetic
[B] paramagnetic
[C] ferromagnetic
[D] None of these
Answer: ferromagnetic
(15) The force between two parallel wire 2 × 10-7 Nm-1, placed 1 m apart to each other in vacuum. The electric current flowing through the wires is:
[A] 1 A
[B] zero
[C] 5 × 106 A
[D] 2 × 10-7 A
Answer: 1 A
(16) On quadrupling the moment of inertia of a magnet, its frequency of oscillation will become:
[A] half
[B] double
[C] four times
[D] one-fourth
Answer: half
(17) A current carrying power line carries current from west to east. What will be direction of magnetic field 1 meter above it?
[A] N to S
[B] S to N
[C] E to W
[D] W to E
Answer: N to S
(18) A magnetic dipole moment is a vector quantity directed from:
[A] S to N
[B] N to S
[C] E to W
[D] W to E
Answer: S to N
(19) Tangent law is applicable only when:
[A] two uniform and mutually perpendicular magnetic fields exist
[B] two magnetic fields exist
[C] horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field is present
[D] uniform magnetic field are used
Answer: two uniform and mutually perpendicular magnetic fields exist
(20) Which of the following has a low value in ferrites?
[A] Conductivity
[B] Permeability
[C] Magnetic susceptibility
[D] All the above
Answer: Conductivity

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