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Magnetism and Matter (Level 0: Foundation Drill)
Student Name: ____________________________________ Class: 12 Subject: Physics
Topic 1: The Bar Magnet
Part I: Fill in the Blanks
1.
The SI unit of magnetic dipole moment is ________.
2.
Outside a bar magnet, magnetic field lines run from the ________ pole to the ________ pole.
3.
Inside a bar magnet, magnetic field lines run from the ________ pole to the ________ pole.
4.
A freely suspended bar magnet aligns itself in the roughly ________ direction.
5.
The formula for magnetic potential energy of a dipole in a uniform magnetic field is $U =$ ________.
Part II: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
6.
The torque on a magnetic dipole $\vec{m}$ in a uniform magnetic field $\vec{B}$ is:
(a) $\vec{m} \cdot \vec{B}$
(b) $\vec{m} \times \vec{B}$
(c) $\vec{B} \times \vec{m}$
(d) Zero
7.
At which angle is a magnetic dipole in stable equilibrium in a magnetic field?
(a) $0^\circ$
(b) $90^\circ$
(c) $180^\circ$
(d) $45^\circ$
8.
Two magnetic field lines:
(a) Intersect at neutral points
(b) Intersect near poles
(c) Never intersect
(d) Intersect at the equator
9.
A current-carrying solenoid behaves like a:
(a) Point charge
(b) Electric dipole
(c) Bar magnet
(d) Toroid
10.
Magnetic dipole moment is a:
(a) Scalar quantity
(b) Vector quantity
(c) Tensor quantity
(d) Unitless quantity
Part III: True or False
11.
The magnetic length of a bar magnet is slightly less than its geometric length. (True/False)
12.
Work done in rotating a dipole from angle $\theta_1$ to $\theta_2$ is $mB(\cos\theta_1 - \cos\theta_2)$. (True/False)
Part IV: Match the Following
13.
Match the physical quantities in Column A with their formulas in Column B:
Column A (Quantity)Column B (Formula)
(P) Torque ($\tau$)(1) $NIA$ (or $m$)
(Q) Potential Energy ($U$)(2) $mB\sin\theta$
(R) Magnetic Moment of coil(3) $-mB\cos\theta$
Topic 2: Gauss's Law in Magnetism
Part I: Fill in the Blanks
14.
According to Gauss's law for magnetism, the net magnetic flux through any closed surface is ________.
15.
The mathematical expression for Gauss's law in magnetism is $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{S} =$ ________.
16.
Gauss's law in magnetism indicates that isolated magnetic ________ do not exist.
Part II: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
17.
Which of the following is strictly true for magnetic lines of force?
(a) They form continuous closed loops
(b) They do not exist inside magnets
(c) They have a definite starting point
(d) They intersect at the center
18.
The absence of magnetic monopoles means:
(a) Magnetic field is conservative
(b) Magnetic flux is always positive
(c) $\oint \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{S} = 0$
(d) Magnets don't attract iron
19.
If a bar magnet is cut into two equal halves transversely (perpendicular to its length), we get:
(a) One North pole and one South pole independently
(b) Two smaller, complete dipoles
(c) Unmagnetized iron pieces
(d) Two North poles
20.
If an electric dipole is enclosed in a Gaussian surface, the net electric flux is zero. If a magnetic dipole is enclosed, the net magnetic flux is:
(a) $\mu_0 m$
(b) $m/\mu_0$
(c) Zero
(d) Infinite
Part III: True or False
21.
The net magnetic flux through a sphere containing a bar magnet is positive. (True/False)
22.
Magnetic poles always exist in equal and opposite pairs. (True/False)
Topic 3: Earth's Magnetism
Part I: Fill in the Blanks
23.
The angle between the geographic meridian and the magnetic meridian at a place is called magnetic ________.
24.
The angle made by the Earth's total magnetic field $\vec{B}$ with the horizontal direction is called angle of ________.
25.
At the magnetic equator, the angle of dip is ________.
26.
At the magnetic poles, the angle of dip is ________.
27.
The horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field is $B_H =$ ________.
Part II: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
28.
The vertical component of Earth's magnetic field $B_V$ is given by (where $I$ is angle of dip):
(a) $B \sin I$
(b) $B \cos I$
(c) $B \tan I$
(d) $B \cot I$
29.
The relation between total magnetic field $B$, horizontal component $B_H$, and vertical component $B_V$ is:
(a) $B = B_H + B_V$
(b) $B^2 = B_H^2 + B_V^2$
(c) $B_H = B \sin I$
(d) $B = B_H / B_V$
30.
If $B_H = B_V$ at a specific place, the angle of dip at that place is:
(a) $0^\circ$
(b) $30^\circ$
(c) $45^\circ$
(d) $60^\circ$
31.
A dip circle shows an angle of $90^\circ$ when placed at the:
(a) Geographic equator
(b) Magnetic equator
(c) Magnetic poles
(d) Tropic of Cancer
32.
The Earth's magnetic field at the surface is approximately of the order of:
(a) $10^{-4} \text{ Tesla}$ (1 Gauss)
(b) $1 \text{ Tesla}$
(c) $10^4 \text{ Tesla}$
(d) $10^{-10} \text{ Tesla}$
Part III: True or False
33.
Magnetic declination is constant and remains the same at all places on Earth. (True/False)
34.
A compass needle points exactly along the geographic north pole everywhere on Earth. (True/False)
Part IV: Match the Following
35.
Match the Earth's magnetic parameters:
Column AColumn B
(P) Angle of Dip at Magnetic Equator(1) $\tan I$
(Q) Angle of Dip at Magnetic Poles(2) $0^\circ$
(R) Ratio of $B_V / B_H$(3) $90^\circ$
Topic 4: Classification of Magnetic Materials
Part I: Fill in the Blanks
36.
Materials that are feebly repelled by a strong magnet are called ________ materials.
37.
Materials that are strongly attracted by a magnet are called ________ materials.
38.
The magnetic susceptibility ($\chi$) of a diamagnetic substance is small and ________ (positive/negative).
39.
Above the ________ temperature, a ferromagnetic substance transitions and behaves like a paramagnetic material.
40.
Relative permeability ($\mu_r$) for a ferromagnetic material is ________ (very large / very small).
Part II: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
41.
Which of the following is a diamagnetic material?
(a) Iron
(b) Nickel
(c) Copper
(d) Cobalt
42.
Which of the following is a classic example of a ferromagnetic material?
(a) Bismuth
(b) Iron
(c) Aluminum
(d) Water
43.
The magnetic susceptibility ($\chi$) of a paramagnetic material is:
(a) Large and positive
(b) Small and negative
(c) Small and positive
(d) Zero
44.
When a diamagnetic substance is brought near the north or south pole of a strong bar magnet, it is:
(a) Attracted
(b) Repelled
(c) Unaffected
(d) Attracted by North, repelled by South
45.
For a paramagnetic material, the relative permeability ($\mu_r$) is:
(a) $\mu_r < 1$
(b) $\mu_r = 1$
(c) $\mu_r > 1$ (slightly)
(d) $\mu_r \gg 1$
Part III: True or False
46.
Diamagnetism is a universal property present in all atomic materials. (True/False)
47.
Curie's law states that the magnetization of a paramagnetic material is directly proportional to its absolute temperature. (True/False)
Part IV: Match the Following
48.
Match the material with its susceptibility ($\chi$):
Column A (Material Type)Column B (Susceptibility $\chi$)
(P) Diamagnetic(1) Large positive ($\chi \gg 1$)
(Q) Paramagnetic(2) Small negative ($-1 < \chi < 0$)
(R) Ferromagnetic(3) Small positive ($\chi > 0$)
Topic 5: Hysteresis, Permanent Magnets & Electromagnets
Part I: Fill in the Blanks
49.
The phenomenon of lagging of magnetic induction ($B$) behind the magnetizing field ($H$) is called ________.
50.
The value of magnetization left in a ferromagnetic material when the external magnetizing field is reduced to zero is called ________.
51.
The reverse magnetizing field required to completely demagnetize a material ($B=0$) is called ________.
52.
Electromagnets should have high permeability and ________ (high/low) retentivity.
53.
Materials used for making permanent magnets should have high retentivity and ________ (high/low) coercivity.
Part II: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
54.
Soft iron is preferred for making cores of electromagnets and transformers because it has:
(a) High retentivity, high coercivity
(b) Low retentivity, low coercivity
(c) High permeability, low hysteresis loss
(d) Low permeability, high coercivity
55.
The area enclosed by the hysteresis loop ($B-H$ curve) represents:
(a) Magnetic flux
(b) Magnetic susceptibility
(c) Energy dissipated per cycle per unit volume
(d) Retentivity of the material
56.
Steel is preferred over soft iron for making permanent magnets because of its:
(a) Low coercivity
(b) High coercivity
(c) High electrical conductivity
(d) Low density
57.
A ferromagnetic substance with a very narrow hysteresis loop is suitable for:
(a) Making permanent magnets
(b) Making transformer cores
(c) Making magnetic tapes
(d) Making hard disk drives
58.
What happens to a ferromagnetic substance if it is heated beyond its Curie temperature?
(a) It melts instantly
(b) It becomes diamagnetic
(c) It becomes paramagnetic
(d) It becomes a perfect conductor
Part III: True or False
59.
Coercivity is a measure of how easily a magnetic material can be demagnetized. (True/False)
60.
Energy is dissipated in the form of heat during each complete cycle of magnetization and demagnetization. (True/False)