Class 12 Physics Chapter Wise Topic Wise Notes Chapter 5 Magnetism
Class 12 Physics Chapter Wise Topic Wise Notes Chapter 5 Magnetism
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MAGNET
Magnet is a material present in this world that gets attracted or repelled by
other objects and it produces a magnetic field around it. There are two poles
in magnet: North pole and South pole
N – N = repels
N – S = attracts
S – N = attracts
S – S = repels
Bar Magnet
A bar magnet is a cuboidal-shaped object which is made up of certain ferromagnetic materials. It has
two poles in it one is the north pole and another is the south pole.
Most of the time half part of the magnet which is the north pole is coloured with red colour and
other parts of the magnet are coloured with blue colour which behaves as the south pole.
Materials used in making Bar magnets are iron, nickel, cobalt, or any other
ferromagnetic materials. There are two poles in Bar magnet: The North pole and
the South pole.
N – N = repels
N – S = attracts
S – N = attracts
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S – S = repels
Let the radius of the solenoid be a, and the number of turns per unit length is N. Let the
current through the solenoid be I, and the length of the solenoid be 2L.
We calculate the solenoid’s magnetic field at a point S, a distance r from its center
O.
The magnetic field at point S, due to a small element dy located at a distance y from the
center O, is found as follows:
μo NdyIa2
dB = 3
2[(r − y)2 + a2 ]2
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The magnetic field strength due to the complete solenoid is found by integrating from y = -L and y =
+L
μo NIa2 +L dy
dB = ∫ 3
2 −L [(ry)2 + a2 ]2
And
μo NLIa2 2I
B=
2r 3
From the above equations, the magnitude of the magnetic moment of the
solenoid is
μo 2m
B=
4πr 3
Which is the same as the magnetic moment of a bar magnet producing the
same magnetic field. This is the formula of the magnetic field of a bar magnet as an equivalent
solenoid.
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μ0 M
B = 3
√1 + 3cos2 θ
4πr
Special Cases:
At axial point θ = 0.
μ0 2M
Baxis =
4πr 3
μ0 M
Beqn =
4πr 3
Let the pole strength/power of a bar magnet be m and its effective length be 2l. We have to calculate
magnetic field strength at a point P located at a distance r from the center O on its axial position.
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Baxis = B1 – B2 , (∵ B1 > B2 )
μ0 m 1 1
Baxis = 2
−
4π (r − l) (r + l)2
μ0 m 4rl
=
4π (r 2 − l2 )2
μ0 2[m(2l)]r
Baxis =
4π(r 2 − l2 )2
So,
μ0 2Mr
Baxis = … (3)
4π (r 2 − l2 )2
μ0 2M
∴ Baxis ≅ … (4)
4π r 3
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μ0 m
B1 = B2 = =B
4π (r 2 + l2 )
Beq. = 2B cosθ
μ0 m 1
Beq . = 2 ( ) ( )
4π (r 2 + l2 ) √r 2 + l2
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μ0 m(2l)
Beq . = 3
4π ( 2
r + l2 )2
So,
μ0 M
Beq . = 3 … . . (7)
4π (
r 2 + l2 )2
μ0 M
∴ Beq . ≅ … (8)
4π r 3
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Where ab is the area of the rectangle. Here, the torque tends to rotate the loop in the anti-clockwise
direction.
Couple:
We can define couple as a pair of two equal and opposite forces having different lines of action. They
give rise to turning effect known as torque along the axis which is perpendicular to the plane of
forces.
τ = mB × 2lsinθ
τ = m(2l)Bsinθ
τ = ⃗M
⃗⃗ × ⃗B
B = Magnetic field
A bar magnet of magnetic moment 1.5J/T is aligned with the direction of a uniform
magnetic field of 0.22 T. Find work done in turning the magnet so as to align its
magnetic moment opposite to the field and the torque acting on it in this position.
M = 1.5 J/T
B = 0.22 T
Magnetic moment in an externally produced magnetic field has potential energy as:
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U = − ⃗M
⃗⃗ . ⃗B
1.5 × 2.2
U1 = − = −0.33T
10
1.5 × 2.2
U2 = = 0.33T
10
Work done = ΔU
U2 − U1
= 2U
= 0.66J
τ = ⃗M
⃗⃗ × ⃗B
= MBsinθ
= 0 (∵θ = π)
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The electrons circulating around the nucleus have a magnetic moment. When the material is not
magnetised the magnetic dipole moment sum up to zero. When the material is kept in an external
magnetic field, the magnetic moments are aligned in a particular direction and the material gets a
net non-zero dipole moment. The net dipole moment per unit volume is defined as magnetization
or intensity of magnetisation.
The magnetic field produced only by the electric current flowing in a solenoid is
called the magnetic intensity. It is the external magnetic field that induces
magnetic property in a material.
When a material is placed in an external magnetic field, the material gets magnetised.
For a small magnetising field, the intensity of magnetisation (I) acquired by the
material is directly proportional to the magnetic field (H).
I∝H
Property 4: Retentivity
Property 5: Coercivity
The coercivity of a material is the ability to withstand the external magnetic field without becoming
demagnetised.
Para-magnetic
Paramagnetic substances are those substances that get weakly magnetized in the presence of an
external magnetic field. In the presence of an external magnetic field, these substances tend to move
from a region of a weak to a strong magnetic field. In other terms, we can say that these substances
tend to get weakly attracted to a permanent magnet. In a paramagnetic material, the individual
atoms possess a dipole moment, which when placed in a magnetic field, interact with one another,
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and get spontaneously aligned in a common direction, which results in its magnetization. As per
Curie’s law, the magnetism of a paramagnetic substance is inversely proportional to the absolute
temperature, until it reaches a state of saturation.
Dia-magnetic
Diamagnetic substances have a tendency to move from the stronger part to the weaker part of the
external magnetic field. We can also say that the diamagnetic substances get repelled by a magnet.
Consider the figure shown above. We have a diamagnetic substance placed in an external magnetic
field. We see that the field lines get repelled by the material and the field inside the material is
reduced. If we place this substance in a non-uniform magnetic field, it tends to move from the point
of a high electric field to that of a low electric field.
Ferro magnetic
Ferromagnetic substances are those substances that when it’s placed in an external magnetic field,
get strongly magnetized. Also, they tend to move from a region of weak to the region of a strong
magnetic field and get strongly attracted to a magnet. In a ferromagnetic material, the individual
atoms possess a dipole moment, similar to a paramagnetic material. When placed in a magnetic
field, the atoms interact with one another and get spontaneously aligned in a common direction.
The direction is common over a macroscopic volume which we term as a domain. The domain has a
net magnetization and each domain directs itself, which results in its strong magnetization.
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Magnetization of material
Magnetization, also termed magnetic polarization, is a vector quantity that measures the density of
permanent or induced dipole moment in a given magnetic material.
In terms of mathematics,
mnet
M =
V
Let’s take a look at the case of a solenoid. If we consider a solenoid with n turns per unit length and
a current I flowing through it, the magnetic field in the solenoid’s interior may be expressed as,
B0 = μ0 nI
where, µ0 is the constant permeability of a vacuum.
If we fill the solenoid’s inside with a non-zero magnetization material, the field within the solenoid
must be higher than before. Inside the solenoid, the net magnetic field B may be written as,
B = B0 + Bm
where, Bm is the field provided by the core material.
It is proportional to the material’s magnetization in this case. In terms of mathematics,
Bm = μ0 M
Let us now look at another concept: a material’s magnetic intensity. A material’s magnetic intensity
can be expressed as,
B
H = ( ) − M
μ0
The total magnetic field may alternatively be defined as, as shown by this equation.
B = μ0 (H + M)
H denotes the magnetic field owing to external variables such as the current
in the solenoid, whereas M denotes the magnetic field due to the nature of the
core. The latter amount, M, is influenced by external factors and is given by.
M=χH
where, χ is the material’s magnetic susceptibility.
Magnetic susceptibility is a measurement of a material’s reaction to an external field.
For paramagnetic materials, the magnetic susceptibility is small and positive, while
for diamagnetic materials, it is tiny and negative.
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Effect of temperature
Temperature affects matter, reactions and enzymes in many different ways. The state of a substance
can be changed by increasing or decreasing temperature. Solid can be converted to liquid on
increasing temperatures and liquid can be converted to gas at high temperatures. Solid can be
directly converted to gas at high temperatures. This process is called sublimation. Similarly, gases can
be converted into liquids by decreasing temperature and increasing pressure and liquid can be
converted into solids at low temperatures. Temperature also affects the rate of reaction in a positive
or negative way.
The kinetic energy of the particles increases with increasing temperature. This increase in kinetic
energy increases the speed of particles and the particles start vibrating with greater speed. The
energy supplied by heat decreases or overcomes the forces of attraction between the particles. The
particles remove from their fixed positions and start moving more freely. At a stage, the solid melts
and is converted to liquid. The temperature at which solid melts to become a liquid is called its
melting point. This process is called fusion when two separate solid objects made from the same
substance are melted, they can get mixed together into a new one.
The main ways to change matter from one state to another are heating and
cooling. We can convert a solid into a liquid by giving it heat. Similarly, liquid
can be changed to gas by heating. The reverse is also true, when gas is removed, some
of its heat energy becomes liquid. When a liquid is further removed, its heat energy
becomes solid.
The kinetic energy of particles and inter-space between them increases due to the
increasing temperature. This increase in kinetic energy and space between the particles
decreases the force of attraction between particles.
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Pressure is a physical force applied on an object by something in contact with it. Pressure is
calculated as the force per unit area. The pressure exerted by the gas (which is enclosed in a chamber
surrounded by a vacuum) on the walls of the chamber depends on three factors: the amount of gas
in the chamber, the volume of the chamber and the temperature of the gas.
With respect to gases, the relationship between pressure and temperature is described. The
pressure-temperature relationship is described by gas law which states that the pressure of a given
amount of a particular gas is directly proportional to its temperature at a constant volume. It can be
represented as:
P∝T
When the temperature increases, the volume of the gas also increases at constant
pressure. As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the molecule increases
and the gas needs more volume to move that is why volume increases.
One example of the effect of temperature on chemical reaction rates is the use of light sticks or glow
sticks. The light stick undergoes a chemical reaction that is called chemiluminescence. But this
reaction does not require or produce heat. Its rate is affected by temperature. Other examples are
precipitation reaction, activation energy etc.
Magnetism and Matter
DPP-01
[Topic: Earth’s Magnetism, Magnetic Materials]
1. The permeability of a magnetic material is 0.9983. Name the type of magnetic materials it
represents.
2. The horizontal component of earth's magnetic field at a place is 𝐵 and the angle of dip is 60∘. What
is the value of vertical component of the earth's magnetic field at equator?
3. What are permanent magnets? Give one example.
4. Which of the following substances are diamagnetic?
Bi, Al, Na, Cu, Ca and Ni
6. A magnetic needle free to rotate in a vertical plane parallel to the magnetic meridian has its north
tip down in 60∘ with the horizontal. The horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field at the
place is known to be 0.4𝐺. Determine the magnitude of the earth's magnetic field at the place.
7. The susceptibility of a magnetic material is -2.6 × 10−5 . Identify the type of magnetic material and
state its two properties.
8. Show diagrammatically the behaviour of magnetic field lines in the presence of (i) paramagnetic
and (ii) diamagnetic substances. How does one explain this distinguishing feature?
9. Out of the two magnetic materials, ' 𝐴 ' has relative permeability slightly greater than unity while
' 𝐵 ' has less than unity. Identify the nature of the materials ' 𝐴 ' and ' 𝐵 '. Will their susceptibilities
be positive or negative?
Or
Draw magnetic field lines when a (i) diamagnetic, (ii) paramagnetic substance is placed in external
magnetic field. Which magnetic property distinguishes this behaviour of the field due to the
substances?
12. (a) An iron ring of relative permeability 𝜇𝑟 , has windings of insulated copper wire of 𝑛 turns per
metre. When the current in the windings is 𝐼, find the expression for the magnetic field in the ring.
(b) The susceptibility of a magnetic material is 0.9853. Identify the type of magnetic material.
Draw the modification of the field pattern on keeping a piece of this material in a uniform magnetic
field.
13. (a) A small compass needle of magnetic moment 𝜏n is free to turn about an axis perpendicular to
the direction of uniform magnetic field ' 𝐵 '. The moment of inertia of the needle about the axis is 𝐼.
The needle is slightly disturbed from its stable position and then released. Prove that it executes
simple harmonic motion. Hence deduce the expression for its time period.
(b) A compass needle, free to turn in a vertical plane orients itself with its axis vertical at a certain
place on the earth. Find out the values of (i) horizontal component of earth s magnetic field and (ii)
angle of dip at the place.
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M M
(a) M (b) (c) (d) 2M
2 2
3. The major contribution of magnetism in substances is due to
(a) orbital motion of electrons
(b) spin motion of electrons
(c) equally due to orbital and spin motions of electrons
(d) hidden magnets
4. Magnetic dipole moment is a vector quantity directed from
(a) south pole to north pole (b) north pole to south pole
(c) east to west (d) west to east
5. The magnetic potential at a point distant 10 cm, from the middle point of a magnetic dipole on a line inclined
at an angle of 60° with the axis is 3 CGS emu. Then, the magnetic dipole moment of the magnet is:
(a) 300 ab – amp × cm2 (b) 600 ab – amp × cm2
(c) 30 ab – amp × cm2 (d) 60 ab – amp × cm2
6. If the distance between two magnetic poles is doubled and their pole strength is doubled, then force between
them will be
(a) remain unchanged (b) become twice (c) become 8 times (d) become 4 time
7. Magnetic lines of force due to a bar magnet do not intersect because
(a) a point always has a single net magnetic field
(b) the lines have similar charges and so repel each other
(c) the lines always diverge from a single force
(d) None of these
8. A short bar magnet, placed with its axis at 30° with an external magnetic field of 0.16 T, experiences a
torque of magnitude 0.032 J. The magnetic moment of the bar magnet is (in units of J/T)
(a) 4 (b) 0.2 (c) 0.5 (d) 0.4
9. The net magnetic moment of two identical magnets each of magnetic moment M0, inclined at 60° with each
other is
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Objective Qs (1 mark)
1. A magnetic dipole moment of a bar magnet is a vector quantity directed:
(a) upward at perpendicular bisector to the line joining to north pole and south pole
(c) downward at perpendicular bisector to the line joining to north pole and south pole
2. A small compass needle of magnetic moment ' M ' and moment of inertia ' I ' is free to oscillate in
a magnetic field 'B'. It is slightly disturbed from its equilibrium position and then released. Show
that it executes simple harmonic motion. Hence, write the expression for its time period.
[CBSE 2023]
4. Write the four important properties of the magnetic field lines due to a bar magnet.
[CBSE 2023]
Numerical Qs (1 - 5 marks)
5. A bar magnet of magnetic moment 6JT −1 is aligned at 60∘ with uniform external magnetic field
of 0.44 T. Calculate:
(A) the work done is turning the magnet to align its magnetic moment:
(B) the torque on the magnet in the final orientation in case (ii).
[CBSE 2023]
2. MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
Objective Qs (1 mark)
6. If the magnetizing field on a ferromagnetic material is increased, its permeability:
(a) decreases
(b) increases
8. A uniform magnetic field gets modified as shown in figure when two specimens (i) and (ii) are
placed in it.
(i)
(ii)
(B) How is the magnetic susceptibility of specimen (i) different from that of specimen (ii)?
9. Relative permeability of a material 𝜇𝑟 = 0.5. Identify the nature of the magnetic material and
write its relation to magnetic susceptibility.
[CBSE 2020]
10. A deuteron and an alpha particle having same momentum are in turn allowed to pass through a
magnetic field 𝐵 ⃗ , acting normal to the direction of motion of the particles. Calculate the ratio of
the radii of the circular paths described by them.
[CBSE 2019]
11. (A) Define the term magnetic susceptibility and write its relation in terms of relative magnetic
permeability.
(B) Two magnetic materials A and B have relative magnetic permeabilities of 0.96 and 500.
ldentify the magnetic materials 𝐴 and 𝐵.
[CBSE 2018]
12. Write two properties of a material suitable for making (A) a permanent magnet, and (B) an
electromagnet.
[CBSE 2017]
13. How will you distinguish a diamagnetic substance from a paramagnetic substance in respect of
their behaviour in a uniform and non-uniform field?
[CBSE 2016]
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(Practice Sheet)
1 Which of the following substances cannot be used to make a permanent magnet?
A. Iron B. Cobalt
C. Nickel D. Aluminium
2 A bar magnet is divided into two equal halves along its length. What will be the result?
A. Two separate magnets B. A stronger magnet
C. Two weaker magnets D. The magnetic properties will be lost
3 The magnetic field inside a solenoid is:
A. Zero B. Maximum at the ends
C. Uniform D. Minimum at the centre
4 The magnetic field lines outside a magnet:
A. Always start from the north pole and end B. Always start from the south pole and end
at the south pole at the north pole
C. Can start from either pole and end at D. Do not exist outside the magnet
the other pole
5 The magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil carrying current is:
A. Zero B. Maximum
C. Minimum D. Indeterminate
6 A bar magnet of length 10cm and magnetic moment 2.5Am² is placed in a magnetic field of
strength 0.8T. Calculate the torque experienced by the magnet if it is placed at an angle of
30 degrees with the direction of the magnetic field.
7 A magnetic field of strength 0.5T is applied perpendicular to a circular loop of radius 20cm.
If the loop has 100 turns, calculate the magnetic flux passing through the loop.
8 A solenoid of length 50cm and radius 2cm has 500 turns. If a current of 2A is passed through
the solenoid, calculate the magnetic field strength inside it.
9 A wire carrying a current of 5A is bent into a circular loop of radius 10cm. Calculate the
magnetic field strength at the centre of the loop.
10 A current-carrying coil has 200 turns and a magnetic moment of 4.0Am². If the coil is placed
in a magnetic field of strength 0.6T and experiences a torque of 0.8Nm, calculate the angle
between the magnetic moment and the magnetic field.
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1 The magnetic field intensity at the axial point of a magnetic dipole is:
A. Zero B. Maximum
C. Minimum D. Indeterminate
2 The magnetic field intensity at the equatorial point of a magnetic dipole is:
A. Zero B. Maximum
C. Minimum D. Indeterminate
3 The magnetic field intensity at a point on the axial line of a magnetic dipole is given by
the equation:
μ0 2M μ0 M
A. B = ( ) × ( 3
) B. B = ( ) × ( 3 )
4π r 4π r
μ0 3M μ0 4M
C. B = ( ) × ( ) D. B = ( ) × ( )
4π r3 4π r3
4 The magnetic field intensity at a point on the equatorial line of a magnetic dipole is given
by the equation:
μ0 2M μ0 M
A. B = ( ) × ( ) B. B = ( ) × ( 3 )
4π r3 4π r
μ0 3M μ0 4M
C. B = ( ) × ( ) D. B = ( ) × ( )
4π r3 4π r3
5 The magnetic field intensity due to a magnetic dipole is directly proportional to:
A. Magnetic moment (M) B. Distance (r)
C. Both magnetic moment (M) and distance D. None of the above
(r)
6 A magnetic dipole of moment 6A·m² is placed in a uniform magnetic field of intensity 0.4T.
Calculate the torque experienced by the dipole when its dipole moment is inclined at an
angle of 60 degrees to the direction of the magnetic field.
7 A magnetic dipole of moment 4.8 × 10(-2) A·m² is placed in a magnetic field of intensity 0.6T.
If the dipole is aligned parallel to the field, calculate the potential energy of the dipole.
8 A magnetic dipole of moment 9.5 × 10(-3) A·m² experiences a torque of 4.2 × 10(-2) N·m when
placed in a magnetic field. Determine the magnetic field intensity.
9 A magnetic dipole of moment 5.2 × 10(-3) A·m² is placed in a magnetic field of intensity 0.8T.
If the dipole is at an angle of 30 degrees to the field, calculate the work done to rotate the
dipole to align it parallel to the field.
10 A magnetic dipole of moment 7.5 × 10(-2) A·m² is placed in a uniform magnetic field of
intensity 0.5T. If the dipole is at an angle of 45 degrees to the field, calculate the torque acting
on the dipole.
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1 The torque acting on a magnetic dipole is maximum when the angle between the dipole
moment and the magnetic field is:
A. 0° B. 45°
C. 90° D. 180°
2 A bar magnet is freely suspended in a uniform magnetic field. The magnet comes to rest
with its axis aligned along the magnetic field. What can you conclude about the magnetic
field at that location?
A. The magnetic field is non-uniform. B. The magnetic field is zero.
C. The magnetic field is parallel to the D. The magnetic field is perpendicular to the
Earth's magnetic field. Earth's magnetic field.
3 The potential energy of a magnetic dipole in a magnetic field is minimum when the angle
between the dipole moment and the magnetic field is:
A. 0° B. 45°
C. 90° D. 180°
4 The magnetic field due to a magnetic dipole at a point on its axial line is:
A. Zero B. Maximum
C. Minimum D. None of the above
5 A magnetic dipole is placed in a non-uniform magnetic field. The dipole will experience:
A. Only translational force B. Only rotational force
C. Both translational and rotational force D. No force
6 A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 4.5Am² is placed in a magnetic field of strength
0.6T. If the angle between the dipole moment and the magnetic field is 30 degrees,
calculate the torque experienced by the dipole.
7 A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 2.8 × 10⁻² Am² is placed in a magnetic field of
strength 0.4T. If the dipole makes an angle of 60 degrees with the magnetic field, calculate
the torque experienced by the dipole.
8 A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 3.5Am² is placed in a magnetic field of strength 0.8T.
If the angle between the dipole moment and the magnetic field is 45 degrees, calculate the
torque experienced by the dipole.
9 A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 6Am² is placed in a magnetic field of strength 0.5T. If
the dipole makes an angle of 90 degrees with the magnetic field, calculate the torque
experienced by the dipole.
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10 A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 1.5 × 10⁻³ Am² is placed in a magnetic field of
strength 0.3T. If the angle between the dipole moment and the magnetic field is 0 degrees,
calculate the torque experienced by the dipole.
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1 Which of the following materials is ferromagnetic?
A. Aluminium B. Copper
C. Iron D. Silver
2 Paramagnetic substances are those that:
B. Exhibit a weak attraction towards a
A. Exhibit no magnetic properties
magnetic field
C. Exhibit a strong repulsion towards a D. Exhibit a strong attraction towards a
magnetic field magnetic field
3 Diamagnetic materials:
A. Exhibit no magnetic properties B. Exhibit a weak attraction towards a
magnetic field
C. Exhibit a strong repulsion towards a D. Exhibit a strong attraction towards a
magnetic field magnetic field
4 The magnetic moment of a paramagnetic substance is:
A. Always zero B. Dependent on temperature
C. Independent of the external magnetic D. Independent of the atomic structure
field
5 Which of the following materials can retain their magnetization even after the removal of
an external magnetic field?
A. Ferromagnetic materials B. Diamagnetic materials
C. Paramagnetic materials D. Non-magnetic materials
6 A piece of iron has a mass of 200 grams. If the density of iron is 7.8g/cm³, calculate the
volume of the iron piece.
7 A coil with 500 turns is wound on a magnetic core. If the magnetic field through each turn
of the coil is 0.05T, calculate the total magnetic flux passing through the coil.
8 A magnetic field of 0.4T is applied to a magnetic material, and it experiences a magnetic force
of 2N. If the length of the material is 0.5m, calculate the magnetic pole strength.
9 A magnetic material has a magnetic susceptibility of 200. If the magnetic field strength is 400
A/m, calculate the magnetization produced in the material.
10 A cylindrical bar magnet has a length of 10cm and a magnetic moment of 4Am². Calculate
the magnetic field strength at a point on the axial line of the magnet, which is 5cm away from
its centre.
EXEMPLAR SOLUTION
Chapter 5-
Magnetism and Matter
Multiple Choice Questions I
5.1. A toroid of n turns, mean radius R and cross-sectional radius a carries current I. It is placed on a
horizontal table taken as x-y plane. Its magnetic moment m
a) is non-zero and points in the z-direction by symmetry
5.2. The magnetic field of the earth can be modelled by that of a point dipole placed at the centre of the
earth. The dipole axis makes an angle of 11.3o with the axis of the earth. At Mumbai, declination is nearly
zero. Then,
a) the declination varies between 11.3o W to 11.3o E
b) the least declination is 0o
c) the plane defined by dipole axis and the earth axis passes through Greenwich
d) declination average over the earth must be always negative
Answer:
a) the declination varies between 11.3o W to 11.3o E
5.4. Consider the two idealized systems: i) a parallel plate capacitor with large plates and small separation
and ii) a long solenoid of length L >> R, radius of cross-section. In i) E is ideally treated as a constant
between plates and zero outside. In ii) magnetic field is constant inside the solenoid and zero outside. These
idealised assumptions, however, contradict fundamental laws as below:
a) case (i) contradicts Gauss’s law for electrostatic fields
b) case (ii) contradicts Gauss’s law for magnetic fields
5.5. A paramagnetic sample shows a net magnetisation of 8 Am-1 when placed in an external magnetic field
of 0.6T at a temperature of 4K. When the same sample is placed in an external magnetic field of 0.2T at a
temperature of 16K, the magnetisation will be
a) 32/3 Am-1
b) 2/3 Am-1
c) 6 Am-1
d) 2.4 Am-1
Answer:
b) 2/3 Am-1
5.8. A long solenoid has 1000 turns per meter and carries a current of 1 A. It has a soft iron core of μr =
1000. The core is heated beyond the Curie temperature Tc
a) the H field in the solenoid is unchanged but the B field decreases drastically
b) the H and B fields in the solenoid are nearly unchanged
c) the magnetisation in the core reverses direction
d) the magnetisation in the core diminishes by a factor of about 108
Answer:
a) the H field in the solenoid is unchanged but the B field decreases drastically
d) the magnetisation in the core diminishes by a factor of about 108
5.9. Essential difference between electrostatic shielding by a conducting shell and magneto static shielding
is due to
a) electrostatic field lines can end on charges and conductors have free charges
b) lines of B can also end but conductors cannot end them
c) lines of B cannot end on any material and perfect shielding is not possible
d) shells of high permeability materials can be used to divert lines of B from the interior region
Answer:
a) electrostatic field lines can end on charges and conductors have free charges
c) lines of B cannot end on any material and perfect shielding is not possible
d) shells of high permeability materials can be used to divert lines of B from the interior region
5.10. Let the magnetic field on the earth be modelled by that of a point magnetic dipole at the centre of the
earth. The angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator
a) is always zero
b) can be zero at specific points
c) can be positive or negative
d) is bounded
Answer:
b) can be zero at specific points
c) can be positive or negative
d) is bounded
5.11. A proton has spin and magnetic moment just like an electron. Why then its effect is neglected in
magnetism of materials?
Answer:
The comparison between the spinning of a proton and an electron is done by comparing their magnetic dipole
moment which is given as
μp = eh/4πmp
μe = eh/4πme
μp/μe = me/mp = 1/1837 >> 1
μp << μe
5.12. A permanent magnet in the shape of a thin cylinder of length 10 cm has M = 106 A/m. Calculate the
magnetisation current Im.
Answer:
Intensity of magnetisation = 106 A/m
Length, l = 0.1 m
M = IM/l
IM = Ml = 105 A
5.13. Explain quantitatively the order of magnitude difference between the diamagnetic susceptibility of N2
and Cu.
Answer:
Density of nitrogen = 28 g/ 22400 cc
Density of copper = 8 g/ 22400 cc
Ratio of densities = 16 × 10-4
Diamagnetic susceptibility = density of nitrogen/density of copper = 1.6 × 10-4
5.14. From molecular view point, discuss the temperature dependence of susceptibility for diamagnetism,
paramagnetism, and ferromagnetism.
Answer:
The temperature dependence of susceptibility for a diamagnetism is not much affected by the temperature.
The temperature dependence of susceptibility for a paramagnetism and ferromagnetism is affected by the
temperature that is as the temperature rises, the magnetic moments get disturbed.
5.15. A ball of superconducting material is dipped in liquid nitrogen and placed near a bar magnet. i) In
which direction will it move? ii) What will be the direction of it’s magnetic moment?
Answer:
i) The superconducting material will move away from the bar magnet.
ii) The direction of the magnetic moment will be from left to right.
Short Answers
5.16. Verify the Gauss’s law for magnetic field of a point dipole of dipole moment m at the origin for the
surface which is a sphere of radius R.
Answer:
P is the point at a distance r from O and OP, then magnetic field is given as:
dS is the elementary area of the surface P, then
dS = r2 (r2 sin θ d θr)
5.17. Three identical bar magnets are riveted together at centre in the same plane as shown in the figure.
This system is placed at rest in a slowly varying magnetic field. It is found that the system of magnets does
not show any motion. The north-south poles of one magnet is shown in the figure. Determine the poles of
the remaining two.
Answer:
The system will have a net torque and the net force equal to zero as the system is in equilibrium.
5.18. Suppose we want to verify the analogy between electrostatic and magnetostatic by an explicit
experiment. Consider the motion of i) electric dipole p in an electrostatic field E and ii) magnetic dipole m
in a magnetic field B. Write down a set of conditions on E, B, p, m so that the two motion are verified to be
identical.
Answer:
pE sin θ = μB sin θ
pE = μB
E = cB
pcB = μB
p = μ/c
5.19. A bar magnet of magnetic moment m and moment of inertia I is cut into two equal pieces,
perpendicular to length. Let T be the period of oscillations of the original magnet about an axis through the
mid point, perpendicular to length, in a magnetic field B. What would be the similar period T’ for each
piece?
Answer:
T is the time period
I is the moment of inertia
m is the mass of magnet
B is the magnetic field
T = 2π√I/MB
Magnetic dipole moment M’ = M/2
Time period is given as T’ = T/2
5.20. Use i) the Ampere’s law for H and ii) continuity of lines of B, to conclude that inside a bar magnet a)
lines of H run from the N pole to S pole, while b) lines of B must run from the S pole to N pole.
Answer:
Solving the above equation we get the angle between more than 90o so that cos θ is
negative.
Long Answers
5.21. Verify the Ampere’s law for magnetic field of a point dipole of dipole moment Take C
as the closed curve running clockwise along i) the z-axis from z = a > 0 to z = R; ii) along the quarter circle
of radius R and centre at the origin, in the first quadrant of x-z plane; iii) along the x-axis from x = R to x =
a and iv) along the quarter circle of radius a and centre at the origin in the first quadrant of x-z plane.
Answer:
a)
Along z-axis, magnetic field = μ0M/4π(1/a2-1/R2)
b)
Magnetic field at point A on the circular arc is = μ0m/4πR2
c)
5.22. What are the dimensions of χ, the magnetic susceptibility? Consider an H-atom. Guess an expression
for χ, upto a constant by constructing a quanity of dimensions of χ, out of parameters of the atom: e, m, v,
R and μ0. Here, m is the electronic mass, v is electronic velocity, R is Bohr radius. Estimate the number so
obtained and compare with the value of | χ| equivalent to 10-5 for many solid materials.
Answer:
χm = I/H = intensity of magnetisation/magnetising force
χ is dimensionless as I and H has same units
χ = 10-4
5.23. Assume the dipole model for earth’s magnetic field B which is given by Bv = vertical component of
magnetic field = μ0/4π 2m cos θ/r3, BH = horizontal component of magnetic field = μ0/4π 2m sin θm/r3, θ =
90o latitude as measured from magnetic equator. Find loci of points for which i) |B| is minimum ii) dip
angle is zero, and iii) dip angle is ±45o.
Answer:
a) |B| is minimum at the magnetic equator.
b) Angle of dip is zero when θ = π/2
c) When dip angle is ±45o θ = tan-1 is the locus.
5.24. Consider the plane S formed by the dipole axis and the axis of earth. Let P be point on the magnetic
equator and in S. Let Q be the point of intersection of the geographical and magnetic equators. Obtain the
declination and dip angle at P and Q.
Answer:
Point P is in the plane, S is in the north and the declination is zero.
The declination is zero for point P as the point lies in the plane S formed by the dipole axis and the axis of the
earth
The angle of dip is zero for point Q as the point Q lies on the magnetic equator and the angle of declination is
11.3o.
5.25. There are two current carrying planar coils made each from identical wires of length L. C1 is circular
and C2 is square. They are so constructed that they have same frequency of oscillation when they are
placed in the same uniform B and carry the same current. Find a in terms of R.
Answer:
C1 is the circular coil with radius R, length L, and no.of turns per unit length n1 = L/2πR
C2 is the square with side a, perimeter L, and no.of turns per unit length n2 = L/4a
Magnetic moment of C1 = m1 = n1iA1
Magnetic moment of C2 = m2 = n2iA2
m1 = LiR/2
m2 = Lia/4
Moment of inertia of C1 = I1 = MR2/2
Moment of inertia of C2 = Ma2/12
Solving the above, we get, a = 3R
NCERT TEXTBOOK SOLUTION
CHAPTER – 5
MAGNETISM AND MATTER
Exercises
Question 5.1:
A short bar magnet placed with its axis at 30º with a uniform external magnetic field of 0.25 T
experiences a torque of magnitude equal to 4.5 × 10−2 J. What is the magnitude of magnetic
moment of the magnet?
Answer:
Angle between the bar magnet and the external magnetic field,θ = 30°
T = MB sin θ
Question 5.2:
A short bar magnet of magnetic moment m = 0.32 J T−1 is placed in a uniform magnetic field of
0.15 T. If the bar is free to rotate in the plane of the field, which orientation would correspond
to its (a) stable, and (b) unstable equilibrium? What is the potential energy of the magnet in
each case?
Answer:
(a)The bar magnet is aligned along the magnetic field. This system is considered as being in
stable equilibrium. Hence, the angle θ, between the bar magnet and the magnetic field is 0°.
θ = 180°
Question 5.3:
A closely wound solenoid of 800 turns and area of cross section 2.5 × 10−4 m2 carries a current
of 3.0 A. Explain the sense in which the solenoid acts like a bar magnet. What is its
associated magnetic moment?
Answer:
The magnetic moment associated with the given current-carrying solenoid is calculated as:
M=nIA
= 0.6 J T−1
Question 5.4:
If the solenoid in Exercise 5.5 is free to turn about the vertical direction and a uniform
horizontal magnetic field of 0.25 T is applied, what is the magnitude of torque on the solenoid
when its axis makes an angle of 30° with the direction of applied field?
Answer:
The angle θ, between the axis of the solenoid and the direction of the applied field is 30°.
Therefore, the torque acting on the solenoid is given as:
Question 5.5:
A bar magnet of magnetic moment 1.5 J T−1 lies aligned with the direction of a uniform
magnetic field of 0.22 T.
(a) What is the amount of work required by an external torque to turn the magnet so as to
align its magnetic moment: (i) normal to the field direction, (ii) opposite to the field direction?
(b) What is the torque on the magnet in cases (i) and (ii)?
Answer:
Final angle between the axis and the magnetic field, θ2 = 90°
The work required to make the magnetic moment normal to the direction of magnetic field is
given as:
(ii) Initial angle between the axis and the magnetic field, θ1 = 0°
Final angle between the axis and the magnetic field, θ2 = 180°
The work required to make the magnetic moment opposite to the direction of magnetic field is
given as:
∴Torque,
Question 5.6:
A closely wound solenoid of 2000 turns and area of cross-section 1.6 × 10−4 m2, carrying a
current of 4.0 A, is suspended through its centre allowing it to turn in a horizontal plane.
(b) What is the force and torque on the solenoid if a uniform horizontal magnetic field of 7.5 ×
10−2 T is set up at an angle of 30º with the axis of the solenoid?
Answer:
(a)The magnetic moment along the axis of the solenoid is calculated as:
M = nAI
= 1.28 Am2
Angle between the magnetic field and the axis of the solenoid, θ = 30°
Torque,
Since the magnetic field is uniform, the force on the solenoid is zero. The torque on the
solenoid is
Question 5.7:
A short bar magnet has a magnetic moment of 0.48 J T−1. Give the direction and magnitude of
the magnetic field produced by the magnet at a distance of 10 cm from the centre of the
magnet on (a) the axis, (b) the equatorial lines (normal bisector) of the magnet.
Answer:
The magnetic field at distance d, from the centre of the magnet on the axis is given by the
relation:
Where,
(b) The magnetic field at a distance of 10 cm (i.e., d = 0.1 m) on the equatorial line of the
magnet is given as:
Question 5.8:
A short bar magnet placed in a horizontal plane has its axis aligned along the magnetic north-
south direction. Null points are found on the axis of the magnet at 14 cm from the centre of the
magnet. The earth’s magnetic field at the place is 0.36 G and the angle of dip is zero. What is
the total magnetic field on the normal bisector of the magnet at the same distance as the
null−point (i.e., 14 cm) from the centre of the magnet? (At null points, field due to a magnet is
equal and opposite to the horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field.)
Answer:
The magnetic field at a distance d, on the axis of the magnet is given as:
Where,
M = Magnetic moment
The magnetic field at the same distance d, on the equatorial line of the magnet is given as:
Hence, the magnetic field is 0.54 G in the direction of earth’s magnetic field.
Question 5.9:
If the bar magnet in exercise 5.13 is turned around by 180º, where will the new null points be
located?
Answer:
The magnetic field on the axis of the magnet at a distance d1 = 14 cm, can be written as:
Where,
M = Magnetic moment
= Permeability of free space
If the bar magnet is turned through 180°, then the neutral point will lie on the equatorial line.
Hence, the magnetic field at a distance d2, on the equatorial line of the magnet can be written
as:
The new null points will be located 11.1 cm on the normal bisector.
MAGNETISM AND MATTER
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