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WORKSHEET 1(Magnetism and matter)
1)A bar magnet AB with magnetic moment M is cut into two equal parts perpendicular to its axis. One
part is kept over the other so that end B is exactly over A. What will be the magnetic moment of the
combination so formed?
(a)zero (b)M/4 (c)M (d)3M/4
2)Two unlike magnetic poles of strength 10 A-m each are held in air at a distance of 0.10 m from each
other. What is the magnetic force of attraction between them?
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(a)3x10 N (b)2.5x10 N (c)1.5x10 N (d)1x10 N
3)SI unit of magnetic dipole moment is
2
2
(a)A/m (b)A-m (c)volt/meter (d)A/m
4) We can determine the sense of magnetic field lines surrounding a straight current carrying
conductor by applying ________________rule.
5) The magnetic field strength at a point due to a short bar on its axis varies____________as
cube of distance of the point from the centre of magnet.
6) Inside the body of magnet the direction of magnetic field lines is from_______________.
7) Why is a current loop considered a magnetic dipole?
8) A bar magnet is placed in a uniform magnetic field with its magnetic moment making an
angle Ө with the field. (i) Write expressions for torque on the bar magnet and potential energy
of magnet in this orientation. (ii) When is this energy minimum?
9) What happens if a bar magnet is cut into two pieces (i) transverse to its length (ii) along its
length?
10) What is the surest test of magnetism? Justify.

