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A magnetic needle lying parallel to a magnetic field requires W unit(s) of work to turn it through 60°. The torque needed to maintain the needle in this position will be,

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Important Questions on Matter and Magnetism

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Two tangent galvanometers A and B connected in series to a d. c. source have their number of turns in the ratio 1:3 and diameters in the ratio 1:2 of their coils which is correct for reduction factor and deflection of both galvanometers. 
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The time period of a freely suspended bar magnet does not depends on :- 
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For a vibration magnetometer, the time period of freely suspended bar magnet can be reduced by:- 
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A magnet is suspended in such a way that it oscillates in the horizontal plane. It makes 20 oscillations per minute at a place where dip angle is 30° and 15 oscillations per minute at a place where dip angle is 60°. The ratio of the total earth's magnetic field at the two places is -
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 Magnetic moments of two identical bar magnets are M and 2M respectively. Both are combined in such a way that their similar poles are together. The time period in this situation is 'T1'. If polarity of one of the magnet is reversed then its period becomes 'T2' then :- 
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Time period of thin bar magnet of vibration magnetometer is 'T'. If it cuts into two equal parts in then the time period of each part fashions.
(a) Along or parallel to its length.
(b) Perpendicular to its length.
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 The ratio of the magnetic field due to a small bar magnet in end on position to broad side on position is :- 
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The magnetic field at a point X on the axis of a small bar magnet is equal to the field at a point Y on the equator of the same magnet. The ratio of the distances of point X and Y from the centre of the magnet is :-