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What are paramagnetic substances? Explain the origin of paramagnetism.

Important Questions on Magnetism

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New Simplified Physics (Vol 1) For Class 12>Chapter 5 - Magnetism>Text Based Exercises>Q 34
What are ferromagnetic substances? Explain briefly domain theory to explain ferromagnetism.
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New Simplified Physics (Vol 1) For Class 12>Chapter 5 - Magnetism>Text Based Exercises>Q 35
Explain the phenomenon of hysteresis in magnetic materials. Draw a hysteresis loop showing remanence and coercive force.
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New Simplified Physics (Vol 1) For Class 12>Chapter 5 - Magnetism>Text Based Exercises>Q 36
Define the terms retentivity and coercivity.
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New Simplified Physics (Vol 1) For Class 12>Chapter 5 - Magnetism>Text Based Exercises>Q 37
In what way is the behaviour of a diamagnetic material different from that of a paramagnetic, when kept in an external magnetic field?
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New Simplified Physics (Vol 1) For Class 12>Chapter 5 - Magnetism>Text Based Exercises>Q 38
Draw a hysteresis loop with axes labelled and showing remanence and coercive force. What does the area of the loop represent?
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New Simplified Physics (Vol 1) For Class 12>Chapter 5 - Magnetism>Text Based Exercises>Q 39
An electron of mass me revolves around a nucleus of charge +Ze. Show that it behaves like a tiny magnetic dipole. Hence prove that the magnetic moment associated with it is expressed as μ→=-e2 meL→ where L→ is the orbital angular momentum of the electron. Give the significance of negative sign.
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New Simplified Physics (Vol 1) For Class 12>Chapter 5 - Magnetism>Text Based Exercises>Q 40
Permanent magnets are made of special alloys while the cores of temporary magnets are made of soft iron. Why?
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New Simplified Physics (Vol 1) For Class 12>Chapter 5 - Magnetism>Text Based Exercises>Q 41
Depict the field-line pattern due to a current carrying solenoid of finite length. In what way do these lines differ from those due to an electric dipole?