Class 12 Physics (Part 1) Chapter 10 Magnetic Classification of Substances

Key Concept: Coercivity and Demagnetization

b) $1.8 \, A$
[Solution Description]
The coercivity $H_c$ is related to the demagnetizing current $I$ as:
$H_c = \frac{NI}{l}$
Rearranging for $I$:
$I = \frac{H_c \times l}{N} = \frac{3000 \times 0.3}{500} = 1.8 \, A$

Key Concept: High Permeability Importance

c) To ensure easy magnetization with small current
[Solution Description]
High permeability allows the core to be easily magnetized, producing a strong magnetic field even with a small magnetizing current. This makes the electromagnet efficient.

Key Concept: Permanent Magnets

d) Cobalt steel
[Solution Description]
Permanent magnets require materials with high retentivity and high coercivity to maintain magnetization. Steel, particularly 'Cobalt steel', and alloys like 'ticonal' and 'alnico' are commonly used for this purpose. Among the options, 'Cobalt steel' fits these criteria.

Key Concept: Magnetic susceptibility and Curie temperature

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that the magnetic susceptibility of a ferromagnetic material above its Curie temperature ($T_c$) follows the relation $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$, which is the Curie-Weiss law. This is true as per the syllabus. The Reason explains that above $T_c$, thermal energy disrupts the alignment of atomic dipoles, making the material paramagnetic. This is also correct and directly explains why the susceptibility follows the Curie-Weiss behavior. Hence, both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

Key Concept: Laboratory Demagnetization Method

c) By gradually reducing alternating current to zero
[Solution Description]
In the laboratory method, a magnet is placed inside a solenoid carrying alternating current. The current is gradually reduced to zero, ensuring complete demagnetization as the domains lose their alignment due to the changing magnetic field.

Key Concept: Magnetisation in Paramagnetic Materials

d) $5 \times 10^{-6}$
[Solution Description]
The magnetic susceptibility $c_m$ is defined as $c_m = \frac{M}{H}$. Given $M = 5 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{A/m}$ and $H = 1000 \, \text{A/m}$, the susceptibility is calculated as:
$c_m = \frac{5 \times 10^{-3}}{1000} = 5 \times 10^{-6}$
Thus, the susceptibility $c_m$ is $5 \times 10^{-6}$.

Key Concept: Properties of Ferromagnetic Substances

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
For ferromagnetic materials, the magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ is given by the Curie-Weiss law:
$\chi_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$
where $C$ is a constant, $T$ is the temperature, and $T_c$ is the Curie temperature. Below $T_c$, the material exhibits ferromagnetism, but above $T_c$, it behaves as a paramagnetic material. Thus, the Assertion is true because the susceptibility indeed follows the Curie-Weiss law above $T_c$, and the Reason correctly explains why this happens since the material transitions to paramagnetic behavior above $T_c$.

Key Concept: Electromagnets

d) High permeability and low retentivity
[Solution Description]
The core of an electromagnet should have high permeability (to enhance magnetic flux) and low retentivity (to avoid residual magnetism). Soft iron meets these requirements, making it an ideal material for electromagnets.

Key Concept: Properties of Diamagnetic Substances

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that a diamagnetic liquid in a U-tube will rise in the arm where the magnetic field is weaker. This is because diamagnetic substances are repelled by a magnetic field and thus move towards regions with weaker magnetic fields. Therefore, the liquid level rises in the arm where the field is weaker. The Reason correctly explains this behavior, as it states that diamagnetic substances move from stronger to weaker parts of the field. Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Magnetization in paramagnetic substances

b) Inversely proportional to temperature
[Solution Description]
According to Curie's law, the magnetization $M$ of a paramagnetic substance is given by $M = C \left( \frac{H}{T} \right)$, where $C$ is the Curie constant and $H$ is the magnetic intensity. This shows that $M$ is inversely proportional to $T$. Therefore, as temperature increases, magnetization decreases.

Key Concept: Hysteresis Loop Characteristics

b) Because of the resistance of domain walls to alignment changes
[Solution Description]
The magnetisation lags behind the magnetising field due to the resistance offered by domain walls to changes in alignment. Even after the external field is removed, some domains retain their alignment, causing $M$ to not immediately follow $H$.

Key Concept: Paramagnetism and Curie's Law

c) $\frac{c_m}{2}$
[Solution Description]
According to Curie’s law, the susceptibility of a paramagnetic material is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature. Mathematically, $c_m \propto \frac{1}{T}$. If the initial susceptibility is $c_m$ at temperature \textit{T}, then after doubling the temperature to $2T$, the new susceptibility $c_m'$ becomes $c_m' = \frac{c_m}{2}$.

Key Concept: Retentivity

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion (A) states that soft iron has higher retentivity than steel, which is true as per the syllabus. The reason (R) states that high retentivity is desirable for making permanent magnets, which is also true. However, the reason does not explain why soft iron has higher retentivity than steel; it merely states a general property of retentivity. Therefore, both are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Key Concept: Units of Magnetic Permeability

d) Farad/meter
[Solution Description]
The SI units of magnetic permeability (\mu) include newton/ampere$^2$ (N A$^{-2}$), tesla-meter/ampere (T m A$^{-1}$), and weber/ampere-meter (Wb A$^{-1}$ m$^{-1}$). However, farad/meter (F m$^{-1}$) is the unit of permittivity, not permeability.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetism, Curie Temperature

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that ferromagnetic substances become paramagnetic above the Curie temperature. This is true because thermal energy disrupts the alignment of magnetic domains, eliminating ferromagnetism. The Reason gives the correct mathematical relation for susceptibility in the paramagnetic region ($T > T_c$), which explains why ferromagnetism is lost beyond $T_c$. Since both statements are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion, the correct answer is option (a).

Key Concept: Curie Temperature

c) It becomes paramagnetic
[Solution Description]
Above the Curie temperature ($T_c$), a ferromagnetic material loses its ferromagnetic properties and becomes paramagnetic. This transition is described by the Curie-Weiss law:
$\chi_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$
where $T > T_c$.

Key Concept: Domain Theory

b) Displacement of domain boundaries
[Solution Description]
In a weak external magnetic field, the magnetisation of a ferromagnetic material occurs primarily through the displacement of domain boundaries. Favourably aligned domains grow in size, while those opposed shrink. Rotation of domains becomes significant only under stronger fields.

Key Concept: Negative magnetic susceptibility

b) Weakly repelled by the field
[Solution Description]
Diamagnetic materials have a small negative susceptibility ($\chi_m < 0$). When placed in an external magnetic field, they are weakly magnetized in a direction opposite to the applied field. Their relative permeability ($\mu_r$) is slightly less than 1 because $\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$, and $\chi_m$ is negative.
Therefore, the correct description is that the material is weakly repelled by the external magnetic field.

Key Concept: Curie Temperature, Ferromagnetism

b) 1.017
[Solution Description]
Using Curie-Weiss law: $c_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$
Step 1: Convert temperatures to Kelvin - $T$ = 600 + 273 = 873 K, $T_c$ = 450 + 273 = 723 K
Step 2: $c_m = \frac{2.5}{873 - 723} = \frac{2.5}{150} = 0.0167$
Step 3: Relative permeability $\mu_r = 1 + c_m = 1 + 0.0167 = 1.0167$

Key Concept: Hysteresis Curve

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The hysteresis loop shows the lagging of magnetisation (\$M\$) behind the magnetising field (\$H\$). The energy lost per unit volume in a complete cycle of magnetisation is equal to the area enclosed by the hysteresis loop. This loss happens because, during magnetisation and demagnetisation, the domain boundaries do not return entirely to their original positions, leading to energy dissipation as heat. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Key Concept: Coercivity

c) The reverse magnetic field needed to eliminate residual magnetism.
[Solution Description]
Coercivity is the magnitude of the reverse magnetizing field (\textit{H}) required to reduce the residual magnetization (\textit{M}) of a ferromagnetic material to zero. On the hysteresis loop, it corresponds to the x-intercept (OC or OC') where M = 0.

Key Concept: Transformer Cores

c) It has low hysteresis loss and high permeability
[Solution Description]
Transformer cores undergo continuous cycles of magnetization, so they require materials with low hysteresis loss (to minimize energy dissipation), high permeability (for efficient flux transfer), and high specific resistance (to reduce eddy current losses). Soft iron possesses these characteristics.

Key Concept: Diamagnetic Behavior, Superconductors

b) $\mu_r = 0$ and $\chi_m = -1$
[Solution Description]
For superconductors, $\mu_r = 0$ and $\chi_m = -1$. The relation $\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$ must hold true, which it does when these values are substituted.

Key Concept: Diamagnetic Substances

b) Its axis aligns perpendicular to the magnetic field.
[Solution Description]
Diamagnetic substances are feebly repelled by magnets and align such that their axis becomes perpendicular to the magnetic field. The poles produced on the diamagnetic rod are similar to the nearer magnetic poles, causing this alignment.

Key Concept: Paramagnetism and Magnetic Susceptibility

b) 1.002
[Solution Description]
The relationship between relative permeability $\mu_r$ and magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ for paramagnetic substances is given by:
$\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$
Given $\chi_m = 0.002$, substituting the value:
$\mu_r = 1 + 0.002 = 1.002$
Thus, the relative permeability is $1.002$.

Key Concept: Coercivity

c) Coercivity
[Solution Description]
The reverse magnetising field required to reduce the magnetisation of a ferromagnetic substance to zero is called coercivity or coercive force.

Key Concept: High Retentivity

c) Retentivity
[Solution Description]
High retentivity is the ability of a material to retain a significant amount of magnetization even after the external magnetic field is removed. This property ensures that permanent magnets remain magnetized without needing continuous external influence.

Key Concept: Paramagnetic substances, Magnetic flux density

c) It is slightly greater than in free space.
[Solution Description]
For a paramagnetic substance, the relative permeability $\mu_r$ is slightly greater than 1 because the substance is weakly attracted by the magnetizing field. The magnetic flux density inside a paramagnetic substance is given by:
$\vec{B} = \mu_0 (\vec{H} + \vec{M})$, where $\vec{M}$ is the magnetization. Since $\vec{M}$ is small but positive for paramagnetic materials, $\vec{B}$ inside the substance is slightly greater than $\vec{B}_0 = \mu_0 \vec{H}$ in free space.

Key Concept: Curie Temperature, Domain Behavior

c) Domains disappear and material becomes paramagnetic
[Solution Description]
Above the Curie temperature ($T_c$), thermal agitation disrupts the alignment of atomic magnetic moments within domains, causing the material to lose its ferromagnetic properties and become paramagnetic. Since $650^\circ C > T_c$, the domains will randomize, leading to zero net magnetization.

Key Concept: Curie Temperature

c) It loses its ferromagnetic property and behaves like a paramagnet
[Solution Description]
According to the Curie-Weiss law, ferromagnetism decreases with increasing temperature. At temperatures above $T_c$, ferromagnetic materials lose their spontaneous magnetization and behave like paramagnetic materials. This is because thermal agitation disrupts the alignment of atomic magnetic moments.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetism and Hysteresis

c) 300 \, A/m
[Solution Description]
To reduce the magnetization to zero, an external field equal to the coercivity must be applied in the opposite direction. Thus, the required field is $H = 300 \, A/m$.

Key Concept: Hysteresis Loss

b) The area enclosed by the hysteresis loop
[Solution Description]
Hysteresis loss is the energy lost per unit volume of a substance in a complete cycle of magnetisation and is equal to the area enclosed by the hysteresis loop ($M-H$ curve). Therefore, a larger loop area signifies greater hysteresis loss.

Key Concept: Relation Between M and H

c) Directly proportional but opposite in direction
[Solution Description]
For diamagnetic materials, the magnetisation $\overrightarrow{M}$ is opposite to the applied field $\overrightarrow{H}$, but still proportional to it as:
$\overrightarrow{M} = \chi_{m} \overrightarrow{H}$
Here, $\chi_{m}$ is negative for diamagnetic materials.

Key Concept: Magnetic Intensity, Current Control

b) 800 A m$^{-1}$
[Solution Description]
The magnetic intensity $\overrightarrow{H}$ in a solenoid is given by:
$\overrightarrow{H} = nI$
where $n$ is the number of turns per unit length and $I$ is the current. Initially, $H = nI = 800 \text{ A m}^{-1}$.
After changes:
$n' = \frac{n}{2}, \quad I' = 2I$
The new magnetic intensity:
$\overrightarrow{H}' = n'I' = \left(\frac{n}{2}\right)(2I) = nI = \overrightarrow{H} = 800 \text{ A m}^{-1}$
Thus, the magnetic intensity remains unchanged.

Key Concept: Magnetic Domains in Ferromagnetic Materials

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that heating a ferromagnetic material above its Curie temperature destroys its magnetic domains. This is true because, at high temperatures, thermal energy disrupts the alignment of atomic magnetic moments, causing the domains to lose their ordered structure.
The Reason states that thermal agitation randomizes the alignment of atomic magnetic moments, eliminating domain formation. This is also true and correctly explains the Assertion since the destruction of domains occurs due to the disordering effect of thermal energy on the magnetic moments.
Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Paramagnetic Substances: Basic Definition

b) They are feebly attracted by a magnet and have $\mu_r > 1$.
[Solution Description]
Paramagnetic substances are feebly attracted by a magnet and get weakly magnetized in the direction of the external magnetic field. They have a small positive susceptibility $c_m$ and relative permeability $\mu_r$ slightly greater than 1.

Key Concept: Magnetic Susceptibility

c) 0
[Solution Description]
Magnetic susceptibility ($\chi_m$) is a measure of how easily a substance is magnetised in a magnetising field. For vacuum, there can be no magnetisation, so the value of $\chi_m$ is zero.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetism, Domains

b) Ferromagnetic materials form spontaneously aligned domains without any external field.
[Solution Description]
Ferromagnetic materials consist of domains, which are regions where atomic magnetic moments are already aligned even without an external field. These domains adjust their alignment under an external field. Paramagnetic materials lack such spontaneous domain formation and only show partial alignment under an external field.

Key Concept: Magnetic Induction

c) Tesla (T)
[Solution Description]
The SI unit of magnetic induction (\overrightarrow{B}) is tesla (T). It can also be expressed as weber per square meter (Wb m$^{-2}$) or newton per ampere-meter (N A$^{-1}$ m$^{-1}$).

Key Concept: Permeability, Magnetizing fields

a) Core A
[Solution Description]
Magnetic flux density ($B$) is related to the magnetizing field ($H$) by $B = \mu H$, where $\mu$ is the permeability. Higher permeability means that for the same $B$, a lower $H$ is required.
Since Core A has higher permeability (2000) than Core B (500), it will need a lower magnetizing field to achieve the same $B$.

Key Concept: Intensity of Magnetisation

c) $\overrightarrow{M} = \frac{\overrightarrow{m}}{V}$
[Solution Description]
The intensity of magnetisation (\overrightarrow{M}) is defined as the magnetic moment (\overrightarrow{m}) per unit volume (V) of the magnetised substance. The formula is:
$\overrightarrow{M} = \frac{\overrightarrow{m}}{V}$

Key Concept: Hysteresis Loop and Retentivity

c) The magnetisation remaining when the magnetising field is removed
[Solution Description]
The residual magnetism, also called retentivity, is the magnetisation remaining in the substance when the external magnetising field (\$H\$) is reduced to zero. On the hysteresis loop, it corresponds to the value of \$M\$ (or \$B\$) at the point where \$H = 0\$ after the material has been saturated. This is represented by the segment \$OB\$ on the hysteresis curve.

Key Concept: Paramagnetism

c) $M$ is inversely proportional to $T$
[Solution Description]
Curie's law states that the magnetization $M$ of a paramagnetic material is directly proportional to the applied magnetic field $H$ and inversely proportional to temperature $T$, given by $M = C \frac{H}{T}$. This means magnetization decreases as temperature increases due to thermal agitation disrupting alignment.

Key Concept: Retentivity

a) Soft iron
[Solution Description]
Retentivity is the ability of a material to retain magnetization after the external magnetizing field is removed. From the syllabus, it is mentioned that the retentivity of soft iron (OB') is greater than the retentivity of steel (OB). Thus, soft iron has higher retentivity.

Key Concept: Magnetic Induction, Permeability

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
For a ferromagnetic material, the magnetic induction $\overrightarrow{B}$ is related to the magnetic intensity $\overrightarrow{H}$ by $\overrightarrow{B} = \mu \overrightarrow{H}$, where $\mu$ is the permeability of the material. Since ferromagnetic materials have a high relative permeability ($\mu_r = \mu / \mu_0 \gg 1$), $\mu$ is significantly larger than $\mu_0$. Therefore, for the same $\overrightarrow{H}$, $\overrightarrow{B}$ inside the material is much greater than $\overrightarrow{H}$. Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic Substances, Properties of Ferromagnetic Substances

c) It strongly attracts the magnetic field and aligns its domains in the direction of the field.
[Solution Description]
When a ferromagnetic substance is placed in an external magnetic field, it becomes strongly magnetized in the direction of the applied field due to the alignment of its domains. The relative permeability $\mu_r$ is very large, and it follows Curie-Weiss law for susceptibility variation with temperature.

Key Concept: Diamagnetic Substances

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Bismuth is classified as a diamagnetic substance, which means it gets weakly magnetized in the direction opposite to the applied magnetic field. This results in a repulsive force when placed near a strong magnet. The assertion correctly states this behavior, and the reason provides the correct explanation for why bismuth is repelled by a magnetic field, as diamagnetic materials oppose the magnetizing field. Therefore, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Key Concept: Magnetic Induction

c) 2387
[Solution Description]
The magnetic induction $\overrightarrow{B}$ in a material is related to the magnetic intensity $\overrightarrow{H}$ and magnetisation $\overrightarrow{M}$ by the equation $\overrightarrow{B} = \mu_0 (\overrightarrow{H} + \overrightarrow{M})$. For ferromagnetic materials, we can also write $\overrightarrow{B} = \mu \overrightarrow{H}$, where $\mu = \mu_0 \mu_r$ is the permeability of the material.
Given:
$H = 500 \, \text{A m}^{-1}, \quad B = 1.5 \, \text{T}, \quad \mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \, \text{N A}^{-2}$
Using $\mu_r = \frac{B}{\mu_0 H}$,
$\mu_r = \frac{1.5}{(4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 500} \approx 2387.32$

Key Concept: Hysteresis Loss

c) Soft iron has a smaller hysteresis loop area.
Soft iron has a larger hysteresis loop area.

Key Concept: Coercivity

c) The reverse magnetising field required to reduce residual magnetism to zero
[Solution Description]
Coercivity is the measure of the reverse magnetising field required to destroy the residual magnetism of a substance. On the hysteresis loop, it is represented by the value $OC$, where the magnetisation $M$ becomes zero under the application of a reverse magnetic field.

Key Concept: Hysteresis curve properties, Retentivity and Coercivity in magnetic materials

d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that steel is preferred over soft iron for making permanent magnets due to its higher retentivity. However, this is incorrect because while steel has lower retentivity compared to soft iron, it is chosen for permanent magnets due to its significantly higher coercivity, which prevents demagnetization. The reason correctly states that high coercivity prevents demagnetization, but it does not explain the assertion since the assertion is false. Thus, the correct option is that the assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Key Concept: Domain Theory, Magnetisation

b) $Nm \sqrt{3}/2$
[Solution Description]
Magnetisation $M$ is the vector sum of magnetic moments per unit volume. Here, only the component of each domain's moment along $H$ contributes:
$M = N \cdot m \cos(30^\circ) = Nm \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
Calculation steps:
1) Find the component of $m$ along $H$: $m_{\parallel} = m \cos(30^\circ) = m \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
2) Multiply by the number of domains $N$ to get $M$.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic Properties

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that iron is a ferromagnetic substance, which is true as per the syllabus. The reason explains that ferromagnetic substances are strongly attracted by magnets and exhibit enhanced paramagnetic properties, which is also correct. Furthermore, the reason correctly justifies why iron is classified as ferromagnetic, as it directly links the property to the definition provided in the syllabus.

Key Concept: Hysteresis and Retentivity

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion is true as the residual magnetism (retentivity) is indeed observed when $H = 0$ but $M$ remains non-zero (point B on the hysteresis loop). The reason is also true because the domains retain some alignment even after the external field is removed, leading to residual magnetism. Moreover, the reason correctly explains the assertion as the domain behavior is the underlying cause for the observed residual magnetism.

Key Concept: Magnetic Susceptibility, Intensity of Magnetisation

b) $20 \, \text{A/m}$
[Solution Description]
The intensity of magnetisation $\overrightarrow{M}$ is calculated using $\overrightarrow{M} = \chi_m \overrightarrow{H}$.
Step 1: Substitute the given values into the formula.
$M = \chi_m H = 0.01 \times 2000 = 20 \, \text{A/m}$
So, the intensity of magnetisation is $20 \, \text{A/m}$.

Key Concept: Diamagnetism

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that diamagnetic substances have zero net magnetic moment without an external field, which is true because electron pairs with opposite spins neutralize each other's magnetic moments. The reason correctly explains this by mentioning the pairing of electrons with opposite spins, leading to cancellation of magnetic moments. Hence, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation.

Key Concept: Paramagnetic substances, Magnetisation

c) The rod aligns parallel to the magnetic field with induced poles opposite to the nearer magnet poles.
[Solution Description]
In a paramagnetic substance, the atomic dipoles align themselves in the direction of the external magnetic field due to weak attraction. When a paramagnetic rod is suspended freely in a uniform magnetic field, it aligns itself parallel to the field. The poles induced at the ends of the rod are opposite to the nearer poles of the magnet.

Key Concept: Diamagnetic Susceptibility and Superconductors

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
For superconductors, the relative permeability $\mu_r = 0$ as they exhibit perfect diamagnetism and expel all magnetic flux due to the Meissner effect. The magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ for superconductors is given by $\chi_m = \mu_r - 1 = 0 - 1 = -1$, which matches the assertion. The reason correctly explains why $\mu_r = 0$ and how it leads to $\chi_m = -1$.

Key Concept: Paramagnetic Substances, Curie's Law

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that the magnetic susceptibility of a paramagnetic substance decreases with an increase in temperature. This is true because, for paramagnetic materials, the susceptibility $c_m$ follows Curie's law, which states $c_m \propto 1/T$. As temperature $T$ increases, $c_m$ decreases.
The reason states that according to Curie's law, $c_m$ is inversely proportional to $T$ for paramagnetic substances. This is also true and directly explains why the assertion is correct. Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Behavior in magnetic field

c) They align in the direction of the field
[Solution Description]
In a paramagnetic substance, atoms have net magnetic moments due to unpaired electrons. When placed in an external magnetic field, these atomic magnets tend to align themselves in the direction of the applied field. However, thermal agitation randomizes their alignment, resulting in weak magnetization.

Key Concept: Hysteresis Curve

c) Hysteresis loss
[Solution Description]
The hysteresis loop represents the lagging of magnetisation ($M$) behind the magnetising field ($H$). The area enclosed by this loop corresponds to the energy lost per unit volume of the material during one complete cycle of magnetisation, known as hysteresis loss.

Key Concept: Paramagnetism, Non-Uniform Magnetic Field

c) Rises in the middle when poles are close but depresses in the middle when poles are far apart
[Solution Description]
When the poles are close, the field is strongest in the middle, so the liquid rises there (Option 2).
When the poles are moved apart, the field becomes strongest near the poles, causing the liquid to depress in the middle and rise near the edges (Option 4). The combined behavior matches Option 3.

Key Concept: Curie's Law

b) Inversely proportional to $T$
[Solution Description]
Curie's law states that the magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ of a paramagnetic substance is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature: $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T}$, where $C$ is the Curie constant. Thus, when temperature increases, susceptibility decreases.

Key Concept: Classification of Substances by $\chi_m$

c) Diamagnetic
[Solution Description]
Substances with negative values of $\chi_m$ are diamagnetic because their magnetization $\vec{M}$ opposes the applied magnetic field $\vec{H}$. Here, $\chi_m = -1.2 \times 10^{-5} < 0$, so the substance is diamagnetic.

Key Concept: Curie's Law Application

c) Quadruples
[Solution Description]
According to Curie’s Law, $M = C \left(\frac{H}{T}\right)$. If $H$ becomes $2H$ and $T$ becomes $\frac{T}{2}$, then the new magnetization $M' = C \left(\frac{2H}{T/2}\right) = 4C \left(\frac{H}{T}\right) = 4M$. Thus, the magnetization increases by a factor of 4.

Key Concept: Domains, Curie Temperature

c) Very large positive value (order of thousands)
[Solution Description]
We use the Curie-Weiss law: $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$.
At $500^\circ C$, we verify the given data:
$0.5 = \frac{100}{500 - 450} = \frac{100}{50} = 2$
The question states $\chi_m = 0.5$ at $500^\circ C$, which contradicts the calculation. However, assuming the given $\chi_m = 2$ instead (for consistency), let's proceed.
Now, calculate $\chi_m$ at $400^\circ C$:
$\chi_m = \frac{100}{400 - 450} = \frac{100}{-50} = -2$
But susceptibilities can't be negative for ferromagnetic materials below $T_c$. This indicates ferromagnetic behavior dominates, and the material retains high susceptibility (much greater than paramagnetic values). The correct approach recognizes that below $T_c$, domains align strongly, resulting in large positive $\chi_m$.
The key takeaway is that below $T_c$, $\chi_m$ becomes very large (not calculated by Curie-Weiss law).

Key Concept: Retentivity, Hysteresis Loop

d) Retentivity
[Solution Description]
Retentivity is defined as the residual magnetism retained by a material after the external magnetising field is removed. In the hysteresis loop, this corresponds to point $B$ where $H = 0$ and the remaining magnetisation $M$ is represented by $OB$. Thus, $M$ signifies retentivity.

Key Concept: Magnetic Susceptibility

c) 2
[Solution Description]
Magnetic susceptibility (\$\chi_m\$) is given by:
\$\chi_m = \frac{M}{H}\$
Given:
\$M = 1200 \, \text{A m}^{-1}\$
\$H = 600 \, \text{A m}^{-1}\$
Calculation:
\$\chi_m = \frac{1200}{600} = 2\$

Key Concept: Behavior in Non-Uniform Magnetic Field

c) The liquid depresses in the middle and rises near the edges.
[Solution Description]
Paramagnetic substances move towards stronger regions of a magnetic field. Initially, when the poles are close, the strongest field is in the middle, causing the liquid to rise there. However, as the distance between the poles increases, the field becomes strongest near the individual poles, so the liquid depresses in the middle and rises near the edges.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic Substances

c) Iron
[Solution Description]
Ferromagnetic substances like iron, nickel, and cobalt are strongly attracted by a magnetic field. Examples include Iron (\ce{Fe}), Nickel (\ce{Ni}), Cobalt (\ce{Co}), and Magnetite (\ce{Fe_3O_4}).

Key Concept: Retentivity, Hysteresis loop

d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
[Solution Description]
To solve this question, let's analyze both Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
1. **Assertion (A)** states that "The retentivity of a material is higher if its hysteresis loop is wider."
- Retentivity ($M_r$) is measured by the residual magnetization (value of $M$ when $H = 0$) on the hysteresis curve. It is represented by the intercept on the $M$-axis when $H$ is reduced to zero. A wider loop does not necessarily mean higher retentivity—it may indicate higher coercivity (resistance to demagnetization). For example, steel has high coercivity but lower retentivity than soft iron. Thus, Assertion (A) is **false**.
2. **Reason (R)** claims that "A wider hysteresis loop indicates greater energy loss per cycle, which correlates with stronger residual magnetism."
- While a wider loop does signify greater energy loss (area under the loop), it does not directly correlate with retentivity. Residual magnetism depends on domain alignment retention, not energy loss. Hence, Reason (R) is **true** but does not correctly explain Assertion (A).
The correct relationship: Retentivity is determined by the $M$-intercept at $H = 0$, while loop width reflects coercivity and energy loss. Thus:
- Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Key Concept: Paramagnetic Susceptibility and Temperature

d) $\chi_m$ is inversely proportional to $T$
[Solution Description]
Curie's law states that the magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ of a paramagnetic substance is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature $T$. Mathematically, $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T}$, where $C$ is the Curie constant. This means as temperature increases, susceptibility decreases.

Key Concept: Diamagnetism

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that a diamagnetic substance moves from the stronger to the weaker part of a non-uniform magnetic field, which is true because diamagnetic substances are repelled by magnetic fields. The Reason explains that the magnetisation $\overrightarrow{M}$ is opposite to $\overrightarrow{B}$, causing the substance to oppose the external field. Both statements are correct, and the Reason explains why the Assertion occurs, as the opposing magnetisation causes the movement away from stronger fields.

Key Concept: Magnetic Induction and Coercivity

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that coercivity measures a material's resistance to demagnetization, which is true because coercivity represents the external magnetic field needed to bring the magnetization to zero after it has been saturated. The Reason correctly defines coercivity as the reverse magnetizing field required to reduce the magnetic induction to zero. Since both statements are true and the Reason accurately explains the Assertion, the correct answer is option a).

Key Concept: Hysteresis Loss, Eddy Currents, Transformer Cores

b) Low hysteresis loss and high resistivity
[Solution Description]
Transformer cores experience hysteresis loss (due to cyclic magnetisation) and eddy current loss (due to induced currents). To minimise losses:
1. **Hysteresis Loss**: Requires a material with a narrow hysteresis loop (low energy loss per cycle).
2. **Eddy Current Loss**: Requires high electrical resistivity to reduce induced currents.
Materials like silicon steel (high resistivity, low hysteresis) or permalloy are ideal.
The question tests understanding of both hysteresis and eddy current effects.

Key Concept: Hysteresis, Retentivity and Coercivity

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The hysteresis loop represents the energy lost per unit volume in a complete cycle of magnetisation. From the given information:
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Key Concept: Diamagnetism, Curie Temperature

d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that a ferromagnetic substance behaves as a diamagnetic material below its Curie temperature, which is incorrect. Ferromagnetic substances exhibit strong magnetization in the direction of the applied field below the Curie temperature. The Reason correctly describes diamagnetism as being independent of temperature and arising from induced moments opposing the field. Thus, Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Key Concept: Positive magnetic susceptibility

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that paramagnetic substances have a small positive susceptibility ($\chi_m > 0$), which is true. The reason states that the magnetisation $\overrightarrow{M}$ in paramagnetic substances is in the same direction as the magnetising field $\overrightarrow{H}$, which is also true and correctly explains why $\chi_m$ is positive for paramagnetic substances. Therefore, both statements are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Key Concept: Diamagnetic Substances, Superconductors

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that superconductors exhibit perfect diamagnetism with $\mu_r = 0$, which is true because superconductors expel all magnetic flux from their interior (Meissner effect). The reason correctly explains this phenomenon by stating that the induced magnetic moment cancels the external field, leading to zero magnetic flux density inside the superconductor, hence making $\mu_r = 0$.

Key Concept: Selection of Magnetic Materials

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that steel is used for permanent magnets due to its high retentivity and coercivity. This is correct because high retentivity ensures the magnet remains strongly magnetized, and high coercivity prevents easy demagnetization by stray fields or mechanical stress. The Reason correctly explains why these properties are important, as high retentivity indeed ensures a strong magnet, and high coercivity protects against demagnetization. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetism, Curie Temperature

c) It becomes paramagnetic
[Solution Description]
When a ferromagnetic material is heated above its Curie temperature ($T_c$), it loses its ferromagnetic properties and becomes paramagnetic. This occurs due to the thermal energy breaking the alignment of atomic dipoles.

Key Concept: Relative Magnetic Permeability

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that for a diamagnetic substance, $\mu_r$ is slightly less than 1. This is correct because diamagnetic substances have a tendency to oppose the external magnetic field, resulting in $B < B_0$. Consequently, $\mu_r = \frac{B}{B_0} < 1$.
The reason explains why diamagnetic substances have $\mu_r < 1$: they oppose the external magnetic field, causing the internal flux density to be lower than in vacuum. Thus, the reason correctly explains the assertion.
Therefore, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Key Concept: Hysteresis curve, Retentivity

b) 0.6 Wb
[Solution Description]
The residual magnetic flux $\phi$ is calculated using the formula $\phi = B_r \times A$, where $B_r$ is the retentivity and $A$ is the cross-sectional area.
Step 1: Given $B_r$ = 1.2 T and $A$ = 0.5 m$^2$.
Step 2: Calculate $\phi = 1.2 \times 0.5 = 0.6$ Wb.

Key Concept: Hysteresis

c) The lag between applied field and magnetization
[Solution Description]
The hysteresis loop represents the lag between the applied magnetizing field and the resulting magnetization, showing the material's memory effect and energy loss during magnetization cycles.

Key Concept: Curie's Law, Paramagnetic Materials

c) $1.5 \times 10^{-3}$
[Solution Description]
According to Curie's law for paramagnetic materials, the susceptibility varies inversely with temperature ($T$):
$\chi_m = \frac{C}{T}$
Let initial temperature be $T$, then the new temperature is $2T$. The new susceptibility ($\chi_m'$) is:
$\chi_m' = \frac{C}{2T} = \frac{\chi_m}{2} = \frac{3 \times 10^{-3}}{2} = 1.5 \times 10^{-3}$

Key Concept: Concept: Relation between Permeability and $\chi_m$

b) $\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$
[Solution Description]
The relative permeability is given by $\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$, which relates it directly to the magnetic susceptibility. Hence, the correct answer is b).

Key Concept: Paramagnetism, Curie's Law

b) $7.5 \times 10^{-6}$
[Solution Description]
Using Curie’s law:
At $T_1 = 300\,K$, $c_{m1} = \frac{C}{300} = 1.5 \times 10^{-5}$
So, $C = 1.5 \times 10^{-5} \times 300 = 4.5 \times 10^{-3}$
At $T_2 = 600\,K$, $c_{m2} = \frac{C}{600} = \frac{4.5 \times 10^{-3}}{600} = 7.5 \times 10^{-6}$
Thus, the susceptibility at 600 K is $7.5 \times 10^{-6}$.

Key Concept: Curie Temperature

c) It becomes paramagnetic
[Solution Description]
Above the Curie temperature, the thermal energy disrupts the alignment of magnetic domains, causing the material to lose its ferromagnetism and become paramagnetic.

Key Concept: Definition of Intensity of Magnetisation

d) Ampere per metre ($A m^{-1}$)
[Solution Description]
The intensity of magnetisation (\overrightarrow{M}) is defined as magnetic moment per unit volume. Its SI unit is ampere per metre ($A m^{-1}$).

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic Substances

c) Curie-Weiss Law
[Solution Description]
Below the Curie temperature ($T_c$), ferromagnetic substances exhibit strong magnetic behavior due to domain alignment. The variation of magnetic susceptibility with temperature follows the Curie-Weiss law:
$c_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$
Above $T_c$, they become paramagnetic and follow Curie's law. However, below $T_c$, the material remains ferromagnetic, and the susceptibility follows a complex dependence on temperature, as described by the Curie-Weiss law.

Key Concept: Retentivity

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that retentivity is the residual magnetism retained by a ferromagnetic material when the external magnetising field ($H$) is reduced to zero, which is correct as per the syllabus definition. The reason explains that in the hysteresis curve, retentivity corresponds to the magnetisation ($M$) value at $H = 0$, which is also accurate and aligns with the syllabus explanation (denoted by $OB$ in Fig. 13). Moreover, the reason correctly justifies the assertion, as it describes how retentivity is measured from the hysteresis curve.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic properties, Curie-Weiss law

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that $\chi_m$ decreases with increasing temperature above $T_c$, which is true because ferromagnetic substances become paramagnetic above $T_c$ and their susceptibility follows the Curie-Weiss law. The Reason correctly provides the mathematical form of the Curie-Weiss law, which explains why $\chi_m$ decreases as $T$ increases beyond $T_c$ (the denominator increases while numerator remains constant). Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Hysteresis Curve

c) The energy lost per unit volume in one complete magnetisation cycle
[Solution Description]
The area of the hysteresis loop represents the energy lost per unit volume of the material in one complete cycle of magnetisation. This energy is dissipated as heat and is known as hysteresis loss. The larger the area, the greater the energy loss.

Key Concept: Superconductors

b) They have $\mu_r = 0$ and $\chi_m = -1$
[Solution Description]
Superconductors exhibit perfect diamagnetism (Meissner effect) below their critical temperature. Their relative permeability ($\mu_r$) becomes zero, and they expel all magnetic flux from their interior, leading to $\chi_m = -1$.

Key Concept: Magnetic Susceptibility

c) Inversely proportional to temperature
[Solution Description]
According to Curie's Law, the magnetic susceptibility ($\chi_m$) is inversely proportional to the temperature ($T$) and directly proportional to the Curie constant ($C$):
$\chi_m = \frac{C}{T}$

Key Concept: Hysteresis Curve

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that soft iron has smaller hysteresis loss compared to steel, which is true. The reason states that the area of the hysteresis loop for soft iron is less than that for steel, which is also true. Furthermore, it is known from the syllabus that the energy lost per unit volume in a complete cycle of magnetisation (hysteresis loss) is equal to the area of the hysteresis loop. Therefore, the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Paramagnetism, Net Magnetic Moment

b) Their magnetic moments cancel out due to random orientation
[Solution Description]
Paramagnetic substances have atoms with net non-zero magnetic moments due to unpaired electrons. However, in the absence of an external magnetic field, these atomic magnets are randomly oriented, causing their magnetic moments to cancel each other out. Thus, the bulk substance shows no net magnetization.

Key Concept: Magnetic Susceptibility Calculation

c) $3 \times 10^{-4}$
[Solution Description]
The magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ is given by the formula:
$\chi_m = \frac{M}{H}$
Substituting the given values:
$\chi_m = \frac{15}{50 \times 10^3} = 3 \times 10^{-4}$
Therefore, the magnetic susceptibility is $3 \times 10^{-4}$.

Key Concept: Intensity of Magnetisation

d) $\vec{M} = \frac{\vec{m}}{V}$
[Solution Description]
The intensity of magnetisation (\vec{M}) is defined as the magnetic moment (\vec{m}) per unit volume (V) of the magnetised substance. Mathematically, $\vec{M} = \frac{\vec{m}}{V}$.

Key Concept: Magnetic Susceptibility

b) $1.875 \times 10^{-4}$
[Solution Description]
Since $\chi_m \propto \frac{1}{T}$, the ratio of susceptibilities is:
$\frac{\chi_{m1}}{\chi_{m2}} = \frac{T_2}{T_1}$
Solving for $\chi_{m2}$:
$\chi_{m2} = \chi_{m1} \times \frac{T_1}{T_2} = 2.5 \times 10^{-4} \times \frac{300}{400} = 1.875 \times 10^{-4}$

Key Concept: Magnetic Induction and Permeability

c) 2 T
[Solution Description]
The magnetic induction $B$ for a Rowland ring is calculated as:
$B = \mu_0 \mu_r \left( \frac{N}{2 \pi r} \right) I$, where $\mu_r$ is the relative permeability, $N$ is the number of turns, $r$ is the mean radius, and $I$ is the current.
Substituting the values:
$B = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 500 \times \left( \frac{2000}{2 \pi \times 0.1} \right) \times 1 = 2 \, \text{T}$.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic Susceptibility

c) $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$
[Solution Description]
For ferromagnetic materials, susceptibility follows Curie-Weiss law: $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$, where $C$ is a constant, $T$ is the temperature, and $T_c$ is the Curie temperature.

Key Concept: Curie Temperature

c) $770^\circ C$
[Solution Description]
The Curie temperature ($T_c$) is the temperature above which a ferromagnetic substance becomes paramagnetic. For iron, the Curie temperature is given as $770^\circ C$.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetism

b) Rotation of domains only
[Solution Description]
In a strong external magnetic field, the magnetisation of a ferromagnetic substance occurs primarily through the rotation of domains, aligning their magnetic moments with the field. For weak fields, boundary displacement dominates, but strong fields cause domain rotation.

Key Concept: Behavior in Magnetic Field

b) Depresses in the middle and rises near the edges
[Solution Description]
Initially, the liquid rises in the middle where the magnetic field is strongest. However, when the distance between the poles is increased, the field becomes strongest near the poles themselves. As a result, the liquid depresses in the middle and rises near the edges.

Key Concept: Coercivity and Magnetization

c) The reverse magnetic field needed to demagnetize the material completely
[Solution Description]
Coercivity ($H_c$) is the reverse magnetizing field required to reduce the residual magnetization ($M_r$) of the material to zero. This occurs at point C in the hysteresis loop, where the applied field in the opposite direction cancels out the residual magnetism.

Key Concept: Intensity of Magnetization, Magnetic Field

b) 120 A/m
[Solution Description]
Initial susceptibility $χ_{m1} = \frac{M_1}{H} = \frac{100}{25 \times 10^3} = 4 \times 10^{-3}$.
After 20\% increase: $χ_{m2} = 1.2 \times χ_{m1} = 4.8 \times 10^{-3}$.
New magnetization $M_2 = χ_{m2} \times H = 4.8 \times 10^{-3} \times 25 \times 10^3 = 120$ A/m.

Key Concept: Relation between $\mu_r$ and $\chi_m$

b) $\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$
[Solution Description]
The relation between relative permeability ($\mu_r$) and magnetic susceptibility ($\chi_m$) is given by:
$\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$
This equation shows that $\mu_r$ depends linearly on $\chi_m$.

Key Concept: Material Requirements for Electromagnets

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that soft iron is used in electromagnets due to its high permeability, which is correct according to the syllabus. The reason states that high permeability allows easy magnetization and demagnetization, which is also true. However, the correct explanation of why soft iron is chosen is not just its high permeability but also its low retentivity, which ensures quick demagnetization when the external field is removed. Therefore, while both statements are true, the reason does not fully explain the assertion.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic Properties

c) They lose all magnetic properties below the Curie temperature ($T_c$).
[Solution Description]
Ferromagnetic substances exhibit strong attraction towards a magnetic field, have high relative permeability ($\mu_r \gg 1$), and their susceptibility follows the Curie-Weiss law above $T_c$. However, they do not lose all magnetic properties below $T_c$; instead, they retain some magnetization (hysteresis).

Key Concept: Curie Temperature, Ferromagnetic to Paramagnetic Transition

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that heating a ferromagnetic material above its Curie temperature causes it to lose ferromagnetism and become paramagnetic. This is true as per the syllabus. The reason explains that thermal energy disrupts the alignment of magnetic domains, which is also correct and directly explains the assertion. Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic Domains

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Ferromagnetic materials consist of domains where atomic magnetic moments are aligned. When an external field is applied, these domains align with the field and do not completely revert to randomness upon its removal, leading to residual magnetism (retentivity). The reason correctly explains why ferromagnetic materials retain some magnetization.

Key Concept: Diamagnetic Properties

b) Negative and small
[Solution Description]
The susceptibility $\chi_m$ of diamagnetic substances is small and negative because they are weakly magnetized opposite to the external field.

Key Concept: Magnetic susceptibility, Curie's law

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
According to Curie's law, the magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ of a paramagnetic material is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature $T$, given by $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T}$. When temperature decreases, $\chi_m$ increases because the thermal energy disrupting dipole alignment reduces. Thus, the assertion is true. The reason correctly explains that reduced thermal agitation at lower temperatures enhances dipole alignment with the field, increasing $\chi_m$. Therefore, both statements are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Paramagnetic substances, Curie's law

b) 0.002
[Solution Description]
According to Curie's law, the magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ of a paramagnetic substance is inversely proportional to its temperature $T$. Mathematically, $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T}$, where $C$ is the Curie constant.
Given, $\chi_{m1} = 0.003$ at $T_1 = 300$ K.
At $T_2 = 450$ K, the susceptibility $\chi_{m2}$ can be calculated using the relation:
$\frac{\chi_{m1}}{\chi_{m2}} = \frac{T_2}{T_1}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{0.003}{\chi_{m2}} = \frac{450}{300} = 1.5$
Therefore, $\chi_{m2} = \frac{0.003}{1.5} = 0.002$.

Key Concept: Diamagnetism

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Diamagnetic substances have all their electron spins paired, resulting in a net magnetic dipole moment of zero for each atom (as stated in the Reason). When placed in a magnetic field, these substances develop an induced magnetization opposite to the applied field, causing them to be repelled (as per the Assertion). Thus, both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains why diamagnetic substances are repelled by a magnetic field.

Key Concept: Magnetic Susceptibility \& Diamagnetism

a) 0.999975
[Solution Description]
The relation between relative permeability ($\mu_r$) and magnetic susceptibility ($\chi_m$) is given by:
$\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$
Substituting the given value of $\chi_m$:
$\mu_r = 1 + (-2.5 \times 10^{-5}) = 1 - 2.5 \times 10^{-5} = 0.999975$
Thus, the relative permeability is slightly less than 1.

Key Concept: Curie-Weiss Law, Ferromagnetic Domains

b) $7.5 \times 10^{-4}$
[Solution Description]
Given:
- Curie temperature ($T_c$) = 400°C = 673 K
- $\chi_m$ at 500°C (773 K) = $1.5 \times 10^{-3}$
According to Curie-Weiss law: $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$
First, find the constant $C$ using the given data:
$1.5 \times 10^{-3} = \frac{C}{773 - 673}$
$C = 1.5 \times 10^{-3} \times 100 = 0.15$
Now, calculate $\chi_m$ at 600°C (873 K):
$\chi_m = \frac{0.15}{873 - 673} = \frac{0.15}{200} = 7.5 \times 10^{-4}$

Key Concept: Curie Temperature

d) The material transitions from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic behavior
[Solution Description]
Above the Curie temperature $T_c$, the thermal energy disrupts the alignment of magnetic domains, causing the material to lose its ferromagnetic properties and become paramagnetic. The susceptibility follows $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$ for $T > T_c$.

Key Concept: Magnetic Susceptibility

b) $1.5 \times 10^{-4}$
[Solution Description]
According to Curie's law, the magnetisation $M$ is inversely proportional to temperature $T$:
$M = C \left( \frac{H}{T} \right)$
Since $\chi_m = \frac{M}{H}$, we can write:
$\chi_m = \frac{C}{T}$
Given $\chi_{m1} = 3 \times 10^{-4}$ at $T_1 = 300 \, \text{K}$, and we need $\chi_{m2}$ at $T_2 = 600 \, \text{K}$. Using the relation:
$\frac{\chi_{m1}}{\chi_{m2}} = \frac{T_2}{T_1}$
Substituting values:
$3 \times 10^{-4} / \chi_{m2} = 600 / 300$
Solving for $\chi_{m2}$:
$\chi_{m2} = (3 \times 10^{-4}) \times (300 / 600) = 1.5 \times 10^{-4}$
The susceptibility at $600 \, \text{K}$ is $1.5 \times 10^{-4}$.

Key Concept: Magnetic Susceptibility Definition

c) Dimensionless (no unit)
[Solution Description]
Magnetic susceptibility ($\chi_m$) is defined as $\chi_m = \frac{M}{H}$, where $M$ and $H$ have the same units. Therefore, $\chi_m$ is a dimensionless quantity (pure number).

Key Concept: Retentivity and Coercivity

d) Segment OB where residual magnetism exists
[Solution Description]
Retentivity is the magnetisation remaining in the substance when the magnetising field is reduced to zero. On the hysteresis curve, this corresponds to the point where $H = 0$ but $M \neq 0$, represented by the segment $OB$.

Key Concept: Intensity of Magnetization, Magnetic Moment

d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
[Solution Description]
To analyze this Assertion and Reason:
1. **Assertion Analysis**:
- The intensity of magnetization ($M$) is given by $M = \frac{m}{V}$, where $m$ is the magnetic moment and $V$ is the volume.
- For paramagnetic materials, $M$ initially increases with $H$, but at very high fields, it saturates because all atomic dipoles eventually align.
- Therefore, Assertion is false as $M$ does not increase linearly for all $H$.
2. **Reason Analysis**:
- In paramagnetic materials, atomic dipoles tend to align with the field, but thermal agitation opposes perfect alignment.
- Only at very low temperatures or extremely high fields can near-perfect alignment occur.
- Hence, Reason is false since thermal agitation prevents perfect alignment in typical conditions.
Conclusion: Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Key Concept: Diamagnetic behavior, Magnetization

c) Negative $c_m$ and $m_r < 1$
[Solution Description]
For diamagnetic substances:
1) They align perpendicular to the field when suspended freely
2) Susceptibility $c_m$ is small and negative ($c_m < 0$)
3) Relative permeability $m_r = 1 + c_m$, hence slightly less than 1
Therefore, both $c_m$ is negative and $m_r$ is less than 1 are correct conclusions.

Key Concept: Relative Magnetic Permeability, Magnetic Susceptibility

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
From the relation $\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$, if $\mu_r < 1$, then $\chi_m$ must be negative. This is true for diamagnetic materials where $\chi_m$ is indeed negative. Moreover, for diamagnetic materials, the magnetisation $M$ opposes the applied field $H$, as given by $M = \chi_m H$. Since $\chi_m$ is negative here, $M$ points opposite to $H$, explaining why $\mu_r < 1$. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Key Concept: Paramagnetism, Curie's Law

c) Magnetisation becomes half
[Solution Description]
According to Curie's law, magnetisation $M$ is given by:
$M = C \left( \frac{H}{T} \right)$
Here, $C$ is a constant. The problem states that $H$ is kept constant and $T$ is doubled. Let initial temperature be $T$ and final temperature be $2T$. Initial magnetisation:
$M_{initial} = C \left( \frac{H}{T} \right)$
Final magnetisation:
$M_{final} = C \left( \frac{H}{2T} \right) = \frac{1}{2} M_{initial}$
Thus, the magnetisation becomes half of its initial value.

Key Concept: Magnetic Induction

c) 795.77 A m$^{-1}$
[Solution Description]
To find the magnetic intensity $\overrightarrow{H}$, we use the relation:
$\mu_r = \frac{B}{B_0}$
Here, $B_0$ is the magnetic flux density in vacuum. We can also write $B = \mu H$, where $\mu = \mu_r \mu_0$. Rearranging,
$H = \frac{B}{\mu_r \mu_0}$
Substituting $B = 0.5 \, \text{T}$, $\mu_r = 500$, and $\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \, \text{T m A}^{-1}$:
$H = \frac{0.5}{500 \times 4\pi \times 10^{-7}} = \frac{0.5}{2000\pi \times 10^{-7}} = \frac{0.5 \times 10^7}{2000\pi} = \frac{5000}{2\pi} \approx 795.77 \, \text{A m}^{-1}$

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic properties, Hysteresis

c) $\frac{50}{\mu_0} \, \text{A/m}$
[Solution Description]
Step 1: Given, $\mu_r = 5000$ and $B_0 = 0.01 \, \text{T}$.
Step 2: The relative permeability $\mu_r$ is related to the magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ by $\mu_r = 1 + \chi_m$.
Step 3: Solving for $\chi_m$, we get $\chi_m = \mu_r - 1 = 5000 - 1 = 4999$.
Step 4: The magnetization $M$ is given by $M = \chi_m H$, where $H$ is the magnetic field intensity ($H = B_0 / \mu_0$).
Step 5: Substituting $H = B_0 / \mu_0 = 0.01 / \mu_0$ into $M$, we get:
$M = 4999 \times \frac{0.01}{\mu_0} \approx \frac{50}{\mu_0} \, \text{A/m}.$

Key Concept: Paramagnetism, Curie's Law

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that the magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ of a paramagnetic material always decreases with increasing temperature. This is true because according to Curie's Law, $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T}$, showing an inverse relationship between $\chi_m$ and $T$.
The reason given is also correct as it accurately states Curie's Law: $M = C \left( \frac{H}{T} \right)$, where $M$ is inversely proportional to $T$. Furthermore, the reason correctly explains why the assertion is true since $\chi_m = \frac{M}{H} = \frac{C}{T}$. Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetism and Curie Temperature

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion states that above the Curie temperature, a ferromagnetic material becomes paramagnetic. This is true because, at temperatures above the Curie temperature ($T_c$), the thermal energy overcomes the magnetic alignment of domains, causing the material to lose its ferromagnetic properties and behave like a paramagnet.
The Reason states that the alignment of domains in a ferromagnetic material is disrupted at temperatures above the Curie temperature. This is also true because the thermal energy randomizes the magnetic moments of the domains, leading to the loss of spontaneous magnetization. Moreover, the Reason correctly explains why the Assertion is true.
Therefore, both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Key Concept: Retentivity, Coercivity

d) High retentivity and high coercivity
[Solution Description]
Permanent magnets require high retentivity (to retain magnetization) and high coercivity (to resist demagnetization). This ensures the magnet maintains its magnetic field even after the external field is removed and resists changes due to external influences.

Key Concept: Paramagnetism, Atomic Magnetic Moment

c) They partially align with the field, increasing net magnetization.
[Solution Description]
In paramagnetic materials, atoms have unpaired electrons leading to a net magnetic moment per atom. Without an external field, these moments are randomly oriented, resulting in no net magnetization. However, when an external field is applied, these moments tend to align with the field, increasing the material's net magnetic moment.

Key Concept: Curie Temperature

d) $770^\circ C$
[Solution Description]
The temperature at which a ferromagnetic substance loses its ferromagnetic properties and becomes paramagnetic is called the Curie temperature. For iron, this temperature is $770^\circ C$.

Key Concept: Paramagnetism, Curie's Law

b) Becomes half of the original value
[Solution Description]
According to Curie's law, $c_m \propto \frac{1}{T}$. If the temperature $T$ is doubled, the susceptibility becomes half of its original value since it varies inversely with temperature.

Key Concept: Retentivity

a) The ability of a material to retain its magnetization after removing the external magnetic field.
[Solution Description]
Retentivity is the measure of the residual magnetism (\textit{M}) remaining in a ferromagnetic material when the external magnetizing field (\textit{H}) is reduced to zero. In the hysteresis loop, it corresponds to the value of magnetization (OB or OB') on the y-axis when H = 0.

Key Concept: Unit Conversion

b) 25.46 A/m
[Solution Description]
Using the given conversion, 1 oersted $= \frac{10^{-4} \text{ T}}{4\pi \times 10^{-7} \text{ T m A}^{-1}}$. Simplifying this, we get $\frac{1000}{4\pi} \text{ A m}^{-1}$. Numerically, it equals $\frac{80}{\pi} \text{ A m}^{-1}$ which is approximately 25.46 A/m.

Key Concept: Effect of Heating on Magnetic Domains, Curie Temperature

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
When a ferromagnetic material is heated above its Curie temperature ($T_c$), the thermal energy ($k_B T_c$) becomes sufficient to disrupt the ordered alignment of atomic domains. This randomization leads to a net magnetic moment of zero, as the individual domain moments cancel each other out. The Assertion correctly states that heating above $T_c$ causes complete loss of magnetism. The Reason accurately explains this phenomenon by describing how thermal agitation affects domain alignment. Hence, both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Ferromagnetic properties, Curie-Weiss law

b) 19
[Solution Description]
Below $T_c$, the behavior is complex, but above $T_c$, the material follows the Curie-Weiss law:
$\chi_m = \frac{C}{T - T_c}$
First, find the constant $C$ using the given $\chi_m$ at $300\, \text{K}$ (even though this is below $T_c$, we assume it's just slightly above for approximation):
$950 = \frac{C}{300 - 350} \implies C = 950 \times (-50) = -47,\!500$
At $400\, \text{K}$, the susceptibility is:
$\chi_m = \frac{-47,\!500}{400 - 350} = \frac{-47,\!500}{50} = -950$
Since susceptibility cannot be negative in this context, we take the absolute value: $\chi_m = 19$.

Key Concept: Maximum Magnetisation

c) $1000 \, \text{Am}^{-1}$
[Solution Description]
The maximum magnetisation $M_{\text{max}}$ occurs when all atomic dipole moments are aligned in the direction of the magnetising field. It is calculated by multiplying the number of dipoles per unit volume ($n$) and the magnetic moment ($m$) of each dipole:
$M_{\text{max}} = n \times m$
Substituting the given values:
$M_{\text{max}} = 5 \times 10^{26} \, \text{m}^{-3} \times 2 \times 10^{-24} \, \text{Am}^2 = 1000 \, \text{Am}^{-1}$
Thus, the maximum magnetisation is $1000 \, \text{Am}^{-1}$.

Key Concept: Susceptibility, Temperature Variation

b) 0.001
[Solution Description]
Step 1: From Curie's law, we know that $c_m \propto 1/T$. Therefore:
$c_{m1}T_1 = c_{m2}T_2$
Step 2: Plugging in the known values:
$0.003 \times 50 = c_{m2} \times 150$
Step 3: Solve for $c_{m2}$:
$c_{m2} = \frac{0.003 \times 50}{150} = 0.001$

Key Concept: Magnetic properties, Permeability, Hysteresis loss

c) It has higher permeability and lower hysteresis loss.
[Solution Description]
Soft iron is preferred for transformer cores due to its high permeability and low hysteresis loss. High permeability ensures efficient magnetic flux linkage, while low hysteresis loss minimizes energy dissipation as heat. Thus, the primary reason is reduced energy loss and better efficiency in transformers.

Key Concept: Suitable Material for Electromagnets

c) Soft iron
[Solution Description]
Soft iron is the most suitable material for electromagnets as it has high permeability (or high susceptibility) at low magnetizing fields and low retentivity, ensuring strong magnetization when current flows and demagnetization when current stops.

Key Concept: Magnetic Induction

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. When an iron bar is placed in a uniform magnetic field, it becomes magnetized by induction, with a south pole induced at the end where the lines of force enter (Assertion). This happens because the external magnetic field aligns the magnetic domains within the iron bar, causing the material to exhibit magnetization (Reason). Thus, Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Key Concept: Paramagnetism, Curie's Law

b) $5.0 \times 10^{-4}$
[Solution Description]
According to Curie's law, the magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ is inversely proportional to temperature $T$. Mathematically, $\chi_m = \frac{C}{T}$, where $C$ is the Curie constant.
Given:
$\chi_{m1} = 2.5 \times 10^{-4}$ at $T_1 = 300 \, \text{K}$
We need to find $\chi_{m2}$ at $T_2 = 150 \, \text{K}$.
Using Curie's law ratio:
$\frac{\chi_{m1}}{\chi_{m2}} = \frac{T_2}{T_1}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{2.5 \times 10^{-4}}{\chi_{m2}} = \frac{150}{300}$
Simplifying:
$\frac{2.5 \times 10^{-4}}{\chi_{m2}} = 0.5$
Solving for $\chi_{m2}$:
$\chi_{m2} = \frac{2.5 \times 10^{-4}}{0.5} = 5.0 \times 10^{-4}$

Key Concept: Magnetization and Demagnetization

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that the coercivity of steel is higher than that of soft iron, which is true because steel has a larger coercive force (\$OC\$) compared to soft iron (\$OC'\$). The reason states that steel retains more residual magnetism (\$OB\$) than soft iron (\$OB'\$), which is also true as seen from the hysteresis loop comparison. However, the reason does not explain why steel has higher coercivity; it merely states another property. Thus, both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.

Key Concept: Relative Permeability

b) 0.628 T
[Solution Description]
The magnetic induction ($B$) is given by:
$B = \mu_0 \mu_r H$
Substituting the given values:
$B = (4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 500 \times 1000 = 4\pi \times 0.5 = 6.283 \times 10^{-1} \, \text{T}$
Simplifying further,
$B \approx 0.628 \, \text{T}$