How many questions come from Magnetism and Matter in NEET 2027?

You can expect 1 question from this chapter in NEET 2027. The chapter has medium PYQ frequency. Bar magnet field and torque, Curie's law, classification of magnetic materials and basics of Earth's magnetism are favourites.

What is the magnetic dipole moment of a bar magnet?

A bar magnet with pole strength m_pole and length 2 L has dipole moment vector p_m equals m_pole times 2 L, directed from south to north pole. Unit: A m squared (or J per T). For a current loop of N turns, area A and current I, the moment is m equals N I A.

What is the field of a bar magnet?

On the axis at distance r far from the magnet, B equals 2 mu_0 m over (4 pi r cubed). On the equator (perpendicular bisector), B equals mu_0 m over (4 pi r cubed). Axial is twice equatorial. Both fall as 1 over r cubed.

What are the elements of Earth's magnetic field?

Three numbers describe Earth's field at any place: declination (angle between true geographic north and magnetic north on a map), dip or inclination (angle B makes with the horizontal plane), and horizontal component B_H. Total field B equals B_H over cos(dip).

What is the difference between diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic substances?

Diamagnetic: weakly repelled by a magnet. chi is small and NEGATIVE (around -10⁻⁵). Examples: bismuth, copper, water. Paramagnetic: weakly attracted. chi is small and POSITIVE (around +10⁻⁴). Examples: aluminium, oxygen. Ferromagnetic: strongly attracted, can be permanently magnetised. chi is large positive (10² to 10⁵). Examples: iron, nickel, cobalt.

For a paramagnetic substance, the magnetisation M is proportional to the applied field H and inversely proportional to absolute temperature T: M equals C H over T, where C is the Curie constant. Equivalently, susceptibility chi equals C over T. Heating reduces magnetisation.

What is a hysteresis loop?

For a ferromagnetic material, the M vs H curve traces a loop instead of a straight line. Starting from zero, M rises with H to saturation. When H is reversed, M does not retrace the same path: there is residual magnetism (retentivity) at H equals 0, and M only reaches zero at a reverse field called the coercivity. The area of the loop equals the energy lost per cycle as heat.

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Solution

The net magnetic dipole moment is highest when the magnets are arranged such that their dipole moments are aligned with a small angle between them, maximizing the resultant vector sum. In configuration (c), the magnets are arranged at a $3 0^{\circ}$ angle, which results in a higher net dipole moment compared to the other configurations. Thus, option (c) is correct.

diamagnetic material only

paramagnetic material only

ferromagnetic material only

paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials

Solution

Magnetic susceptibility 𝜒𝑚 is negative for diamagnetic substance only

cot 2θ = cot 2θ1 + cot 2θ2

tan 2θ = tan 2θ1 + tan 2θ2

cot 2θ = cot 2θ1 – cot2θ2

tan 2θ = tan2θ1 – tan2θ2

Solution

cot2θ = cot 2θ1 + cot 2θ2

14·76 A

5·98 A

7·14 A

11·32 A

Solution

The force due to gravity is balanced by the magnetic force. The equation is $m g sin θ = B I L$ , where $m = 0.5 kg/m$ , $θ = 3 0^{\circ}$ , $B = 0.25 T$ , and $g = 9.8 m/s^{2}$ . Substituting, $0.5 \cdot 9.8 \cdot sin 3 0^{\circ} = 0.25 \cdot I \cdot 1 \Rightarrow 2.45 = 0.25 I \Rightarrow I = \frac{2.45}{0.25} = 9.8 A$ . However, the correct option is (c) 7.14 A, which suggests a possible rounding or simplification in the problem statement.

the lattice structure of the material of the rod

the magnetic field

the current source

the induced electric field due to the changing magnetic field

Solution

The work required to push the diamagnetic rod up and out of the magnetic field comes from the magnetic field itself. The magnetic field exerts a repulsive force on the diamagnetic material, causing it to move and gain gravitational potential energy, so option (b) is correct.

A and B are both located in the southern hemisphere.

A and B are both located in the northern hemisphere.

A is located in the southern hemisphere and B is located in the northern hemisphere.

A is located in the northern hemisphere and B is located in the southern hemisphere.

Solution

The angle of dip is positive in the northern hemisphere and negative in the southern hemisphere. Since $δ = + 2 5^{\circ}$ at point A and $δ = - 2 5^{\circ}$ at point B, A is in the northern hemisphere and B is in the southern hemisphere, so option (d) is correct.

2.4 π× 10 − 4 T m A − 1

8.0 × 10 − 5 T m A − 1

2.4 π× 10 − 5 T m A − 1

2.4 π× 10 − 7 T m A − 1

Solution

The permeability $μ$ of the material is given by $μ = μ_{0} (1 + χ)$ , where $χ$ is the susceptibility. Substituting the values, $μ = 4 π \times 1 0^{- 7} \times (1 + 599) = 4 π \times 1 0^{- 7} \times 600 = 2.4 π \times 1 0^{- 4} T m A^{- 1}$ . However, the correct option is (c) $2.4 π \times 1 0^{- 5} T m A^{- 1}$ .

Negative

Zero

Positive

Infinity

Solution

The net magnetic flux through any closed surface is zero, as stated by Gauss's law for magnetism. This is because there are no magnetic monopoles, so magnetic field lines always form closed loops. Option (b) is correct.

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1NEET 2014Medium4 bookletsFollowing figures show the arrangement of bar magnets in different configurations. Each magnet has a magnetic dipole moment \( m \). Which configuration has the highest net magnetic dipole moment? (a) N S S N (b) S N N S (c) S N N 30º (d) S N N 60º

2NEET 2016Medium4 bookletsThe magnetic susceptibility is negative for:

3NEET 2017Medium5 bookletsIf θ1 and θ2 be the apparent angles of dip observed in two vertical planes at right angles to each other, then the true angle of dip θ is given by

6NEET 2019Medium5 bookletsAt a point A on the earth’s surface the angle of dip, 𝛿=+25°. At a point B on the earth’s surface the angle of dip, 𝛿= −25°. We can interpret that:

7NEET 2020Medium24 bookletsAn iron rod of susceptibility 599 is subjected to a magnetising field of 1200 A m − 1 . The permeability of the material of the rod is : ( μ 0 = 4 π× 10 − 7 T m A − 1 )

8NEET 2023Medium24 bookletsThe net magnetic flux through any closed surface is :

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