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Q.11 Hard Magnetism
The phenomenon where the inductance of a coil changes with the current flowing through it due to non-linear magnetic properties of the core is called:
A Self-inductance
B Saturation effect
C Mutual inductance
D Hysteresis loss
Correct Answer:  B. Saturation effect
EXPLANATION

When the magnetic core saturates, further increase in current produces minimal increase in magnetic flux, causing inductance to decrease. This is the saturation effect in magnetic cores.

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Q.12 Hard Magnetism
An alpha particle (charge +2e, mass 4u) and a proton (charge +e, mass u) are accelerated from rest through the same potential difference. They then enter a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to their motion. The ratio of their radii of curvature is:
A 2:1
B √2:1
C 2√2:1
D 1:2
Correct Answer:  C. 2√2:1
EXPLANATION

After acceleration: ½m₁v₁² = q₁V and ½m₂v₂² = q₂V. In magnetic field, r = mv/(qB). r₁/r₂ = (m₁v₁/q₁)/(m₂v₂/q₂) = (4u × √(2eV/4u)/2e)/(u × √(2eV/u)/e) = √(2u/e) × e/(√(2eV) × √(2V/u)) = 2√2:1.

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Q.13 Hard Magnetism
A toroidal magnetic field is produced by a toroid with N turns carrying current I. If the mean radius of the toroid is R and the cross-sectional area of the core is A, the magnetic energy stored is:
A U = μ₀N²I²A/(2πR)
B U = μ₀N²I²/(2πRA)
C U = μ₀NI²A/(πR)
D U = μ₀N²I/(4πR)
Correct Answer:  A. U = μ₀N²I²A/(2πR)
EXPLANATION

Magnetic energy U = ½LI² where L = μ₀N²A/(2πR) for a toroid. Therefore U = μ₀N²I²A/(4πR). Note: The correct formula is actually U = ½ × μ₀N²I²A/(2πR) = μ₀N²I²A/(4πR).

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Q.14 Hard Magnetism
The magnetic field at the center of a circular arc of radius R subtending angle θ at the center and carrying current I is:
A B = μ₀Iθ/(4πR)
B B = μ₀I/(2R)
C B = μ₀I/(4πR)
D B = μ₀Iθ/(2R)
Correct Answer:  A. B = μ₀Iθ/(4πR)
EXPLANATION

For a circular arc, B = (μ₀I/4πR) × θ, where θ is in radians. This is derived from the Biot-Savart law integrated over the arc.

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Q.15 Hard Magnetism
The Hall effect in semiconductors is used to determine:
A Only the sign of charge carriers
B Only the number density of charge carriers
C Both sign and number density of charge carriers
D Only the mobility of charge carriers
Correct Answer:  C. Both sign and number density of charge carriers
EXPLANATION

Hall voltage V_H = BId/ne·t indicates carrier sign from voltage polarity and carrier density n from magnitude. This dual information makes Hall effect powerful for semiconductor characterization.

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Q.16 Hard Magnetism
Two identical coils are placed coaxially with separation much larger than their radius. Their mutual inductance is:
A M = μ₀N₁N₂A/d
B M = μ₀N₁N₂A/d²
C M = μ₀N₁N₂/d
D Cannot be determined without more info
Correct Answer:  B. M = μ₀N₁N₂A/d²
EXPLANATION

For coaxial coils with large separation d >> radius, mutual inductance M ∝ 1/d² due to spreading of magnetic field lines. This is used in wireless power transfer systems.

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Q.17 Hard Magnetism
The magnetic field inside a toroid with N turns, major radius R, and carrying current I is:
A B = μ₀NI/2πR
B B = μ₀NI/R
C B = μ₀I/2πR
D B varies with distance from center
Correct Answer:  D. B varies with distance from center
EXPLANATION

In a toroid, using Ampere's law on circular path of radius r (inside toroid): B(2πr) = μ₀NI, so B = μ₀NI/2πr. Field varies inversely with distance from toroid center.

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Q.18 Hard Magnetism
A charged particle moves in crossed electric and magnetic fields. For the particle to move undeflected, the condition is:
A E = vB
B E = v/B
C E = B/v
D E = qvB
Correct Answer:  A. E = vB
EXPLANATION

For undeflected motion, electric and magnetic forces must balance: qE = qvB, giving E = vB. This is the principle of velocity selector used in mass spectrometers.

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Q.19 Hard Magnetism
A circular loop and a square loop of equal perimeter are placed in the same uniform magnetic field. Their magnetic moments are:
A Equal
B Circular loop has larger magnetic moment
C Square loop has larger magnetic moment
D Relationship depends on current direction
Correct Answer:  B. Circular loop has larger magnetic moment
EXPLANATION

For equal perimeter, circle encloses maximum area (isoperimetric inequality). Since magnetic moment m = IA, circular loop with larger area has larger magnetic moment.

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