Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Permanent Magnets
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Permanent Magnets
For measuring the magnetic moment of a bar magnet, one could use
For measuring the magnetic moment of a bar magnet, one could use
Options
- Aa tangent galvanometer
- Ban oscillation magnetometer, provided the earth's horizontal field is known
- Ca deflection galvanometer, provided the earth's horizontal field is known
- Dboth deflection and oscillation magnetometer, if the earth's horizontal field is not known
Correct answer
D. both deflection and oscillation magnetometer, if the earth's horizontal field is not known
Step-by-step solution
The time period of oscillation of a bar magnet in an oscillation magnetometer is given by . This gives the product . If the earth's horizontal magnetic field and the moment of inertia are known, the magnetic moment can be determined.
In a deflection magnetometer, the deflection is related to and by , where is a constant depending on the position (Tan A or Tan B). If is known, can be determined.
If is not known, we can use both instruments. The oscillation magnetometer gives the product , and the deflection magnetometer gives the ratio . Multiplying these two quantities yields , allowing us to find without knowing .
A tangent galvanometer is primarily used to measure electric current, not the magnetic moment of a bar magnet.
In a deflection magnetometer, the deflection is related to and by , where is a constant depending on the position (Tan A or Tan B). If is known, can be determined.
If is not known, we can use both instruments. The oscillation magnetometer gives the product , and the deflection magnetometer gives the ratio . Multiplying these two quantities yields , allowing us to find without knowing .
A tangent galvanometer is primarily used to measure electric current, not the magnetic moment of a bar magnet.