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Magnetic poles and magnetic compass - class-VII

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A DMM is arragned at the magnetic pole of earth in $\tan{A}$ position. If a bar magnet is placed at some distance from the needle, deflection is

  1. ${0}^{o}$

  2. ${90}^{o}$

  3. ${45}^{o}$

  4. ${180}^{o}$


Correct Option: A

The needle of a dip circle shows an apparent dip of $45^o$ at a place and $60^o$ when the circle is rotated through $90^o$. The true dip is

  1. $cos^{-1} \left (\cfrac 1{\sqrt 3}\right)$

  2. $cos^{-1} \left (\cfrac {\sqrt 3}{2}\right)$

  3. $cos^{-1} \left (\cfrac {1}{2}\right)$

  4. $cos^{-1} \left (\cfrac { 1}{\sqrt2}\right)$


Correct Option: A

If earth's magnetic field $B _H$, if the frequency of oscillation of a magnetic needle is n, then -

  1. $ n \propto B _H$

  2. $ n^2 \propto B _H$

  3. $ n \propto B _H^2$

  4. $n^2 \propto \frac{1}{B _H}$


Correct Option: B

An aeroplane, in which the distance between the tips of the wings is $50 m$, is flying horizontally with a speed of $360$ km/hour, over a place where the vertical component of earth's magnetic field is $2.0 \times 10^{-4} \ tesla$ . The potential difference between the tips of the wings would be

  1. $0.1 V$

  2. $0.5 V$

  3. $0.2 V$

  4. $1.0 V$


Correct Option: D

In an uniform field the magnetic needle completes 10 oscillations in 92seconds. When a small magnet is placed in the magnetic meridian 10cm due north of needle with north pole towards south completes 15 oscillations in 69seconds. The magnetic moment of magnet ($B _H =0.3 \ G$) is

  1. $4.5 \ A m^2$

  2. $0.45 \ A m^2$

  3. $0.75 \ A m^2$

  4. $0.225 \ A m^2$


Correct Option: A

A magnetic needle is kept in a nonuniform magnetic field. It

  1. may experience a force but certainly not a torque

  2. may experience a torque but certainly not a force

  3. may experience both a torque as well as force

  4. will certainly experience neither a force not a torque


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If magnet is placed parallel to the magnetic field then two poles of magnetic will experience different forces because of non uniform magnetic field. The forces will be in opposite direction therefore, there will be a net force also because forces are not equal. 
Now , when magnetic is not parallel to the magnetic field it will experience torque its a dipole placed in a field. Hence, (C)

The needle of a dip circle when place at a geomagnetic pole stays along

  1. south-north direction only

  2. east-west direction only

  3. vertical direction

  4. horizontal direction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dip is the angle between the Earth's magnetic field and horizontal plane at that point. The needle of a dip circle when place at a geomagnetic poles stays along vertical direction.

Which of the following helps detecting the presence of magnetic field at a point ?

  1. a strong magnet

  2. a solenoid

  3. a compass needle

  4. a current carrying wire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A compass consists of a magnetized needle which tends to align in presence of a magnetic field, thus causing a deflection in the needle.

What kind of magnet  is used in a magnetic compass ?

  1. electromagnet

  2. permanent magnet

  3. temporary magnet

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magnetic compass is used for navigation and its magnetic needle is made of permanent magnet which is always aligned according to the earth's magnetic field. 

What is the circular enclosure that the magnetic compass is placed in ?

  1. iron case

  2. stainless steel case

  3. aluminium case

  4. nickel case


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The case of a magnetic compass should be made of a non-magnetic material. 

Stainless steel serves the purpose. 

A device used by the sailors to find the direction in which their ship is moving is called .................

  1. horse shoe

  2. curve

  3. magnetic field

  4. magnetic needle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A device used by the sailors to find the direction in which their ship is moving is called magnetic needle.
A compass contains a magnetic needle pivoted in a horizontal plane that indicates the direction of magnetic north at points on the earth's surface. It is an instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field at the point of observation.
It is the oldest instrument for navigation and has been a vital tool for navigators at sea for centuries.

State whether true or false:

A tracing needle is used by the sailor for navigation.  

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magnetic compass is used for navigation while tracing needle is used for tracing magnetic field lines. 

The presence of magnetic field at a point can be detected by

  1. ammeter 

  2. galvanometer

  3. a compass needle

  4. strong magnet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A compass can be used to detect presence of magnetic field as it will deflect from its N-S direction to direction if magnetic field at that point.

The magnetic compass is not useful for navigation near the magnetic poles, since

  1. $R=0$

  2. $V=0$

  3. $H=0$

  4. $\theta={0}^{o}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Near magnetic poles, $H=0$, therefore, magnetic compass will not work.

Two parallel conductors are separated by 5cm. They carry 6A and 2A in the same direction. Between them the location from first at which magnetic needle lies along $B _H$ is

  1. 1.25 cm

  2. 3.75 cm

  3. 2.5 cm

  4. no point exist


Correct Option: B

A magnetic needle oscillates in a horizontal plane with a period $T$ at a place where the angle of dip is $60^0$. When the same needle is made to oscillate in a vertical plane coinciding with the magnetic meridian, its period will be 

  1. $\frac{T}{\sqrt 2}$

  2. T

  3. 2T

  4. 6T


Correct Option: A

When a current of $1$ ampere is passed in a coil lying in the magnetic meridian then a magnetic needle at its centre gives some deflection. If the current in the coil is increased to $\sqrt8$ ampere then at what distance from the centre of the coil will the deflection of needle remains underchanged?

  1. $2R$

  2. $4R$

  3. $8R$

  4. $R$


Correct Option: B
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