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  1. When a ferromagnetic substance is magnetised there are small changes in dimensions. This phenomenon is called

  2. A.
    hysteresis
    B.
    magnetostriction
    C.
    diamagnetism
    D.
    dipolar relaxation

  3. Assertion (A): In some materials, ∈r is independent of temperature while in others, ∈r depends on temperature.

    Reason (R): If permanent dipoles are absent, ∈r varies with temperature.

  4. A.
    Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
    B.
    Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
    C.
    A is true but R is false
    D.
    A is false but R is true

  5. An electron in a homogeneous magnetic field and having velocity perpendicular to the direction of field moves

  6. A.
    perpendicular to the field
    B.
    along the field
    C.
    along a straight line inclined at 45° to field
    D.
    in a circular path

  7. Spontaneous polarization occurs in ferroelectric materials.

  8. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  9. For a given value (n) of principle quantum number, the number of possible electronic states are

  10. A.
    n
    B.
    n2
    C.
    n3
    D.
    n

  11. Electrical conductivity of metals expressed in ohm-1 m-1 is of the order of

  12. A.
    1010
    B.
    105
    C.
    10-4
    D.
    10-6

  13. In a metal the probability of a state 0.1 eV below Fermi level being occupied

  14. A.
    is more than the probability of state 0.1 eV above Fermi level being occupied
    B.
    is the same as the probability of state 0.1 eV above Fermi level being occupied
    C.
    is less than the probability of state 0.1 eV above Fermi level being occupied
    D.
    may be equal to or more or less than the probability of state 0.1 eV above Fermi level being occupied

  15. An homogeneous dielectric material is subjected to an electric field E. If a small cavity is made inside the material, the electric field intensity inside and outside the cavity are different.

  16. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  17. A dielectric is subjected to alternating field. The dielectric losses are potential to

  18. A.
    real part of dielectric constant
    B.
    imaginary part of dielectric constant
    C.
    both real and imaginary parts of dielectric constant
    D.
    either real or imaginary part of dielectric constant

  19. Semiconductors have a positive temperature coefficient of resistivity.

  20. A.
    True
    B.
    False