Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2025

The relationship between the magnetic susceptibility $(x)$ and the magnetic permeability $(\mu)$ is given by :

( $\mu_0$ is the permeability of free space and $\mu_T$ is relative permeability)

  1. A $X=\frac{\mu}{\mu_0}-1$ Correct answer
  2. B $X=\frac{\mu_{\mathrm{r}}}{\mu_0}+1$
  3. C $\chi=\mu_r+1$
  4. D $X=1-\frac{\mu}{\mu_0}$

Solution

<p>The relationship between magnetic susceptibility $(\chi)$ and magnetic permeability $(\mu)$ is expressed as follows:</p> <p><p><strong>Relative Permeability ($\mu_r$)</strong>: This is defined as the ratio of the permeability of a material ($\mu$) to the permeability of free space ($\mu_0$).</p> <p>$ \mu = \mu_0 \mu_r \Rightarrow \mu_r = \frac{\mu}{\mu_0} $</p></p> <p><p><strong>Magnetic Susceptibility ($\chi$)</strong>: This relates to relative permeability as follows:</p> <p>$ \mu_r = 1 + \chi \Rightarrow \chi = \mu_r - 1 $</p> <p>Substituting the expression for $\mu_r$ from above:</p> <p>$ \chi = \left(\frac{\mu}{\mu_0} - 1\right) $</p></p> <p>Thus, the equation shows how magnetic susceptibility is derived from the magnetic permeability relative to free space.</p>

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Magnetism · Topic: Bar Magnet and Magnetic Field

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