Magnetism and Matter

Q1. Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Magnetic dipoles, when placed near a long straight current-carrying wire, are deflected perpendicular to the wire.
Reason (R): The magnetic field lines of a straight current-carrying wire are oriented in a direction which is perpendicular to the wire.

 

  • Both(A)and(R)are True and(R)is the correct explanation of(A).
  • Both(A)and(R)are True but(R)is not the correct explanation of(A).
  • (A)is True but(R)is False.
  • (A)is False but(R)is True.
Q2. A piece of soft iron is placed within the coils of a solenoid, the current through the solenoid being sufficiently large so that the iron is completely magnetised. If the current is increased further the magnetic field within the iron will:
  • remain constant
  • increase slightly
  • increase proportionately with the current
  • decrease