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A sample of paramagnetic salt contains 2.0 × 1024 atomic dipoles each of dipole moment 1.5 × 10−23 J T−1. The sample is placed under a homogeneous magnetic field of 0.64 T, and cooled to a temperature of 4.2 K. The degree of magnetic saturation achieved is equal to 15%. What is the total dipole moment of the sample for a magnetic field of 0.98 T and a temperature of 2.8 K? (Assume Curie’s law)

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Number of atomic dipoles, n = 2.0 × 1024

Dipole moment of each atomic dipole, M = 1.5 × 10−23 J T−1

When the magnetic field, B1 = 0.64 T

The sample is cooled to a temperature, T1 = 4.2°K

Total dipole moment of the atomic dipole, Mtot = n × M

= 2 × 1024 × 1.5 × 10−23

= 30 J T−1

Magnetic saturation is achieved at 15%.

Hence, effective dipole moment,

When the magnetic field, B2 = 0.98 T

Temperature, T2 = 2.8°K

Its total dipole moment = M2

According to Curie’s law, we have the ratio of two magnetic dipoles as:

Therefore, is the total dipole moment of the sample for a magnetic field of 0.98 T and a temperature of 2.8 K.


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