Question

A solid iron cylinder is placed in a region containing a uniform magnetic field such that the cylinder axis is parallel to the magnetic field direction.The magnetic field lines inside the cylinder will

• A. bend closer to the cylinder axis
• B. bend farther away from the axis.
• C. remain uniform as before
• D. cease to exist inside the cylinder.

Answer 1

The correct option is A bend closer to the cylinder axis

Ans : (a)

Iron being a ferromagnetic material, magnetic lines of force bend closer to cylindrical axis.