A uniform magnetic field, parallel to the plane of the paper existed in space initially directed from left to right. When a bar of soft iron is placed in the field parallel to it, the lines of force passing through it will be represented by
A
Figure (A)
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Figure (B)
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Figure (C)
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Figure (D)
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is B Figure (B) The relative permeability of soft iron is high. So, maximum lines of force tend to pass through the soft iron as a large magnetization occurs in the direction of the field in the ferromagnetic material.