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A: A magnetize needle in a uniform magnetic field experiences a torque but no net force, however, an iron hail near a bar magnet experiences a force of attraction as well as torque.
R: Bar magnet creates non-uniform magnetic field.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are the true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1)

B

If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reson is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (2)

C

If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3)

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4)

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the assertion (A) and the reason (R) provided regarding the behavior of a magnetized needle in a uniform magnetic field and an iron nail near a bar magnet. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that a magnetized needle in a uniform magnetic field experiences a torque but no net force. - This is true because in a uniform magnetic field, the forces acting on the two poles of the magnetized needle (north and south) are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, resulting in a torque that tends to align the needle with the magnetic field but no net translational force. 2. **Understanding the Reason (R)**: - The reason states that a bar magnet creates a non-uniform magnetic field. - This is also true. A bar magnet generates a magnetic field that varies in strength and direction depending on the distance from the magnet. Near the magnet, the field is stronger and changes rapidly, leading to a non-uniform field. 3. **Analyzing the Behavior of the Iron Nail**: - An iron nail placed near a bar magnet experiences both a force of attraction and a torque. - The force of attraction occurs because the non-uniform magnetic field exerts different forces on the different parts of the nail, leading to a net force pulling it towards the magnet. - Additionally, the nail can also experience torque due to the non-uniform field, which can cause it to rotate and align itself with the magnetic field lines. 4. **Conclusion**: - Both the assertion and the reason are correct. The assertion correctly describes the behavior of a magnetized needle in a uniform magnetic field, and the reason explains why an iron nail experiences both force and torque when placed in the non-uniform magnetic field of a bar magnet. ### Final Answer: Both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) are correct, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. ---
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  • An iron nail near a bar magnet experiences

    A
    Only torque
    B
    Torque and force of attraction
    C
    Only force
    D
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    Torque and force of attraction
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    D
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    a force but not a torque
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