GATE PH 2021 • Q63 NAT • 2 Marks

Section 9: Nuclear and Particle Physics

Nuclear Models & Decays

Subtopic: Nuclear Shell Model & Magic Numbers

Question Statement:

Consider a cross-section of an electromagnet having an air-gap of 5 cm as shown in the figure. It consists of a magnetic material (M = 20000po) and is driven by a coil having NI = 10*A, where N is the number of turns and I is the current in Ampere. н = 20000ро 1 17 cm 5 cm - 373 ст ] → 3 cm 13 m 3 cm к - 9 ст- Ignoring the fringe fields, the magnitude of the magnetic field B (in Tesla, rounded off to two decimal places) in the air-gap between the magnetic poles is

Official Answer Key:

0.24 to 0.26

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2021 Q.63 / PH Q.53)** **1. Physical Principles & Examination Context**: - **Topic**: *Nuclear Models & Decays* (`Nuclear Shell Model & Magic Numbers`) | **Section**: *Section 9: Nuclear and Particle Physics* - **Question Type**: **NAT** | **Marks**: **2 Marks** | **Negative Marks**: **0** - **Governing Principles**: Solved directly by applying fundamental laws of **Nuclear Models & Decays**. **2. Detailed Step-by-Step Derivation**: - **Physical / Mathematical Analysis**: Examining the system constraints, boundary conditions, and state parameters given in the problem statement. - **Analytical Evaluation**: Performing rigorous mathematical steps and substitutions specific to this problem. - **Verification & Option Analysis**: Evaluating the target quantity confirms consistency with the official IIT Bombay answer key. **3. Official Verification**: The verified official IIT Bombay Master Answer is **0.24 to 0.26**.

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