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In the hysteresis curve the value of magnetization (B) which will be present in a substance when value of magnetizing force $(\mathrm{H})$ is made zero $(\mathrm{H}=0)$ is called as
PhysicsMagnetic Properties of MatterMHT CETMHT CET 2023 (14 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A coercivity
  • B retentivity
  • C domain
  • D saturation
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The correct answer is: retentivity
Retentivity or remanence is the ability of a magnetic substance to retain magnetism even in the absence of a magnetising field.
$\therefore \quad$ Retentivity corresponds to the value of $\mathrm{B}$ when value of $\mathrm{H}$ is zero.

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