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Physics Magnetism and Matter Karnataka - CET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

In a permanent magnet at room temperature

A
domains are partially aligned
B
domains are all perfectly aligned
C
magnetic moment of each molecule is zero
D
the individual molecules have non-zero magnetic moment which are all perfectly aligned.

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In a permanent magnet at room temperature, the magnetic domains are not fully aligned due to thermal agitation, but they are partially aligned.

Step 1: Understand magnetic domains. Magnetic domains are small regions within a material where the magnetic moments of atoms are aligned in the same direction.

Step 2: At room temperature, thermal energy can cause some random motion, preventing complete alignment of these domains.

Step 3: In a permanent magnet, while many domains will be aligned in the same direction contributing to a net magnetic moment, they won't be perfectly aligned.

Conclusion: Therefore, the correct option is that domains are partially aligned.

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