Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect about hysteresis
A) This effect is common to all ferromagnetic substances
B) The hysteresis loop area is proportional to the thermal energy developed per unit volume of the material
C) The hysteresis loop area is independent of the thermal energy developed per unit volume of the material
D) The shape of the hysteresis loop is characteristic of the material
Explanation
(c) The energy lost per unit volume of a substance in a complete cycle of magnetization is equal to the area of the hysteresis loop
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.