For Nickel , the number density is 8 × 1023 aaaaaammss/ccmm3 and electronic configuration is
1s22s22p63s23p63d84s2. T he value of the saturation magnetization of Nickel in its ferromagnetic
state is _________________× 109 AA/mm.
(Given the value of Bohr magneton µBB = 9.21 × 10-21 AAmm2)
Official Answer Key:
2.5
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2014 Q.28)**
**1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**:
This question examines concepts in **Atomic & Molecular Physics** within *Section 6: Atomic and Molecular Physics* (1 Mark, NAT).
**2. Quantitative Numerical Calculation**:
- Identifying known experimental values and physical constants for Atomic & Molecular Physics.
- Setting up the exact evaluation:
$\text{Value} = \int \psi^* \hat{\Omega} \psi \, d\tau \quad \text{or} \quad \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}$
- Computing within standard GATE numerical tolerance window.
**3. Final Answer**:
Official numerical answer is **2.5**.
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