AIIMS2004Physics-Electromagnetism

AIIMS 2004 Physics Superconductivity Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion : A disc-shaped magnet is levitated above a superconducting material that has been cooled by liquid nitrogen.

Reason : Superconductors repel a magnet.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false but Reason is true

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Since superconductors exist only below a certain critical temperature and above that temperature they behave like normal materials.

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