NEETPhysicsMagnetism and MatterMCQ+4 / −1
A magnetic needle suspended parallel to a magnetic field requires of work to turn it through 60o. The torque needed to maintain the needle in this position will be
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
According to work energy theorem
W = Ufinal – Uinitial = MB (cos 0 – cos 60°) = = ....(1)
The torque on the needle is
= = ....(2)
From equation (1) and (2),
= = 3 J
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