NEETPhysicsMagnetic Properties of Matter
Question: Why does an iron nail near a bar magnet experience both a force of attraction and a torque?
Options
- ABecause the iron nail is made of a magnetic material.
- BDue to the presence of an induced magnetic moment in the nail.
- CBecause the bar magnet exerts a uniform magnetic field.
- DBecause the nail's shape causes it to experience torque.
Correct answer
B. Due to the presence of an induced magnetic moment in the nail.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Due to the presence of an induced magnetic moment in the nail.