AIIMS2018PhysicsMagnetic Properties of Matter
A bar magnet of magnetic moment M and moment of inertia I is freely suspended such that the magnetic axial line is in the direction of magnetic meridian. If the magnet is displaced by a very small angle , angular acceleration is (magnetic induction of earth's horizontal field is B_H )
Options
- AM B_H I
- BI B_H M
- CM I B_H
- DI M B_H
Correct answer
A. M B_H I
Step-by-step solution
Restoring torque on the magnet, =-2 m B_H l =-M B_H if is small =-M B_H ; = M B_H I