Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsPermanent Magnets
If a current in a circular loop is equivalently substituted by a magnetic dipole,
Options
- Athe distance d separating the poles is constant
- Bthe product m d is constant
- Cthe pole strength m for each pole is constant
- Dthe ratio m d is constant
Correct answer
B. the product m d is constant
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic moment of a circular loop carrying current I and having area A is given by M = IA . When this loop is equivalently substituted by a magnetic dipole with pole strength m and separation distance d , its magnetic moment is given by M = md . Equating the two expressions for magnetic moment, we get md = IA . For a given current loop, the current I and area A are constant. Therefore, the product md must be constant.