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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Permanent Magnets

A magnetic dipole is aligned in the north-south direction. Suppose...

A magnetic dipole is aligned in the north-south direction. Suppose P1P_1, P2P_2, Q1Q_1, and Q2Q_2 are four points placed at equal distances from the dipole towards the north, south, east, and west, respectively. The direction of the magnetic field generated by the dipole is identical at

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  1. AP2P_2 and Q2Q_2
  2. BP1P_1 and Q1Q_1
  3. CQ1Q_1 and Q2Q_2
  4. DP1P_1 and P2P_2

Correct answer

D. P1P_1 and P2P_2

Step-by-step solution

Let the magnetic dipole be placed at the origin with its dipole moment M⃗\vec{M} directed along the North direction (j^\hat{j}).

Points P1P_1 and P2P_2 are located at equal distances dd towards North and South respectively. These points lie on the axial line of the dipole. The magnetic field at any point on the axial line is parallel to the dipole moment.

B⃗P1=μ04π2Md3j^\vec{B}_{P_1} = \dfrac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \dfrac{2M}{d^3} \hat{j}

B⃗P2=μ04π2Md3j^\vec{B}_{P_2} = \dfrac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \dfrac{2M}{d^3} \hat{j}

The magnetic field at P1P_1 and P2P_2 are identical in direction.

Points Q1Q_1 and Q2Q_2 are located at equal distances dd towards East and West respectively. These points lie on the equatorial line of the dipole. The magnetic field at any point on the equatorial line is antiparallel to the dipole moment.

B⃗Q1=−μ04πMd3j^\vec{B}_{Q_1} = -\dfrac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \dfrac{M}{d^3} \hat{j}

B⃗Q2=−μ04πMd3j^\vec{B}_{Q_2} = -\dfrac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \dfrac{M}{d^3} \hat{j}

The magnetic field at Q1Q_1 and Q2Q_2 are also identical in direction.
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