A magnetic dipole is aligned in the north-south direction. Suppose P₁ , P₂ , Q₁ , and Q₂ 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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Let the magnetic dipole be placed at the origin with its dipole moment M directed along the North direction ( j ). Points P₁ and P₂ are located at equal distances d 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. B _ P₁ = ₀ 4 2M d^3 j B _ P₂ = ₀ 4 2M d^3 j The magnetic field at P₁ and P₂ are identical in direction. Points Q₁ and Q₂ are located at equal distances d towards East and West respect