Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Permanent Magnets
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 , , , and 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
Options
- A and
- B and
- C and
- D and
Correct answer
D. and
Step-by-step solution
Let the magnetic dipole be placed at the origin with its dipole moment directed along the North direction ().
Points and are located at equal distances 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.
The magnetic field at and are identical in direction.
Points and are located at equal distances 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.
The magnetic field at and are also identical in direction.
Points and are located at equal distances 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.
The magnetic field at and are identical in direction.
Points and are located at equal distances 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.
The magnetic field at and are also identical in direction.