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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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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 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 directions of the magnetic field due to the dipole are opposite at

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  1. AP1P_1 and P2P_2
  2. BQ1Q_1 and Q2Q_2
  3. CP1P_1 and Q1Q_1
  4. DP2P_2 and Q2Q_2

Correct answer

D. P2P_2 and Q2Q_2

Step-by-step solution

Let the magnetic dipole moment be m⃗\vec{m} aligned along the North-South direction. Assume m⃗\vec{m} points towards the North.

Points P1P_1 (North)andP2and P_2 (South) lie on the axial line of the dipole. The magnetic field at any axial point is in the same direction as the dipole moment. Thus, the magnetic fields at P1P_1 and P2P_2 are both directed towards the North.

Points Q1Q_1 (East)andQ2and Q_2 (West) lie on the equatorial line of the dipole. The magnetic field at any equatorial point is in the opposite direction to the dipole moment. Thus, the magnetic fields at Q1Q_1 and Q2Q_2 are both directed towards the South.

Comparing the directions:
The magnetic field at P1P_1 is towards the North, and the magnetic field at Q1Q_1 is towards the South. They are in opposite directions.
The magnetic field at P2P_2 is towards the North, and the magnetic field at Q2Q_2 is towards the South. They are also in opposite directions.

Therefore, the directions of the magnetic field are opposite at P1P_1 and Q1Q_1, and at P2P_2 and Q2Q_2.
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