NEET2003PhysicsMagnetic Properties of MatterActual
A bar magnet is oscillating in the Earth's magnetic field with a period T . What happens to its period and motion if its mass is quadrupled?
Options
- Amotion remains simple harmonic with time period = T 2
- Bmotion remains S.H.M with time period =2 T
- Cmotion remains S.H.M. with time period =4 T
- Dmotion remains S.H.M and period nearly constant
Correct answer
B. motion remains S.H.M with time period =2 T
Step-by-step solution
Time period of bar magnet T =2 I 14 H Where I = M.I. = m ~L ^2 12 m= mass of magnet T=2 mL^2 12 MH T m If mass is quadruplet then T becomes twice.