The torque and magnetic potential energy of a magnetic dipole in most stable position in a uniform magnetic field(Bˉ) having magnetic moment (mˉ) will be.
A
−mB, zero
B
mB, zero
C
Zero, mB
D
Zero, −mB
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is D)
Torque, τˉ=m×B=mBsinθ and magnetic potential energy Um=m⋅B=mBcosθ at θ=0o the dipole will be in most stable position τ=mBsinθ=mBsin0o=0 and Um=−mBcosθ=−mBcosθo=−mB