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What should be the orientation of a magnetic dipole in a uniform magnetic field so that its potential energy is maximum?

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Potential energy of a magnetic dipole in a uniform magnetic field clearly the potential energy is maximum when or That is, potential energy is maximum when magnetic dipole with its magnetic moment is oriented opposite to the direction of magnetic field ( or angle between and is .

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