Magnetism Question 198

Question: A magnet when placed perpendicular to a uniform field of strength $ {{10}^{-4}}Wb/m^{2} $ experiences a maximum couple of moment $ 4\times {{10}^{-5}}N/m. $ . What is its magnetic moment

[Bihar MEE 1995]

Options:

A) $ 0.4A\times m^{2} $

B) $ 0.2A\times m^{2} $

C) $ 0.16A\times m^{2} $

D) $ 0.04A\times m^{2} $ (e) $ 0.06A\times m^{2} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ {C _{\max }}=MB\Rightarrow 4\times {{10}^{-5}}=M\times {{10}^{-4}}\Rightarrow M=0.4\ A\times m^{2} $