Magnetism Question 220

Question: A magnet of length 0.1 m and pole strength $ {{10}^{-4}}A.m. $ is kept in a magnetic field of $ 30 Wb/m^{2} $ at an angle 30°. The couple acting on it is ____ $ \times {{10}^{-4}}Nm. $

[MP PET 2005]

Options:

A) 7.5

B) 3.0

C) 1.5

D) 6.0

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ \tau =MB\sin \theta =m\times (2l)\times B\sin \theta $

$ ={{10}^{-4}}\times 0.1\times 30\sin 30{}^\circ $

$ =1.5\times {{10}^{-4}}Nm $