Magnetism Question 226

Question: A short bar magnet of magnetic moment $ 0.4J,{{T}^{-1}} $ is placed in a uniform magnetic field of $ 0.16,T $ . The magnet is in stable equilibrium when the potential energy is

Options:

A) $ -0.64J $

B) zero

C) $ -0.082,J $

D) $ 0.064,J $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] For stable equilibrium $ U=-MB=-(0.4)(0.16)=-0.064,J $