Magnetism And Matter Ques 1

1. Following figures show the arrangement of bar magnets in different configurations. Each magnet has magnetic dipole moment $\overrightarrow{{}m}$. Which configuration has highest net magnetic dipole moment?

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A.

B.

C.

D.

(a) A

(b) B

(c) C

(d) D

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 1.(c)

Solution:

  1. (c) Net magnetic dipole moment $=2 Mcos \frac{\theta}{2}$

As value of $\cos \frac{\theta}{2}$ is maximum in case (c) hence net magnetic dipole moment is maximum for option (c).