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COMEDK · Physics · 20. Magnetic Properties of Matter

A bar magnet is oscillating in the earth's magnetic field with a period \(T\). When the length of the bar magnet is doubled and its mass is quadrupled (while its magnetic moment remains constant), the time period is \(T_1\). The ratio of \(T_1\) to \(T\) is:

  1. A \(1: 2\)
  2. B \(4: 1\)
  3. C \(2: 1\)
  4. D \(1: 4\)
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(B) \(4: 1\)

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Time period: \(T = 2\pi\sqrt{\dfrac{I}{MB_H}}\), where \(I = \dfrac{ml^2}{12}\) is the moment of inertia. New moment of inertia with \(m' = 4m\) and \(l' = 2l\): \(I' = \dfrac{4m \cdot (2l)^2}{12} = \dfrac{4m \cdot 4l^2}{12} = 16\left(\dfrac{ml^2}{12}\right) = 16I\) Since…