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GUJCET · Physics · Magnetism And Matter

A bar magnet of magnetic moment \(\overrightarrow{ M }\) is placed in a magnetic field of induction \(\vec{B}\). The torque exerted on it is ________.

  1. A \(-\vec{B} \cdot \vec{M}\)
  2. B \(\overrightarrow{ M } \times \overrightarrow{ B }\)
  3. C \(-\overrightarrow{ M } \times \overrightarrow{ B }\)
  4. D \(\vec{M} \cdot \vec{B}\)
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(B) \(\overrightarrow{ M } \times \overrightarrow{ B }\)

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B
\(\overrightarrow{ M } \times \overrightarrow{ B }\)