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MHT CET · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current

A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment \(\mathrm{M}\), is freely suspended in a magnetic field of induction \(B\). The minimum and maximum value of potential energy of the dipole, respectively are

  1. A \(-\mathrm{MB},+\mathrm{MB}\)
  2. B \(0, \mathrm{MB}\)
  3. C \(0,2 \mathrm{MB}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{MB}, 0\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(-\mathrm{MB},+\mathrm{MB}\)

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The potential energy of the magnetic dipole is given by \(\mathrm{U}=-\mathrm{MB} \cos \theta\)
Where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\vec{M}\) and \(\vec{B}\)
For \(\theta=0^{\circ}, \mathrm{U}=-\mathrm{MB} \cos \theta^{\circ}=-\mathrm{MB}\) (Minimum)
For \(\theta=180^{\circ}, \mathrm{U}=-\mathrm{MB} \cos 180^{\circ}=\mathrm{MB}\) (Maximum)