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AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Oscillation of Bar Magnets MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A bar magnet is oscillating in the Earth's magnetic field with a period T. What happens to this period and motion if this mass is quadrupled -

A

Motion remains S.H. with time period = T/2

B

Motion remains S.H. with time period = 2T

C

Motion remains S.H. with time period = 4T

D

Motion remains S.H. with time period and period remains nearly constant

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The period of oscillation of a bar magnet in a magnetic field is independent of its mass. Therefore, the period remains nearly constant.

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