NEETPhysics-Magnetism

NEET Physics Magnetic Potential Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

The work done in rotating a bar magnet of magnetic moment M from its unstable equilibrium position to its stable equilibrium position in a uniform magnetic field B is

A

MB

B

2 MB

C

−MB

D

−2MB

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The work done is given by the change in potential energy, which is −MB for a¹⁸⁰⁻degree rotation from unstable to stable equilibrium.

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