Physics-Bar Magnet

NEET Physics Bar Magnet MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

A short bar magnet is placed in a horizontal plane with its axis aligned along the magnetic north-south direction. If the earth's magnetic field at the place is 0.36 G and null points are found on the axis of the magnet at 14 cm from the center, what is the magnetic moment of the bar magnet?

A

0.14 A m^2

B

0.28 A m^2

C

0.56 A m^2

D

1.12 A m^2

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

At the null points, the magnetic field due to the bar magnet equals and opposes the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field. Using the formula for the magnetic field on the axis of a bar magnet, we calculate the magnetic moment.

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