RE-NEET2024Physics-Magnetism
RE-NEET 2024 Physics Magnetic Potential Energy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The magnetic potential energy, when a magnetic bar of magnetic moment is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field is
A
B
Zero
C
D
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The potential energy of a magnetic dipole in a magnetic field is given by . When the dipole is perpendicular to the field, the dot product is zero, hence the potential energy is zero.
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