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A bar magnet is oriented perpendicular to a uniform magnetic
field as shown in . Describe the force and/or torque on the
magnet.
There is a net torque on the magnet in a clockwise direction. |
There is a net torque on the magnet in a counterclockwise direction. |
There is a net force on the magnet opposite to the direction of the magnetic field (towards the top of screen). |
There is a net force on the magnet in the direction of the magnetic field (towards the bottom of screen). |
There is no net force or torque on the magne |
Option b) is correct.
There is a net torque on the magnet in a counterclockwise direction.
Explanation:
A magnetic dipole kept in a uniform magnetic field has a tendency to orient its dipole moment vector along the magnetic field direction. The magnetic dipole moment vector is directed from South to North of the dipole