A bar magnet of magnetic moment 1.5 J/T lies aligned with the directio...
Magnetic moment, M= 1.5 J T-1
Magnetic field strength, B= 0.22 T
W = - MB (cos θ2 - cos θ1)
= -1.5 x 0.22 (cos 180° - cos 0°)
= -0.33 (-1 - 1)
= 0.66 J
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Given data:
- Magnetic moment of the bar magnet, m = 1.5 J/T
- Magnetic field, B = 0.22 T
Formula used:
- The work done in turning the magnet is given by the formula:
\[ W = -\vec{M} \cdot \vec{B} \]
Calculation:
- Given that the magnetic moment of the bar magnet is aligned with the field direction, the angle between the magnetic moment and the field direction is 0 degrees.
- When the magnet is turned to align its magnetic moment opposite to the field direction, the angle between the magnetic moment and the field direction is 180 degrees.
Substitute the values into the formula:
\[ W = -mB\cos\theta \]
\[ W = -1.5 \times 0.22 \times \cos(180) \]
\[ W = -0.33 \times (-1) \]
\[ W = 0.33 J \]
Therefore, the amount of work required by an external torque to turn the magnet so as to align its magnetic moment opposite to the field direction is 0.33 J.
Correct Answer:
- Option (a) 0.66J