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What is the potential energy of a magnetic dipole when it is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field?

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To find the potential energy of a magnetic dipole when it is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Formula for Potential Energy**: The potential energy (U) of a magnetic dipole in a magnetic field is given by the formula: \[ U = -\vec{m} \cdot \vec{B} ...
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  • In the potential energy of magnetic dipole is zero when theta=

    A
    `0^@`
    B
    `90^@`
    C
    `180^@`
    D
    `360^@`
  • The torque and magnetic potential energy of a magnetic dipole in most stable position ina uniform magnetic field vec(B) having magnetic moment vec(m) will be

    A
    `-mB,zero`
    B
    `mB,zero`
    C
    `zero,mB`
    D
    `zero,-mB`
  • A charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to it. The magnetic field

    A
    increases the `K.E.` of the particle
    B
    decreases the `K.E.` of the particle
    C
    changes the direction of motion of the particle
    D
    does both (a) and ( c)
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