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A magnet of magnetic moment M is cut in ...

A magnet of magnetic moment M is cut in to two equal parts the resultant magnetic moment is

A

`sqrt(2)`m

B

`(m)/sqrt(2)`

C

`sqrt(3)m`

D

`(m)/sqrt(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`therefore M=sqrt(M_(1)^(2)+M_(2)^(2))`
`=(M)/sqrt(2)`
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