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A magnetic needle suspended parallel to a magnetic field requires `sqrt3J` of work to turn it through `60^@` the torque needed to maintain the needle in this position will be

A

`2sqrt3J`

B

3J

C

`sqrt3J`

D

(3/2)J

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