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Question : 13
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A bar magnet of magnetic moment 6 J ∕ T is aligned at 60 ∘ with a uniform external magnetic field of 0.44 T . Calculate (a) the work done in turning the magnet to align its magnetic moment (i) normal to the magnetic field, (ii) oppositeto the magnetic field, and (b) the torque on the magnet in the final orientation in case (ii).
Solution:
(a) Formula and Calculation of work done in the two cases
(b) Calculation of torque in case (ii)
(a) Work done= m B ( cos θ 1 − cos θ 2 )
(i)θ 1 = 60 ∘ , θ 2 = 90 ∘
∴ work done = m B ( cos 60 ∘ − cos 90 ∘ )
= m B (
− 0 ) =
m B
=
× 6 × 0.44 J = 1.32 J
(ii)θ 1 = 60 ∘ , θ 2 = 180 ∘
∴ work done = m B ( cos 60 ∘ − cos 180 ∘ )
= m B (
− ( − 1 ) ) =
m B
=
× 6 × 0.44 J − 3.96 J end a l i g n e d
[Also accept calculations done through changes in potential energy.]
(b) Torque= |
×
| = m B s i n θ
Forθ = 180 ∘ , we have
Torque= 6 × 0.44 s i n 180 ∘ = 0
[If the student straight away writes that the torque is zero since magnetic moment and magnetic field are anti parallel in this orientation, award full]
(b) Calculation of torque in case (ii)
(a) Work done
(i)
(ii)
[Also accept calculations done through changes in potential energy.]
(b) Torque
For
Torque
[If the student straight away writes that the torque is zero since magnetic moment and magnetic field are anti parallel in this orientation, award full]
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