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If M is the magnetic moment and B is the magnetic field, the torque acting on the magnetic dipole is given by:
If M is the magnetic moment and B is the magnetic field, the torque acting on the magnetic dipole is given by:
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Torque is maximum when magnetic moment is perpendicular to the magnetic field.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2026
- M · B
- |M||B|
- M × B
- |M||B|
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Definition of torque on magnetic dipole. Torque tends to align the dipole with the magnetic field.
Step 2: Vector form. The torque is given by the cross product of magnetic moment and magnetic field: τ = M × B
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