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Two identical bar magnets are placed one above the other such that they are mutually perpendicular and bisect each other. The time period of this combination in a horizontal magnetic field is 'T'. The time period of each magnet in the same field is:

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When combining magnets perpendicularly, the resultant magnetic moment adds vectorially, while their moments of inertia add arithmetically.
Updated On: Jun 9, 2026
  • \( \sqrt{2}T \)
  • \( 2^{(1/4)}T \)
  • \( 2^{-(1/3)}T \)
  • \( 2^{-(1/4)}T \)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Concept: The time period of an oscillating magnet in a magnetic field \( B \) is \( T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{I}{\mu B}} \), where \( I \) is the moment of inertia and \( \mu \) is the magnetic moment.

Step 1: Analyze the combination.
For the combination, the total moment of inertia \( I_{comb} = I_1 + I_2 = 2I \) (since they are identical). The total magnetic moment \( \mu_{comb} \) is the vector sum: \( \mu_{comb} = \sqrt{\mu^2 + \mu^2} = \mu\sqrt{2} \). $$ T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{2I}{\mu\sqrt{2}B}} = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{I\sqrt{2}}{\mu B}} = T_0 (2)^{1/4} $$ where \( T_0 \) is the time period of a single magnet \( 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{I}{\mu B}} \).

Step 2: Solve for \( T_0 \).
$$ T = T_0 \cdot 2^{1/4} \implies T_0 = T \cdot 2^{-1/4} $$ $$\boxed{2^{-(1/4)}T}$$
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