A short magnetic needle is pivoted in a uniform magnetic field of strength $1\ T$. When another magnetic field of strength $\sqrt{3}T$ is applied to the needle in a perpendicular direction, the needle deflects through an angle $ heta$, where $ heta$ is

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A short magnetic needle is pivoted in a uniform magnetic field of strength $1\ T$. When another magnetic field of strength $\sqrt{3}T$ is applied to the needle in a perpendicular direction, the needle deflects through an angle $	heta$, where $	heta$ is

Dr. Abubacker · Accepted Answer

(d) In balance condition $B_{2} = B_{1}	an	heta$
$\Rightarrow 	an	heta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{1}$
$\Rightarrow 	heta = 60{^\circ}$

Q. A short magnetic needle is pivoted in a uniform magnetic field of strength $1\ T$. When another magnetic field of strength $\sqrt{3}T$ is applied to the needle in a perpendicular direction, the needle deflects through an angle $\theta$, where $\theta$ is

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