Q. A magnet is parallel to a uniform magnetic field. If it is rotated by $60{^\circ}$, the work done is $0.8\ J$. How much work is done in moving it $30{^\circ}$ further

A) $0.8 \times 10^{7}erg$
B) $0.4\ J$
C) $8\ J$
D) $0.8\ erg$
Explanation

(a) $W = MB(\cos\theta_{1} - \cos\theta_{2})$
When the magnet is rotated from $0{^\circ}$ to $60{^\circ}$, then work done is $0.8\ J$
$0.8 = MB\left( \cos{0{^\circ}} - \cos{60{^\circ}} \right) = \frac{MB}{2}$
$\Rightarrow MB = 1.6\ N - m$
In order to rotate the magnet through an angle of $30{^\circ},\ i.e.,$ from $60{^\circ}$ to $90{^\circ}$, the work done is
$W^{'} = MB\left( \cos{60{^\circ}} - \cos{90{^\circ}} \right) = MB\left( \frac{1}{2} - 0 \right)$
$= \frac{MB}{2} = \frac{1.6}{2} = 0.8J = 0.8 \times 10^{7}\ erg$

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.