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A magnetic needle is kept in a non-uniform magnetic field. It experiences
A
A force and a torque
B
A force but not a torque
C
A torque but not a force
D
Neither a torque nor a force
(AIEEE-2005) (IIT-1982)
Solution
(a) A magnetic needle is a magnetic dipole.
In a non uniform Magnetic field Force on each of the poles will be different in both magnitude and direction.
Due to difference in Magnitude the dipole experiences a Force,
Due to difference in Direction the dipole experiences a Torque.
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