Question

A bar magnet is oriented perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field as shown in . Describe the force and/or torque on the magnet.

There is a net torque on the magnet in a clockwise direction.

There is a net torque on the magnet in a counterclockwise direction.

There is a net force on the magnet opposite to the direction of the magnetic field (towards the top of screen).

There is a net force on the magnet in the direction of the magnetic field (towards the bottom of screen).

There is no net force or torque on the magne

Answer 1

Option b) is correct.

There is a net torque on the magnet in a counterclockwise direction.

Explanation:

A magnetic dipole kept in a uniform magnetic field has a tendency to orient its dipole moment vector along the magnetic field direction. The magnetic dipole moment vector is directed from South to North of the dipole