Question:

Direction of magnetic field at equatorial point is

Updated On: Jan 23, 2024
  • parallel to M
  • perpendicular to M
  • making an angle of $45^\circ$ with M
  • antiparallel to M
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Solution and Explanation

Magnetic field due to a magnet at any point or equatorial line is given by
$\hspace15mmB=\frac{\mu_0}{4\pi}\frac{M}{d^3}$
Direction of B is shown in figure.



Hence, in equatorial position, the direction of magnetic field is parallel to magnetic axis direction from north pole to south pole ie, parallel to M.
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