A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 1.44 A m 2 is placed horizontally with the north pole pointing towards north. Find the position of the neutral point if the horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field is 18 μT.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Given,

M=1.44Am²

We know for a magnetic dipole with its pole pointing to the north, neutral point always lies in the broadside-on position.

let d be the perpendicular distance of the neutral point from midpoint of the magnet

the magnetic field due to the dipole at the broadside-on position(B) is given by

A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 1.44 A m2 is placed horizontally with the north pole pointing towards north. Find the position of the neutral point if the horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field is 18 μT.

A magnetic dipole of magnetic moment 1.44 A m² is placed horizontally with the north pole pointing towards north. Find the position of the neutral point if the horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field is 18 μT.