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At what angle between m and B is a dipole in stable equilibrium?
A90 degrees
B0 degrees
C180 degrees
D45 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 0 degrees
Potential energy is minimum, equal to minus mB, when the moment is along the field, which is the most stable position.
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