A magnetic dipole is in stable equilibrium in a field when m is
AParallel to B
BPerpendicular to B
CAntiparallel to B
DAt 45 degrees to B
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Parallel to B
Parallel alignment is the minimum energy state, and a small rotation gives a restoring torque.
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