The magnetic moment of an iron bar is M. It is now bent in such a way that it forms an arc section of a circle subtending an angle of 60 at the centre. The magnetic moment of this arc section is
- 3M
- 4M
- M
- 2M
Answer
(1) 3M
Solution
Let the bar have length l and pole strength m: M = ml.
Arc: l = r = r 3 r = 3l
Distance between the ends (chord): d = 2r 30 = r = 3l
M' = md = m 3l
M' = 3M
Answer: (1)