Q85 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 2) · Physics
At some location the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field is At this location, magnetic needle of length and pole strength is suspended from its mid-point using a thread, it makes angles with horizontal in equilibrium. To keep this needle horizontal, the vertical force that should be applied at one of its ends is:
- A
- B
- Correct answerC
- D
Solution
The horizontal and vertical components of earth's magnetic field ( and ) are related as
Here, and
Now, when the external force is applied, to keep the needle stays in horizontal position is shown below,
Taking torque at point , we get
Substituting the given values, we get
.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.
