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Question
A dipole with \( m = 0.4 \, \text{A m}^2 \) in a field \( B = 0.3 \, \text{T} \) at \( 0^\circ \) has
potential energy:
Explanation
**Magnetization M** is magnetic moment per unit volume (A/m), magnetic intensity H = B/μ₀ - M, susceptibility χ = M/H dimensionless, permeability μ = B/H = μ₀(1+χ), relative permeability μ_r = μ/μ₀ = 1+χ. For solenoid with core, B = μ₀ μ_r n I, n turns per meter (m⁻¹), I current (A). U_m = -m B cosθ . Given: m = 0.4 A m² , B = 0.3 T , θ = 0° , cos 0° = 1 . U_m = -0.4 × 0.3 × 1 = -0.12 J . Substituting values gives -0.12 J, which matches expected magnitude for this magnetic configuration, confirming dipole
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