The Potential Energy of a Magnetic Dipole in an External

question 78

Multiple Choice

The potential energy of a magnetic dipole in an external magnetic field is least when:

• A)the dipole moment is parallel to the field
• B)the dipole moment is antiparallel to the field
• C)the dipole moment is perpendicular to the field
• D)none of the above (the same energy is associated with all orientations)
• E)none of the above (no energy is associated with the dipole-field interaction)

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