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A bar magnet of length $3\, cm$ has points $A$ and $B$ along its axis at distances of $24 \,cm$ and $48\, cm$ on the opposite sides. Ratio of magnetic fields at these points will be

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • 8
  • $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$
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Magnetic field due to a bar magnet at a distance r from the centre of magnet on axial position $=\frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \cdot \frac{2M}{r^3}$ $\therefore \frac{B_1}{B_2}=\Bigg(\frac{r_2}{r_1}\Bigg)^3=\Bigg(\frac{48}{24}\Bigg)^3$ $ =\frac{8}{1}=8$
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