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Physics Magnetism and Matter Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

Two short magnets placed along the same axis with their like poles facing each other repel each other with a force which varies inversely as

A
Square of the distance
B
Cube of the distance
C
Distance
D
Fourth power of the distance

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The correct answer is:
D

Both the magnets are placed in the field of one another, hence potential energy of dipole (2) is

By using , force on magnet (2) is

It can be proved

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