A magnet oscillating in a horizontal plane has a time period 3 seconds at a place where the angle of - Physics - Magnetism And Matter

Question

A magnet oscillating in a horizontal plane has a time period 3
seconds at a place where the angle of dip is 30 degree and 4
seconds at another place where the angle of dip is 60 degree
compare the resultant magnetic field at two places

Bapan Pathak · Accepted Answer

Hello, The time period of oscillation of a magnetic needle in earth’s magnetic field is given by,

Let B1 & B2 be the earth’s magnetic field at the locations

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A magnet oscillating in a horizontal plane has a time period 3 seconds at a place where the angle of dip is 30 degree and 4 seconds at another place where the angle of dip is 60 degree compare the resultant magnetic field at two places.