A small magnet is placed perpendicular to a constant magnetic field. The forces acting on the magnet will result in
A
Rotation
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B
Translation
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C
No motion at all
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D
Rotation as well as translation
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Solution
The correct option is A Rotation A small magnet is placed perpendicular to a constant magnetic field. The couple forces acting on the magnet will result in only rotation because there will be net torque, not net force.