The work done in turning a magnet of magnetic moment $M$ by an angle $\theta$ from its initial position parallel to the magnetic meridian is:

  • A
    $MB_H \cos \theta$
  • B
    $MB_H (1 - \cos \theta)$
  • C
    $MB_H (1 + \cos \theta)$
  • D
    $MB_H \sin \theta$

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