A magnetic dipole has two stable orientations in a magnetic field. At what two angles relative to the magnetic field direction are these orientations?
a) 0° and 90°
b) 0° and 180°
c) 90° and 270°
d) 45° and 135°
e) 45° and 90°
Ans: b) 0° and 180°
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