Data : M = 10 A∙m2,
Bh = 36 µT = 3.6 × 10-5 T,
θ = 8°
The magnitude of the torque is
τ = MBh sin θ
=(10)(3.6 × 10-5)sin8°
=(36 × 10-5)(0.1391) = 5.007 × 10-5 N∙m
The magnetic potential energy of the bar magnet is
Uθ = MBh cos θ
=(36 × 10-5)cos8°
=(36 × 10-5)(0.99) = 3.564 × 10-4 J