Let r be the distance of a point on the axis of a magnetic dipole from its centre. The magnetic field at such a point is proportional to

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1/r^3 Magnetic field B due to a bar magnet of magnetic moment M at distance r of the point on the axis from its centre is given by `B = (u_0 2Mr)/(4pi(r^2 - l^2)^2` Here, 2l is the length of the magnet. When the distance of the point where the magnetic field has to be calculated is greater than the length of the magnet, i.e r >> l , the bar magnet acts like a magnetic dipole whose magnetic field is B ∝ 1/r^3 Now, l in the denominator can be neglected. So, the correct option is (c).

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