If a bar magnet of magnetic moment $M$ is freely suspended in a uniform magnetic field of strength $B$,the work done in rotating the magnet through an angle $\theta$ is

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

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