The work done in turning a magnet of magnetic moment $M$ by an angle of $90^{\circ}$ from the magnetic meridian is $n$ times the corresponding work done to turn it through an angle of $60^{\circ}$. Find the value of $n$ (given $\cos 90^{\circ} = 0, \cos 60^{\circ} = 0.5$).

  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $0.25$
  • D
    $1$

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