Magnetic Effects & Magnetism

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Question 68 of 276

A loop of flexible wire of irregular shape carrying current is placed in an external magnetic field. Identify the effect of the field on the wire.

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Answer: (A) Loop assumes circular shape with its plane normal to the field.

Every part (dldl ) of the wire is pulled by the force i(dl)Bi(dl)B acting perpendicular to the current & magnetic field giving it the shape of a circle.

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