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.
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.
Option 1 -
Wire gets stretched to become straight.
Option 2 -
Loop assumes circular shape with its plane parallel to the field
Option 3 -
Shape of the loop remains unchanged.
Option 4 -
Loop assumes circular shape with its plane normal to the field.
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
 
 
 Detailed Solution:In external magnetic field, a magnetic force acts on every small part of the loop in direction perpendicular to the wire. Thus, loop assumes a shape (circular) in which it covers maximum area 
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