A square loop of side 2a and carrying current I is kept in xz plane with its centre at origin. A long wire carrying the same current I is placed parallel to z-axis and passing through point (0, b, 0), (b >> a). The magnitude of torque on the loop about z-axis will be
A square loop of side 2a and carrying current I is kept in xz plane with its centre at origin. A long wire carrying the same current I is placed parallel to z-axis and passing through point (0, b, 0), (b >> a). The magnitude of torque on the loop about z-axis will be
Option 1 -
2μ₀I²a²/πb
Option 2 -
2μ₀I²a²b / π(a²+b²)
Option 3 -
μ₀I²a²b / 2π(a²+b²)
Option 4 -
μ₀I²a²/2πb
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