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 the z axis and passing through the point (0, b, 0), (b >> a). The magnitude of the torque on the loop about z - axis is given by:
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 the z axis and passing through the point (0, b, 0), (b >> a). The magnitude of the torque on the loop about z - axis is given by:
Option 1 -
(2μ₀I²a³)/(πb²)
Option 2 -
(μ₀I²a²)/(2πb)
Option 3 -
(μ₀I²a³)/(2πb²)
Option 4 -
(2μ₀I²a²)/(πb)
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:
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