Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Magnetic Field due to a Current
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Magnetic Field due to a Current
A circular loop of radius R carries a current I . A second circular...
A circular loop of radius carries a current . A second circular loop of radius () carrying a current is positioned at the centre of the larger loop. The planes of the two circles are at right angles to one another. Determine the torque acting on the smaller loop.
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- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic field produced by the larger loop at its centre is given by .
The magnetic dipole moment of the smaller loop is .
Since the planes of the two loops are at right angles, the angle between the magnetic field vector and the magnetic dipole moment vector is 90^{}^{{}^{\circ}}.
The torque acting on the smaller loop is \tau = mB \sin 90^{}^{{}^{\circ}}.
Substituting the values of and , we get .
The magnetic dipole moment of the smaller loop is .
Since the planes of the two loops are at right angles, the angle between the magnetic field vector and the magnetic dipole moment vector is 90^{}^{{}^{\circ}}.
The torque acting on the smaller loop is \tau = mB \sin 90^{}^{{}^{\circ}}.
Substituting the values of and , we get .