Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Permanent Magnets
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Permanent Magnets
If a current in a circular loop is equivalently substituted by a...
If a current in a circular loop is equivalently substituted by a magnetic dipole,
Options
- Athe distance separating the poles is constant
- Bthe product is constant
- Cthe pole strength for each pole is constant
- Dthe ratio is constant
Correct answer
B. the product is constant
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic moment of a circular loop carrying current and having area is given by .
When this loop is equivalently substituted by a magnetic dipole with pole strength and separation distance , its magnetic moment is given by .
Equating the two expressions for magnetic moment, we get .
For a given current loop, the current and area are constant. Therefore, the product must be constant.
When this loop is equivalently substituted by a magnetic dipole with pole strength and separation distance , its magnetic moment is given by .
Equating the two expressions for magnetic moment, we get .
For a given current loop, the current and area are constant. Therefore, the product must be constant.