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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Moving charges and magnetism
  • JEE Mains 2021
  • Medium
  • MCQ

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.

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(A) Loop assumes circular shape with its plane normal to the field.

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Every part \(( d \ell)\) of the wire is pulled by force \(i ( d \ell) B\) acting perpendicular to current \(\&\) magnetic field giving it a shape of circle.
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