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MHT CET · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current

Two similar wires of equal lengths are bent in the form of a square and a circular loop. They are suspended in a uniform magnetic field and same current is passed through them. Torque experienced by

  1. A circular loop is greater.
  2. B square loop is greater.
  3. C both loops is same.
  4. D both will be zero.
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(A) circular loop is greater.

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Let wire length be \(L\). Square loop: Side \(s = L/4\). Area \(A_{sq} = s^2 = L^2/16\).