Class XII Physics (2012)

Question: A rectangular loop of wire of size 2.5cm X 4cm carries a steady current of 1A. A straight wire carrying 2A current is kept near the loop as shown. If the loop and the wire are coplanar, find the (i) torque acting on the loop and (ii) the magnitude and direction of the force on the loop due to the current carrying wire.

Solution : (i) Torque acting on the loop is zero as the magnetic field and area vector are in the same direction.

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(ii)

F2 and F4 cancels each other. F1 = 2 X 10 5 N/m, towards the wire and F3 = 1.6 X 10 5 N/m, away from the wire. Net force is 0.4 X 10 5 N/m, towards the wire

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