Current Loop as a Magnetic Dipole
Two 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
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Answer: (d)
- ; for the same , and orientation, .
- For the same perimeter : circle , square .
- The circle has the larger area, so it has the larger torque.
- So the answer is (d) circular loop is maximum.