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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)

  1. τ=IABsin⁡θ\tau = IAB\sin\theta; for the same II, BB and orientation, τ∝A\tau \propto A.
  2. For the same perimeter LL: circle A=L24π≈0.080L2A = \frac{L^2}{4\pi} \approx 0.080L^2, square A=L216≈0.063L2A = \frac{L^2}{16} \approx 0.063L^2.
  3. The circle has the larger area, so it has the larger torque.
  4. So the answer is (d) circular loop is maximum.
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