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A circular coil having mass m is kept above ground (x-z plane) at some height. The coil carries a current i in the direction shown in fig. In which direction a uniform magnetic field B be applied so that the magnetic force balances the weight of the coil?

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Positive x-direction
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Negative x-direction
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Positive z-direction
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D
None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C None of these
Net force on a current carrying loop of any shape in a uniform magnetic field is always zero.
So, magnetic force cannot balance its weight.

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