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Current Loop Is a Magnet?

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A circular loop carrying a current is replaced by an equivalent magnetic dipole. A point on the axis of the loop is in

A

end-on position

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B

broadside-on position

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C

both

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D

None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D end-on position
Any point on the axis of the dipole is called end on position.

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