MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Force on a Current Element

A closed loop...

Question

A closed loop carrying current $I$ lies in the x-z plane.The loop will experience a force if it is placed in a region occupied by uniform magnetic field along :

A

x-axis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

y-axis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

z-axis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

none of these

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C none of these
In uniform magnetic field, force on any current carrying loop is always zero.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. A non-planar closed loop of arbitrary shape carrying a current

I

is placed in uniform magnetic field.The force acting on the loop

Q. A circular loop carrying a current

I

is placed in the x-y plane as shown in figure.An uniform magnetic field

\to B

is oriented along the positive z-axis.The loop tends to :

Q. If a current carrying loop is placed in non uniform magnetic field, then the loop
a) experiences a force
b) experiences a torque
c) will develop induced current
d) oscillates

Q. A current carrying loop in a uniform magnetic field will experience

Q. Assertion :The net force on a closed circular current carrying loop placed in a uniform magnetic field is zero. Reason: The torque produced in a conducting circular ring is zero when it is placed in a uniform magnetic field such that the magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of loop.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

PHYSICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Force on a Current Element

Standard XII Physics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon