Magnetics 4 Question 5

6. A rectangular loop of sides 10cm and 5cm carrying a current I of 12A is placed in different orientations as shown in the figures below.

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(c)

If there is a uniform magnetic field of 0.3T in the positive z-direction, in which orientations the loop would be in

(i) stable equilibrium and (ii) unstable equilibrium?

(a) (a) and (b) respectively

(b) (b) and (d) respectively

(c) (a) and (c) respectively

(d) (b) and (c) respectively

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 6. (b)

Solution:

  1. Direction of magnetic dipole moment M is given by screw law and this is perpendicular to plane of loop.

In stable equilibrium position, angle between M and B is 0 and in unstable equilibrium this angle is 180.



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