Magnetics 4 Question 5
6. A rectangular loop of sides and carrying a current of is placed in different orientations as shown in the figures below.
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(c)
If there is a uniform magnetic field of
(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:
- Direction of magnetic dipole moment
is given by screw law and this is perpendicular to plane of loop.
In stable equilibrium position, angle between