$A$ square loop of side $2a$ carrying current $I$ is kept in the $XZ$ plane with its centre at the origin. $A$ long wire carrying the same current $I$ is placed parallel to the $z$-axis and passes through the point $(0, b, 0)$,where $b >> a$. The magnitude of the torque on the loop about the $z$-axis is given by:

  • A
    $\frac{2 \mu_{0} I^{2} a^{2}}{\pi b}$
  • B
    $\frac{\mu_{0} I^{2} a^{3}}{2 \pi b^{2}}$
  • C
    $\frac{\mu_{0} I^{2} a^{2}}{2 \pi b}$
  • D
    $\frac{2 \mu_{0} I^{2} a^{3}}{\pi b^{2}}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Suppose we want to verify the analogy between electrostatic and magnetostatic by an explicit experiment. Consider the motion of
$(i)$ electric dipole $\vec{p}$ in an electrostatic field $\vec{E}$ and
$(ii)$ magnetic dipole $\vec{M}$ in a magnetic field $\vec{B}$. Write down a set of conditions on $\vec{E}, \vec{B}, \vec{p}, \vec{M}$ so that the two motions are verified to be identical. (Assume identical initial conditions.)

$A$ circular coil has a moment of inertia of $0.8 \, kg \cdot m^2$ around any diameter and is carrying a current to produce a magnetic moment of $20 \, A \cdot m^2$. The coil is kept initially in a vertical position and it can rotate freely around a horizontal diameter. When a uniform magnetic field of $4 \, T$ is applied along the vertical,it starts rotating around its horizontal diameter. The angular speed the coil acquires after rotating by $60^{\circ}$ will be:

Two wires of equal lengths are bent in the form of a square and a circular loop. They are suspended in a uniform magnetic field and the same current is passed through them. The torque experienced by:

$A$ coil carrying electric current is placed in a uniform magnetic field,then

$A$ circular coil of $30$ turns and radius $8 \,cm$ carrying a current of $6 \,A$ is suspended vertically in a uniform horizontal magnetic field of magnitude $1.0 \,T$. The field lines make an angle of $20^{\circ}$ with the normal of the coil. The magnitude of the counter torque that must be applied to prevent the coil from turning is (in $\,Nm$)

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo