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QJEEM21Ph651b: JEE Main 2021 Physics - Class 12 JEEM21Ph651b Solution: A loop of flexible wire of irregular shape carrying current is…

A loop of flexible wire of irregular shape carrying current is placed in an external magnetic field. Identify the effect of the field on the wire.

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Loop assumes circular shape with its plane normal to the field.
  • B Loop assumes circular shape with its plane parallel to the field.
  • C Wire gets stretched to become straight.
  • D Shape of the loop remains unchanged.

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Force on each wire be along radially outward and equal so, it will take the shape of circle and parallel to the field.

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