Question:

A wire of length $L$ metre carrying a current of $I$ ampere is bent in the form of a circle. Its magnetic moment is,

Updated On: May 20, 2024
  • $I \,L^{2} /4 \,A\, m^{2}$
  • $1\,\pi\,L^{2}/4\,A\,m^{2}$
  • $2\,I\,L^{2}/\pi\, A\,m^{2}$
  • $I\,L^{2}/4\pi\,A\,m^{2}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

$2\pi\,r=L$ $r=\frac{L}{2\pi}$ $M=I (A)$ $M=I (\pi\,r^{2})$ $M=I \left(\pi\right) \left(\frac{L}{2\pi}\right)^{2}$ $M=\frac{IL^{2}}{4\pi}$
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The magnetic field is a field created by moving electric charges. It is a force field that exerts a force on materials such as iron when they are placed in its vicinity. Magnetic fields do not require a medium to propagate; they can even propagate in a vacuum. Magnetic field also referred to as a vector field, describes the magnetic influence on moving electric charges, magnetic materials, and electric currents.

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  • Magnetic Field Lines: An alternative way to represent the information contained within a vector field is with the use of field lines. Here we dispense with the grid pattern and connect the vectors with smooth lines.

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