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A rigid circular loop of radius r and mass m lies in the x-y plane of a flat table and has a current i flowing in it. At this particular place, the Earth's magnetic field is B=Bxi^+Bzk^ . The value of i, so that the loop starts tilting, is
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Options:
  • A mgπBx2+B22
  • B mgπrBx
  • C mgπrBz
  • D mgπrBxBz
Solution:
1894 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: mgπrBx

M=iπr2k^ ,

 B=Bxi^+Bzk^

To start tilting

τdue to mass=τmagnetic

mgr= M× B

mg r=iπr2Bx

i=mgπrBx

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