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An arc of a circular loop of radius R is kept in the horizontal plane and a constant magnetic field B is applied in the vertical direction as shown in the figure. If the arc carries current I then find the force on the arc.

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Options:
  • A IRB
     
  • B IRB4
  • C 2IRB
  • D IRB2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2IRB
If this loop is close net force on it will be zero
so F + Fstraight = 0

⇒    F = - F straight

F = I 2 RB

F = 2 IRB

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