Current Loop in Uniform Magnetic Field – Internal Forces – Rankers Physics

Magnetic Field Due to Straight Current Carrying Wire: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): If a uniform current carrying loop is placed in uniform magnetic field perpendicular to plane of loop. Tension or compression is created in loop. Reason (R): Net force on any closed loop in uniform magnetic field is zero.  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Magnetic Field Due to Straight Current Carrying Wire. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Assertion (A) is true: Magnetic forces \(I d\vec{l} \times \vec{B}\) on segments act radially, causing tension or compression. Reason (R) is true: For a uniform \(\vec{B}\), \(\vec{F}_{net} = I \oint d\vec{l} \times \vec{B} = 0\). However, zero net translational force does not explain the internal tension/compression. Both are true, but (R) is not the explanation for (A).

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