Question 231:
easyA circular loop of area $0.01 \text{ m}^2$ carrying a current of $10 text{ A}$, is held perpendicular to a magnetic field of intensity $0.1 \text{ T}$. The torque acting on the loop is
(1994)
The torque on a current loop is given by $\tau = M B sin \theta$. Since the loop is held perpendicular to the magnetic field, the area vector is parallel to the field, making $\theta = 0^\circ$ and torque zero.
Question 232:
easyA coil carrying electric current is placed in uniform magnetic field:
(1993)
A current-carrying coil placed in a uniform magnetic field experiences a magnetic torque. No e.m.f. is induced as the magnetic flux linked with the stationary coil remains constant.
Question 233:
easyA current carrying coil is subjected to a uniform magnetic field. The coil will orient so that its plane becomes :
(1988)
In stable equilibrium, the magnetic moment vector aligns parallel to the magnetic field direction. Consequently, the plane of the coil becomes perpendicular to the magnetic field.
Question 234:
easyA uniform conducting wire of length $12\text{ a}$ and resistance $R$ is wound up as a current carrying coil in the shape of, i. an equilateral triangle of side $a$. ii. a square of side $a$. The magnetic dipole moments of the coil in each case respectively are:
(2021)
For triangle, $N_1 = 4$, $A_1 = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}a^2$, so $M_1 = \sqrt{3}Ia^2$. For square, $N_2 = 3$, $A_2 = a^2$, so $M_2 = 3Ia^2$.
Question 235:
easyA wire of length $L\text{ m}$ carrying a current of $I\text{ A}$ is bent in the form of a circle. Its magnetic moment is:
(2020-Covid)
Radius $r = L / (2\pi)$. Area $A = \pi r^2 = L^2 / (4\pi)$. Magnetic moment $M = I A = I L^2 / (4\pi)$.
Question 236:
easyA charged particle (charge $q$) is moving in a circle of radius $R$ with uniform speed $v$. The associated magnetic moment $\mu$ is given by:
(2007)
Equivalent current $I = q / T = qv / (2\pi R)$. Magnetic moment $\mu = I A = \frac{qv}{2\pi R} \pi R^2 = \frac{qvR}{2}$.
Question 237:
easyIf number of turn, area and current through it is given by $n$, $A$ and $i$ respectively then its magnetic moment will be:
(2001)
Magnetic dipole moment of a current-carrying coil is the product of number of turns, current, and area, i.e., $M = niA$.
Question 238:
easy4. A bar magnet of magnetic moment $M$ is cut into two parts of equal length. The magnetic moment of each part will be (1997)
When a bar magnet is cut into two equal parts perpendicular to its length, the length of each piece becomes $L/2$ while the pole strength $m$ remains unchanged.
New magnetic moment $M' = m \times (L/2) = M/2 = 0.5M$.
Question 239:
easy5. A closely wound solenoid of 2000 turns and area of cross section $1.5 \times 10^{-4}\text{ m}^2$ carries a current of $2.0\text{ A}$. It is suspended through its centre and perpendicular to its length, allowing it to turn in a horizontal plane in a uniform magnetic field $5 \times 10^{-2}\text{ tesla}$ making an angle of $30^\circ$ with the axis of the solenoid. The torque on the solenoid will be (2010 Mains)
Magnetic dipole moment $M = NIA = 2000 \times 2.0 \times 1.5 \times 10^{-4} = 0.6\text{ A m}^2$.
Torque $\tau = MB \sin\theta = 0.6 \times (5 \times 10^{-2}) \times \sin 30^\circ = 1.5 \times 10^{-2}\text{ Nm}$.
Question 240:
easy6. A 250 turn rectangular coil of length $2.1\text{ cm}$ and width $1.25\text{ cm}$ carries a current of $85\text{ }\mu\text{A}$ and subjected to a magnetic field of strength $0.85\text{ T}$. Work done for rotating the coil by $180^\circ$ against the torque is: (2017-Delhi)
Magnetic moment $M = NIA = 250 \times (85 \times 10^{-6}\text{ A}) \times (2.1 \times 1.25 \times 10^{-4}\text{ m}^2) \approx 5.58 \times 10^{-6}\text{ A m}^2$.
Work done $W = MB(1 - \cos 180^\circ) = 2MB = 2 \times (5.58 \times 10^{-6}) \times 0.85 \approx 9.1\text{ }\mu\text{J}$.