Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 183

Question: A current carrying circular loop is freely suspended by a long thread. The plane of the loop will point in the direction [MP PMT 1995]

Options:

A) Wherever left free

B) North-south

C) East-west

D) At $ 45{}^\circ $ with the east-west direction

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Current carrying loop, behaves as a bar magnet. A freely suspended bar magnet stays in the $ N-S $ direction.