Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 444

Question: A current carrying loop is placed in the non-uniform magnetic field whose variation in space is shown in fig. Direction of magnetic field is into the plane of paper. The magnetic force experienced by the loop is

Options:

A) non-zero

B) zero

C) cannot say anything

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Each and every pair of loop elements located symmetrically w.r.t. central line experience zero net force, so total magnetic force experienced by the loop is zero.