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NEET 2013 Physics Magnetic Forces on Current-Carrying Wires MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

A circular coil ABCD carrying a current 'I' is placed in a uniform magnetic field. If the magnetic force on the segment AB is F, the force on the remaining segment BCDA is:

Question diagram
A

F

B

2F

C

−F

D

Zero

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The net force on a closed loop in a uniform magnetic field is zero due to symmetry and equal distribution of forces.

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