The figure represents four positions of a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field directed towards the right. $\hat{n}$ represents the direction of the area vector of the coil. The correct order of potential energy is:

  • A
    $I > III > II > IV$
  • B
    $I < III < II < IV$
  • C
    $IV < I < II < III$
  • D
    $III > II > IV > I$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Derive an expression for the torque acting on a current-carrying loop which subtends an angle $\theta$ with a uniform magnetic field.

$A$ coil in the shape of an equilateral triangle of side $2 \,cm$ is suspended from a vertex such that it hangs in a vertical plane between the poles of a permanent magnet producing a horizontal magnetic field of $100 \times 10^{-3} \,T$. The magnetic field is parallel to the plane of the coil. For the moment of couple acting on the coil to be $2 \sqrt{3} \times 10^{-5} \,Nm$, the current to be passed through the coil is (in $A$)

$A$ wire of length $L$ is bent in the form of a circular coil and current $i$ is passed through it. If this coil is placed in a magnetic field,then the torque acting on the coil will be maximum when the number of turns is

The radius of a circular ring of wire is $R$ and it carries a current of $I \, A$. At its centre,a smaller ring of radius $r$ with current $i$ and $N$ turns is placed. Assuming that the planes of the two rings are perpendicular to each other and the magnetic induction produced at the centre of the bigger ring is constant,then the torque acting on the smaller ring will be:

$A$ uniform magnetic field of $2 \times 10^{-3} \ T$ acts along the positive $Y$-direction. $A$ rectangular loop of sides $20 \ cm$ and $10 \ cm$ carrying a current of $5 \ A$ is placed in the $Y-Z$ plane. The current flows in an anticlockwise sense with reference to the negative $X$-axis. Find the magnitude and direction of the torque.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo