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PhysicsMediumMCQ2024 Β· 31 Jan Shift 1

Q14.A rigid wire consists of a semicircular portion of radius 𝑅 and two straight sections. The wire is partially immerged in a perpendicular magnetic field 𝐡= 𝐡0 ^j as shown in figure. The magnetic force on the wire if it has a current 𝑖 is : (1) -𝑖𝐡𝑅 ^j (2) 2𝑖𝐡𝑅 ^j (3) 𝑖𝐡𝑅 ^j (4) -2𝑖𝐡𝑅 ^ j

What This Question Tests

This question tests the ability to calculate the magnetic force on a curved current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field, using the effective length concept.

Concepts Tested

Lorentz forceMagnetic force on a wireVector cross product

Formulas Used

F = I(L x B)

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