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 [figure]
- - F
- 3 F
- -3 F
- F
Answer
(1) - F
Solution
∵ The net magnetic force on a closed current loop in a uniform magnetic field is zero.
FAB + FBCDA = 0
∴ FBCDA = - F
Answer: (1)