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A loop of flexible wire of irregular shape carrying current is placed in an external magnetic field. Identify the effect of the field on the wire.

JEE Main 2021 — Physics Electromagnetism

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A loop of flexible wire of irregular shape carrying current is placed in an external magnetic field. Identify the effect of the field on the wire.

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Held on 18 Mar 2021 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    Loop assumes circular shape with its plane normal to the field.

  2. B

    Loop assumes circular shape with its plane parallel to the field.

  3. C

    Wire gets stretched to become straight.

  4. D

    Shape of the loop remains unchanged.

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