A circular loop of radius a and two long parallel wires lie in the same plane. Each wire is distance d from the loop centre. The loop and wires carry the same current I; the loop current is counterclockwise as seen from above.

Physics · Magnetic effect of current

JEE Advanced 2014

A circular loop of radius a and two long parallel wires lie in the same plane. Each wire is distance d from the loop centre. The loop and wires carry the same current I; the loop current is counterclockwise as seen from above.

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Sub-question 1

For d≈a, the net field on the loop axis is zero at height h. Which option is correct?

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Sub-question 2

For d≫a, after the loop is rotated 30° about a diameter parallel to the wires, with opposite wire currents, the torque magnitude is:

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