Question:

A current carrying coil is placed in an uniform magnetic field, with its plane parallel to the magnetic field. If the coil turns through angle $\theta$, the torque $\tau$ and $\theta$ are related as :

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • $\tau\propto\sin\theta$
  • $\tau\propto\cos\theta$
  • $\tau\propto\tan\theta$
  • $\tau\propto\cot\theta$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

For current carrying coil $\overrightarrow{p_m}$ is directed perpendicular to the plane of the coil. When the coil turns through angle $\overrightarrow{\theta}$, angle between $\overrightarrow{p_m}$ and $\overrightarrow{B}$ is (90 - $\theta$). Also $\overrightarrow{\tau} = \overrightarrow{p_m} \times \overrightarrow{B}$.
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