Question

A current carrying coil is subjected to a uniform magnetic field. The coil will orient so that its plane becomes

• A. inclined at 45\(^\circ\) to the magnetic field
• B. inclined at any arbitrary angle to the magnetic field
• C. parallel to the magnetic field
• D. perpendicular to the magnetic field

Hint:

A current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a torque that causes it to align with the field to minimize energy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the behavior of a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field.
A current-carrying coil placed in a magnetic field experiences a torque, and it will align itself in such a way that the angle between the magnetic field and the plane of the coil is minimized.
Step 2: Conclusion.
The coil will align parallel to the magnetic field.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{parallel to the magnetic field}} \]