Q119 / 150 · MHT CET 2019 (Shift 1) · Physics

A circular coil and a square coil is prepared from two identical metal wires and a current is passed through it. Ratio of magnetic dipole moment associated with circular coil to that of square coil is

  • A
    2π
  • B
    π2
  • C
    π
  • Correct answer
    D
    4π

Solution

Let l bet he length of metal wire.
When wire is bent into a circular coil of radius r, then
r=l2π
∴Area,A=πl2π2=πl24π2
∴ Magnetic dipole moment associated with circular coil,
μc=iA=iπl24π2
μc=il24π … (i)
When metal wire is bent into a square coil then side of square
a=l4
∴Area,A=a2=l216
∴ Magnetic dipole moment associated with square coil,
μs=iA=il216
∴μcμs=il24πil216=164π=4π
Hence, the ratio of magnetic dipole moment of circular and square coil is 4:π .

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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