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A current loop of arbitrary shape lien in a uniform magnetic field B. show that the net magnetic force acting on the loop is zero.

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For any current segment of loop of length dl, we can write magnetic force due to external magnetic field `vec B` applied as follows:
` d vecF = id vecl xx vecB`
Here we know that the magnetic field is uniform. We can take `vecB` out of the integration to get the net force. Hence, total force for the loop placed inside the uniform magnetic field can be written as follows:
`vecF = i (underset("loop")int d vecl) xx vecB`
Now we know that the loop is closed and hence integration of `d vecl` must yield were because all segments of the loop are like a closed polygon made out of vectors. Hence, in a uniform majetic field condition, a closed loop of current will experience no net force .
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