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A current carrying loop lies on a smooth horizontal plane. Then,

A

it is possible to establish a uniform magnetic field in the region so that the loop starts rotating about its own axis.

B

it is possible to establish a uniform magnetic field in the region so that the loop will tip over over about any of the point.

C

it is not possible that loop will tip over about any of the point whatever be the direction of established magnetic field (uniform).

D

both (a) and (b) are correct.

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To solve the problem regarding the current-carrying loop on a smooth horizontal plane, we will analyze the effects of a magnetic field on the loop and determine the correct option based on the behavior of the loop under different magnetic field orientations. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have a current-carrying loop lying on a smooth horizontal plane. The loop can be represented in the XY-plane, with the Z-axis being vertical. 2. **Magnetic Moment**: - The magnetic moment \( \mathbf{M} \) of the loop is given by the formula: \[ \mathbf{M} = n \cdot I \cdot \mathbf{A} \] where \( n \) is the number of turns (which is 1 for a single loop), \( I \) is the current, and \( \mathbf{A} \) is the area vector of the loop, which is perpendicular to the plane of the loop. 3. **Torque on the Loop**: - The torque \( \mathbf{\tau} \) acting on the loop due to an external magnetic field \( \mathbf{B} \) is given by: \[ \mathbf{\tau} = \mathbf{M} \times \mathbf{B} \] - The torque will cause the loop to rotate if it is not aligned with the magnetic field. 4. **Case 1: Magnetic Field in the X-direction**: - If the magnetic field \( \mathbf{B} \) is in the X-direction, the angle between \( \mathbf{M} \) (which is in the Z-direction) and \( \mathbf{B} \) is 90 degrees. Thus, torque exists: \[ \tau = M \cdot B \cdot \sin(90^\circ) = M \cdot B \] - The torque will act in the plane of the loop, but it will not cause the loop to rotate about its own axis. 5. **Case 2: Magnetic Field in the Y-direction**: - If \( \mathbf{B} \) is in the Y-direction, \( \mathbf{M} \) and \( \mathbf{B} \) are parallel. Therefore, the torque is zero: \[ \tau = M \cdot B \cdot \sin(0^\circ) = 0 \] - The loop will not rotate. 6. **Case 3: Magnetic Field in the Z-direction**: - If \( \mathbf{B} \) is in the Z-direction, \( \mathbf{M} \) and \( \mathbf{B} \) are perpendicular. Thus, torque exists: \[ \tau = M \cdot B \cdot \sin(90^\circ) = M \cdot B \] - The torque will act in the X-direction, which can cause the loop to tip over but not rotate about its own axis. 7. **Conclusion**: - In all cases analyzed, the loop does not rotate about its own axis. However, it can tip over when the magnetic field is applied in the Z-direction. Therefore, the correct option is that it is possible to establish a uniform magnetic field in a region so that the loop will tip over about any point. ### Final Answer: The correct option is that it is possible to establish a uniform magnetic field in a region so that the loop will tip over about any point.

To solve the problem regarding the current-carrying loop on a smooth horizontal plane, we will analyze the effects of a magnetic field on the loop and determine the correct option based on the behavior of the loop under different magnetic field orientations. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have a current-carrying loop lying on a smooth horizontal plane. The loop can be represented in the XY-plane, with the Z-axis being vertical. 2. **Magnetic Moment**: ...
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