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Correct answer: C
- Magnetic force on a small element
For a small element of the wire of length carrying current in a uniform magnetic field into the plane, the magnetic force is
because the current element is perpendicular to .
This force acts everywhere normal to the wire. When the wire becomes circular, this magnetic force acts radially outward at every point.
- Force due to tension on a small arc
Let the wire form a circle of radius . Consider a small arc subtending angle at the center.
Its length is
If the tension in the wire is , then the two tensions at the ends of this small arc have a resultant inward force
for small .
This inward force balances the outward magnetic force on the same arc.
So,
Using ,
Hence,
- Use the total length of the wire
Since the wire forms a complete circle,
So,
Substitute into :
Therefore,
- Match with options
The correct option is
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