Start learning →

A planar current loop of N turns, area A, carrying current I, has magnetic moment:

AN I / A
BN I A
CI A / N
DN A / I
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. N I A
1. For a single-turn loop the magnetic moment is $m = IA$. 2. With $N$ closely wound turns the moments add: $m = NIA$. 3. Its direction is given by the right-hand thumb rule. 4. The units are A m², consistent with $N I A$. _Source: syllabus Physics Ch 4 "Moving Charges and Magnetism", p.157_
Practise this question with Quill — ISC Class 12 →

Keep practising Moving Charges and Magnetism

Browse all Moving Charges and Magnetism questions for ISC Class 12, or explore more Physics topics.

Start a Moving Charges and Magnetism lesson →