Question

Why does a current carrying loop of wire always point in north south direction when freely suspended?

Answer 1

A solenoid is coil of many circular turns of insulated copper wire wrapped closely in the shape of a cylinder. The current carrying solenoid behaves as a magnet. ... So the current carrying solenoid when suspended freely comes to rest in North -South direction just like a freely suspended bar magnet.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Because current carrying loop behaves as a dipole and hence alligns itself in N-S direction.

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