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A circular coil of 'N' turns and diameter 'd' carries current 'I'. It is unwound and rewound to make another coil of diameter '2d', current 'I' remaining the Same. The ratio of magnetic moments of the new coil to the original coil is

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The wire length is fixed, so turns halve when diameter doubles.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(2:1\)
  • \(1:1\)
  • \(1:2\)
  • \(4:1\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: General result:
For a fixed wire length $\ell$, $N=\dfrac{\ell}{\pi D}$ and $A=\dfrac{\pi D^2}4$, so $m=I\dfrac{\ell}{\pi D}\cdot\dfrac{\pi D^2}{4}=\dfrac{I\ell D}4$.

Step 2: Dependence:
So $m\propto D$ for the same wire and current.

Step 3: Ratio:
Doubling the diameter doubles the moment. Ratio $2:1$. Option (A).

Final Answer:
For a fixed wire length, m is proportional to the diameter. \[ \boxed{A} \]
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