A current carrying coil is subjected to a uniform magnetic field. The coil will orient so that its plane becomes
A
inclined at 
to the magnetic field
to the magnetic field
B
inclined at any arbitrary angle to the magnetic field
C
parallel to the magnetic field
D
perpendicular to magnetic field.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The plane of coil will orient itself so that area vector aligns itself along the magnetic field.
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