Physics Moving Charge and Magnetism Magnetic Force and Torque on a Current Carrying Loop and Magnetic Dipole Moment MCQ (Single Correct)

A circular loop of area 1 cm 2 , carrying a current of 10 A, is placed in a magnetic field of 0.1 T perpendicular to the plane of the loop. The torque on the loop due to the magnetic field is

A
zero
B
10 -4 N-m
C
10 –2 N-m
D
1 N-m

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A

Circular loop is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field. Therefore, angle between area vector and magnetic field is zero.

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