a current carrying loop in a magnetic field always tends to rotate until the plane on the loop is a. parallel to the field b. at a 45 degrees angle with the field c. perpendicular to the field d. either parallel or perpendicular to the field, depending on the direction of the current

a current carrying loop in a magnetic field always tends to rotate until the plane on the loop is a. parallel to the field b. at a 45 degrees angle with the field c. perpendicular to the field d. either parallel or perpendicular to the field, depending on the direction of the current

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter11: Magnetic Forces And Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 81AP: A 5.0-m section of a long, straight wire carries a current of 10 A while in a uniform magnetic field...

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