A current of 12.3 A is maintained in a single circular loop having a circumference of 80 cm. An external magnetic field of 2.0 T is directed so that the angle between the field and the plane of the loop is 20°. Determine the magnitude of the torque (in units of N.m) exerted on the loop by the magnetic forces. Select one: A. 0.83 B. 1.18 C. 0.43 D. 1.30 E. 0.97

A current of 12.3 A is maintained in a single circular loop having a circumference of 80 cm. An external magnetic field of 2.0 T is directed so that the angle between the field and the plane of the loop is 20°. Determine the magnitude of the torque (in units of N.m) exerted on the loop by the magnetic forces. Select one: A. 0.83 B. 1.18 C. 0.43 D. 1.30 E. 0.97

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Chapter12: Sources Of Magnetic Fields

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