A current of 17.3 A is maintained in a single circular loop of 3.7 m circumference. An external magnetic field of 0.5 T is directed parallel to the plane of the loop. What is the torque (in N.m) exerted on the loop?

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A current of 17.3 A is
maintained in a single circular
loop of 3.7 m circumference.
An external magnetic field of
0.5 T is directed parallel to the
plane of the loop. What is the
torque (in N.m) exerted on the
loop?
Select one:
O A. 13.19
O B. 7.54
Ос. 11.31.
O D. 9.42
O E. 6.60
Transcribed Image Text:A current of 17.3 A is maintained in a single circular loop of 3.7 m circumference. An external magnetic field of 0.5 T is directed parallel to the plane of the loop. What is the torque (in N.m) exerted on the loop? Select one: O A. 13.19 O B. 7.54 Ос. 11.31. O D. 9.42 O E. 6.60
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