A current of 20.0 mA is maintained in a single circular loop with a circumference of 2.95 m. A magnetic field of 0.735 T is directed parallel to the plane of the loop. What is the magnitude of the torque exerted by the magnetic field on the loop? ? N · m

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A current of 20.0 mA is maintained in a single circular loop with a circumference of 2.95 m. A magnetic field of 0.735 T is directed parallel to the plane of the loop. What is the magnitude of the torque exerted by the magnetic field on the loop? ? N · m
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Given,

Circumference (C) = 2.95m

We know that,

C = 2πr

Therefore, 

r= C/2π = 2.95/2π = 0.469507082m

Current (I) = 20mA = 20×10-3 A

Magnetic field (B) = 0.735T

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