A current of 4.0 A is maintained in a circular loop with radius 11.2 cm that consists of 50 turns of wire. 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 exerted on the loop by the magnetic forces acting upon it. a. 25.1 N.m O b. 14.8 N.m O c. 18.8 N.m O d. 0.3 N.m e. 5.4 N.m

A current of 4.0 A is maintained in a circular loop with radius 11.2 cm that consists of 50 turns of wire. 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 exerted on the loop by the magnetic forces acting upon it. a. 25.1 N.m O b. 14.8 N.m O c. 18.8 N.m O d. 0.3 N.m e. 5.4 N.m

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Chapter22: Magnetic Forces And Magnetic Fields

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