A proton has a magnetic field due to its spin on its axis. The field is similar to that created by a circular current loop 0.650×10-15 m in radius with a current of 1.05×104 A (no kidding). Find the maximum torque on a proton in a 2.50-T field. (This is a significant torque on a small particle.)

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A proton has a magnetic field due to its spin on its axis. The field is similar to that created by a circular current loop 0.650×10-15 m in radius with a current of 1.05×104(no kidding). Find the maximum torque on a proton in a 2.50-T field. (This is a significant torque on a small particle.)

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