Consider the two loops shown. Each one carries a current I occurring in the direction indicated. If each loop is in a uniform magnetic field in the +y-direction, which of the following statements is/are TRUE about the loops?  I. Loop A experiences maximum magnitude of torque, Loop B experiences no torque.  II. Loop A experiences no torque, Loop B experiences maximum magnitude of torque.  III. Loop A and Loop B both do not experience any torque.

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Consider the two loops shown. Each one carries a current I occurring in the direction indicated. If each loop is in a uniform magnetic field in the +y-direction, which of the following statements is/are TRUE about the loops?

 I. Loop A experiences maximum magnitude of torque, Loop B experiences no torque.
 II. Loop A experiences no torque, Loop B experiences maximum magnitude of torque.
 III. Loop A and Loop B both do not experience any torque.

 

A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
Z
Loop A
11
Loop B
Z
Transcribed Image Text:Z Loop A 11 Loop B Z
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