A square loop (L = 0.20 m) consists of 50 closely wrapped turns, each carrying a current of 0.50 A. The loop is oriented as shown in a uniform magnetic field of 0.40 T directed in the positive y direction. What is the magnitude of the torque on the loop?
A)0.21 N ⋅ m
B)0.20 N ⋅ m
C)0.35 N ⋅ m
D)0.12 N ⋅ m
E)1.73 N ⋅ m

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A square loop (L = 0.20 m) consists of 50 closely wrapped turns, each carrying a current of 0.50 A. The loop is oriented as shown in a uniform magnetic field of 0.40 T directed in the positive y direction. What is the magnitude of the torque on the loop? 
A)0.21 N ⋅ m 
B)0.20 N ⋅ m 
C)0.35 N ⋅ m 
D)0.12 N ⋅ m 
E)1.73 N ⋅ m

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The Answer of A square loop (L = 0.20 m) consists of 50 closely wrapped turns, each carrying a current of 0.50 A. The loop is oriented as shown in a uniform magnetic field of 0.40 T directed in the positive y direction. What is the magnitude of the torque on the loop? 
A)0.21 N ⋅ m 
B)0.20 N ⋅ m 
C)0.35 N ⋅ m 
D)0.12 N ⋅ m 
E)1.73 N ⋅ m

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