A current of 4.0 A is maintained in a circular loop with radius 24.7 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. 1.3 N.m b. 72.0 N.m c. 122.0 N.m d. 26.2 N.m e. 91.5 N.m

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A current of 4.0 A is maintained in a circular loop with radius 24.7 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.
1.3 N.m

b.
72.0 N.m

c.
122.0 N.m

d.
26.2 N.m

e.
91.5 N.m

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