A current of 5.3 A is maintained in a single circular loop having a circumference of 80 cm. 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 (in units of N.m) exerted on the loop by the magnetic forces.

A current of 5.3 A is maintained in a single circular loop having a circumference of 80 cm. 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 (in units of N.m) exerted on the loop by the magnetic forces.

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