A loop of wire with a current is in uniform magnetic fields. In one situation the wire is halfway in the field. In another, the wire is between two magnets whose fields are pointing in opposite directions.  Which of these will have a net force? Which would have a net torque? Which direction will each loop spin and/or move, assuming it starts at rest? Explain your reasoning for your answers.

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A loop of wire with a current is in uniform magnetic fields. In one situation the wire is halfway in the field. In another, the wire is between two magnets whose fields are pointing in opposite directions. 


Which of these will have a net force?

Which would have a net torque?

Which direction will each loop spin and/or move, assuming it starts at rest?

Explain your reasoning for your answers.

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