A magnetic field exerts a torque on each of the current-carrying single loops of wire shown in the figure above. The loops lie in the xy-plane, each carrying the same magnitude current, and the uniform magnetic field points in the positive x direction. Which loop will have the largest torque exerted on it?

A magnetic field exerts a torque on each of the current-carrying single loops of wire shown in the figure above. The loops lie in the xy-plane, each carrying the same magnitude current, and the uniform magnetic field points in the positive x direction. Which loop will have the largest torque exerted on it?

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