A Rectangular Loop of Wire 0

question 94

Multiple Choice

A rectangular loop of wire 0.10 m by 0.20 m) carries a current of 5.0 A in a counterclockwise direction. The loop is oriented as shown in a uniform magnetic field of 1.5 T. The magnitude of the torque acting on the loop is

• A) 15 x 10^-2 N . m.
• B) 75 x 10^-2 N . m.
• C) 50 x 10^-2 N . m.
• D) 13 x 10^-2 N.
• E) 7.5 x 10^-2 N . m.

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Definitions:

Modus Ponens

A logical argument form and a rule of inference that, if a premise implies a conclusion and the premise is true, then the conclusion must also be true.

Modus Tollens

A logical argument form that suggests if a implies b, and b is found to be false, then a must also be false.

Antecedent

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