A Rigid Rectangular Loop,measuring 0

question 92

Multiple Choice

A rigid rectangular loop,measuring 0.30 m by 0.40 m,carries a current of 5.5 A,as shown in the figure.A uniform external magnetic field of magnitude 2.9 T in the -x direction is present.Segment CD is in the xz-plane and forms a 35° angle with the z-axis,as shown.What is the magnitude of the torque that the magnetic field exerts on the loop?

• A)1.1 N ∙ m
• B)0.73 N ∙ m
• C)1.3 N ∙ m
• D)1.4 N ∙ m
• E)1.6 N ∙ m

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