A Current-Carrying Loop in a Magnetic Field Always Tends to Turn

question 14

Multiple Choice

A current-carrying loop in a magnetic field always tends to turn until the plane of the loop is

• A) parallel to the field.
• B) perpendicular to the field.
• C) either parallel or perpendicular, depending on the direction of the current.
• D) at a 45-degree angle with the field.

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Definitions:

Proposition

An expressed opinion or statement, often one put forward for consideration or argument.

Connectives

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