Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Torque-Potential Energy

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the torque-potential energy relationship for a current-carrying coil in a uniform magnetic field?

• A)The maximum potential energy occurs for the same orientation of magnetic dipole and the magnetic field that corresponds to maximum torque.
• B)The potential energy of the system is constant.
• C)The torque rotates the coil toward a position of lower potential energy.
• D)The torque rotates the coil toward a position of higher potential energy.
• E)None of these is correct.

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