A Square Coil and a Triangular Coil Each Have Sides $\degree$

question 20

Multiple Choice

A square coil and a triangular coil each have sides of length L.The triangular coil has twice as many turns as the square coil.If a the same current is sent through each coil,when the coils are placed in the same uniform magnetic field making an angle of 30 ^$\degree$ with the planes of the coils,which coil experiences the greater torque?

• A)the square coil
• B)the triangular coil
• C)Both coils experience the same torque.
• D)It depends on the magnitude of the magnetic field that the coils are placed in.

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Definitions:

Second Law

Also known as the second law of thermodynamics, it states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time, and is central to the direction of heat transfer and the efficiency of heat engines.

Entropy

A measure of the disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics.

Disorder

A disruption to regular bodily structure and function, leading to disease or ailment.

Heat

A form of energy transfer between two substances or systems due to a temperature difference.