A Square Loop of Wire Lies in the Plane of the Page

question 5

Multiple Choice

A square loop of wire lies in the plane of the page and carries a current I as shown. There is a uniform magnetic field parallel to the side MK as indicated. The loop will tend to rotate:

• A) about PQ with KL coming out of the page
• B) about PQ with KL going into the page
• C) about RS with MK coming out of the page
• D) about RS with MK going into the page
• E) about an axis perpendicular to the page

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Definitions:

Constant Probability

A situation where the probability of an event occurring remains the same in all trials or tests.

Random Variable

A variable whose outcomes depend on the results of a random phenomenon, and which can take on different values with certain probabilities.

Poisson Distribution

A distribution of probability that denotes the likelihood of a specific number of occurrences happening within a set period of time or space.

Discrete Distribution

A statistical distribution that shows the probabilities of outcomes with finite values or countable outcomes.