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A rectangular coil carrying current is placed in a nonuniform magnetic field. On that coil the total

A

force is non-zero

B

force is zero

C

torque is zero

D

torque is non-zero

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If a current currying coil is placed in a non-uniform magnetic field, then, in general, both net force and net torque are non-zero. The options (A) and (D) are correct.
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