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If `m` is magnetic moment and `B` is the magnetic field, then the torque is given by

A

M. B

B

`(|M|)/(|B|)`

C

`M xx B`

D

`|M||B|`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Torque, `tau=MxxB`
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