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A vertical rectangular coil of sides `5 cm xx 2 cm` has 10 turns and carries a current of `2A`. The torque ( couple) on the coil when it is placed in a uniform horizontal magnetic field of `0.1T` with its plane perpendicular to the field is

A

`4 xx 10^(-3) Nm`

B

`0`

C

`2 xx 10^(-3) Nm`

D

`10^(-3) Nm`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`tau = BAIN cos theta `
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