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Three wires of equal lengths are bent in the form of loops . One of the loops is circle, another is a semi - circle and the third one is a square. They are placed in a uniform magnetic field and same electric current is passed through them. Which of the following loop configuration will experience greater torque ?

A

circle

B

semi-circle

C

square

D

all of them

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