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What is the torque on a current carrying loop placed in a uniform magnetic field?

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`tau = NiAB sin theta`
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  • Assertion Net torque in the current carrying loop placed in a uniform magnetic field (pointing inwards) is zero. Reasonl Magnetic moment (M) is inwards.

    A
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  • The torque acting on a current carrying loop placed in an external uniform magnetic field does not depend on the ________

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    B
    strength of current through it
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