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A current loop in a magnetic field:
(1.)experiences a torque whether the field is uniform or non-uniform in all orientetions
(2.)can be in equilibirium in one orientation
(3.)can be equibilirium in two orientations, both the equibilirium states are unstable
(4.)can be in equilibirium in two orientations, one stable while other is unstable

A

Can be in equlibrium in one orientation

B

Can be in equilibrium in two orientations, both the equilibrium states are unstable

C

Can be in equlibarium in two orientations, one stable while the other is unstable

D

Experience a torque whether the field is uniform or non-uniform in all orientations

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