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A current carrying loop is free to turn in a uniform magnetic field. The loop will then come into equilibrium when its plane is inclined at

A

`0^(@)` to the direction of the field

B

` 45^(@)` to the direction of the field

C

`90^(@)` to the direction of the field

D

`135^(@)` to the direction of the field

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The correct Answer is:
C

Equilibrium , `vecB|| vecM , theta = 0`
Plane of coil is perpendicular to `vecB`
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