For a rectangular coil carrying current placed in a uniform magnetic field
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Problem
For a rectangular coil carrying current I placed in a uniform magnetic field B, at which orientation will the torque acting on the coil be maximum?
(a) When the coil makes 45∘ with the field lines
(b) When the plane of the coil is parallel to the field lines
(c) When the plane of the coil is perpendicular to the field lines
(d) Torque is the same at all orientations