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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 26 Objective Question

Question

Find the maximum torque on a 100-turn square loop of wire, 10.0 cm on a side, that carries 15.0 A of current in a 2.0 T field.
Options
A 3.0 Nm
B 30.0 Nm
Correct Answer
C 0.30 Nm
D 0.03 Nm
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A=0.01m2. tau=NBIA=(100)(2.0)(15.0)(0.01)=30.0 Nm.

Hint

A=0.01m2.

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