A current loop is oriented in three different positions relative to a uniform magnetic field. In position 1 the plane of the loop is perpendicular to the field lines. In position 2 and 3 the plane of the loop is parallel to the field as shown. The torque on the loop is maximum in
A) position 1.
B) position 2.
C) position 3
D) positions 2 and 3.
E) all three positions.

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A current loop is oriented in three different positions relative to a uniform magnetic field. In position 1 the plane of the loop is perpendicular to the field lines. In position 2 and 3 the plane of the loop is parallel to the field as shown. The torque on the loop is maximum in 
A) position 1. 
B) position 2. 
C) position 3 
D) positions 2 and 3. 
E) all three positions.

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The Answer of A current loop is oriented in three different positions relative to a uniform magnetic field. In position 1 the plane of the loop is perpendicular to the field lines. In position 2 and 3 the plane of the loop is parallel to the field as shown. The torque on the loop is maximum in 
A) position 1. 
B) position 2. 
C) position 3 
D) positions 2 and 3. 
E) all three positions.

A Current Loop Is Oriented in Three Different Positions Relative