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Torque on a Current Loop: Rectangular and General
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Varying torque on a charged loop in a magnetic field
Maximum torque occurs in (b), when is 90 degrees. Minimum torque is 0, and occurs in (c) when θ is 0 degrees. When loop rotates past =0, the torque reverses (d).
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"OpenStax College, Torque on a Current Loop: Motors and Meters. January 9, 2013."
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