MDCAT Physics MCQ #956

A coil of wire is placed in a magnetic field and is observed to experience a torque. What is the reason for this torque?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #956

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A coil of wire is placed in a magnetic field and is observed to experience a torque. What is the reason for this torque?

    • A) The coil is being stretched
    • B) The coil is being heated
    • C) The coil is experiencing a magnetic force
    • D) The coil is experiencing an electric force

    Answer: The coil is experiencing a magnetic force

    Explanation: The torque experienced by the coil is due to the magnetic force acting on the current-carrying wire. This is a result of the interaction between the magnetic field and the current flowing through the coil.