A square and a circular loop with the same area lie in the xy-plane, where there is a uniform magnetic field pointing at some angle q with respect to the positive z-direction. Each loop carries the same current, in the same direction. Which magnetic torque is larger?
1.the torque on the square loop
2.the torque on the circular loop
3.the torques are the same
4.more information is needed
3
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