Figure 20.26 shows a current loop in a magnetic field. Is there a torque on the loop and...

Figure 20.26 shows a current loop in a magnetic field. Is there a torque on the loop and, if so, in what direction?

(a) There is a torque that tends to rotate the loop in direction (a), clockwise.

(b) There is a torque that tends to rotate the loop in direction (b), counterclockwise.

(c) The torque is zero.

(reference figure 20.26)