The Magnetic Torque Exerted on a Flat Current-Carrying Loop of Wire

Multiple Choice

The magnetic torque exerted on a flat current-carrying loop of wire by a uniform magnetic field is:

A) maximum when the plane of the loop is perpendicular to
B) maximum when the plane of the loop is parallel to
C) dependent on the shape of the loop for a fixed loop area
D) independent of the orientation of the loop
E) such as to rotate the loop around the magnetic field lines