A rectangular loop of sides $10$ $cm$ and $5$ $cm$ carrying a current $1$ of $12A$ is placed in different orientations as shown in the figures below :If there is a uniform magnetic field of $0.3$ $T$ in the positive $z$ direction, in which orientations the loop would be in $(i)$ stable equilibrium and $(ii)$ unstable equilibrium ?

Question

A rectangular loop of sides $10$ $cm$ and $5$ $cm$ carrying a current $1$ of $12A$ is placed in different orientations as shown in the figures below :

If there is a uniform magnetic field of $0.3$ $T$ in the positive $z$ direction, in which orientations the loop would be in $(i)$ stable equilibrium and $(ii)$ unstable equilibrium ?

$(B)$ and $(D)$, respectively

$(B)$ and $(C)$, respectively

$(A)$ and $(B)$, respectively

$(A)$ and $(C)$, respectively

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