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Question:

A current loop in a magnetic field can be in equilibrium in one orientation; can be in equilibrium in two orientations, both the equilibrium states are unstable; can be in equilibrium in two orientations, one stable while the other is unstable; experiences a torque whether the field is uniform or non-uniform in all orientations.

Experiences a torque whether the field is uniform or non uniform in all orientations

Can be in equilibrium in two orientations, both the equilibrium states are unstable

Can be in equilibrium is one orientation

Can be in equilibrium in two orientations, one stable while the other is unstable

Solution:

Parallel→M-stable
Anti-parallel→M-unstable