Current $i$ is carried in a wire of length $L$. If the wire is turned into a circular coil,the maximum magnitude of torque in a given magnetic field $B$ will be

  • A
    $\frac{LiB^2}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{Li^2B}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{L^2iB}{4\pi}$
  • D
    $\frac{Li^2B}{4\pi}$

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