$A$ current $i$ flows in a circular coil of radius $r$. If the coil is placed in a uniform magnetic field $B$ with its plane parallel to the field,the magnitude of the torque that acts on the coil is

  • A
    Zero
  • B
    $2\pi r i B$
  • C
    $\pi r^2 i B$
  • D
    $2\pi r^2 i B$

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