Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 32 - The Magnetic Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 960: 67

Answer

${\bf 0.123}\;\rm T$

Work Step by Step

We need the magnetic force to make the net torque exerted on the loop zero. $$\sum \tau=0\;\rm N$$ So the magnetic force should force the loop to move counterclockwise since the block is forcing the loop to move clockwise. Hence, the net torque around the nonmagnetic axle is then $$\mu B\sin90^\circ-mg (d/2)=0$$ where $d$ is the distance between the two long wires, $$(NIA)B =\dfrac{mgd}{2}$$ Hence, $$B=\dfrac{mgd}{2NIA}$$ Plug the known; $$B=\dfrac{(50\times 10^{-3})(9.8)(0.05)}{2(10)(2)(0.05\times 0.10)}$$ $$B=\color{red}{\bf 0.123}\;\rm T$$
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