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

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 32 - The Magnetic Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 961: 75

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$$\color{blue}{\bf [a]}$$ According to the right-hand rule, the forces exerted by the magnetic field are shown in the figure below. Assuming that each force is exerted on a small part of the loop of $ds$. Hence, the net force exerted on the current loop is given by $$\sum F_y=F_{\rm net}=\sum (F\sin\theta)$$ where $dF=BIds $; so $F=BI\int_0^{2\pi R} ds$ $$ F_{\rm net}=BI\sin\theta\int_0^{2\pi R} ds$$ Hence, $$ \boxed{F_{\rm net}=2\pi BIR\sin\theta }$$ We can see that the $x$-components cancel each other while $y$-components are added to make the net force. $$\color{blue}{\bf [b]}$$ Plug the known into the boxed formula above. $$F_{\rm net}=2\pi (0.20)(0.5)(0.02)\sin20^\circ$$ $$F_{\rm net}=\color{red}{\bf 4.3}\;\rm mN$$
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