Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0133942651
ISBN 13: 978-0-13394-265-1

Chapter 29 - The Magnetic Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 832: 38

Answer

$7.5\cdot10^{-4}$ N$\cdot$m

Work Step by Step

The torque on the square current loop can be represented as $\vec{\tau} = \vec{m} \times \vec{B}$ where $\vec{m} = I\vec{A}$ is the magnetic moment. The torque on the current loop is $\vec{\tau} = \vec{m} \times \vec{B} = (I\vec{A}) \times \vec{B} = I\vec{A}\vec{B}\sin(\theta)$ $\vec{\tau} = (500\cdot10^{-3})(0.05)^2(1.2)\sin(30) = 7.5\cdot10^{-4}$ N$\cdot$m
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.