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28. Magnetic Fields and Forces

Force and Torque on Current Loops

28. Magnetic Fields and Forces

Force and Torque on Current Loops

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Multiple Choice

A square loop of wire has a side length of

12 cm

10 A

current. What is the size of its magnetic dipole moment?

Multiple Choice

A single circular loop of wire has a radius of

2 . 0 cm

, and carries a current of

4.0 A

. What is the maximum torque that could be experienced by this loop due to earth's magnetic field?

Textbook Question

b. What is the loop's equilibrium orientation?

Textbook Question

A small bar magnet experiences a 0.020 N m torque when the axis of the magnet is at 45° to a 0.10 T magnetic field. What is the magnitude of its magnetic dipole moment?