Practice question · Estimate
A current loop of magnetic moment 0.5 A m sits in a 0.4 T field with its moment perpendicular to the field. Set the magnitude of the torque on it, in N m.
Estimate on a scale from No torque (0) to 0.5 N m (0.5).
Hints
- Torque is the magnetic moment crossed with the field.
- At 90 degrees the sine factor is 1, so compute 0.5 x 0.4.
Show the answer
0.2 (answers within ±0.03 count)
Why
N m. The net force is zero in a uniform field, opposite sides cancel, so the loop turns without being dragged. A net force needs a field gradient.
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