A current loop of area 0.01 m2 and carrying a current of 10 amp is held perpendicular to magnetic field of induction of 0.1 tesla. The torque acting on the loop is
Given:
A=0.01m2,I=10A,B=0.1T,θ=900
To find:
Torque acting on the loop, τ
Solution:
Magnetic moment, M=(I)(A)
The torque acting on the loop is given as, →τ=→M×→B
τ=MBsinθ
τ=IAB
τ=10×0.01×0.1
τ=0.01Nm