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1- A dc current I=10 (A) flows in a triangular loop in the xy plane as in figure below. Assuming a uniform magnetic flux density \( \vec{B} = \hat{a}_y 6 \) (mT) in the region, find the forces and torque on the loop. The dimensions are in (cm).

          1- A dc current I=10 (A) flows in a triangular loop in the xy plane as in figure below.
Assuming a uniform magnetic flux density \( \vec{B} = \hat{a}_y 6 \) (mT) in the region, find the
forces and torque on the loop. The dimensions are in (cm).

1- A dc current I=10 (A) flows in a triangular loop in the xy plane as in figure below.
Assuming a uniform magnetic flux density B⃗ = ây 6 (mT) in the region, find the
forces and torque on the loop. The dimensions are in (cm).

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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Since the magnetic field is uniform, the magnetic field at each corner of the triangular loop will be the same. Given that the magnetic flux density B = 6 mT = 6 x 10^-3 T, we can use the formula for the magnetic field produced by a straight current-carrying wire Show more…

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