A uniform magnetic field of 2 10-3 T acts along positive Y-direction. A rectangular loop of sides 20 cm and 10 cm with current of 5 A is in Y-Z plane. The current is in anticlockwise sense with reference to negative X axis. Magnitude and direction of the torque is:
- 2 10-4 N-m along negative Z-direction
- 2 10-4 N-m along positive X-direction
- 2 10-4 N-m along positive Y-direction
- 2 10-4 N-m along positive Z-direction
Answer
(1) 2 10-4 N-m along negative Z-direction
Solution
M=IA=5 (0.2 0.1)=0.1 A m2
current is anticlockwise as seen from the -X side, right-hand rule M=-0.1 i
= M B=(-0.1 i) (2 10-3 j)
i j= k =-2 10-4 k N-m
2 10-4 N-m along negative Z-direction
Answer: (1)