That's the right way to start.IHave said:Homework Statement
A small loop of wire of radius 1.5 cm is placed at the center of a wire loop with radius 20 cm. The planes of the loops are perpendicular to each other, and a 5.0 -A current flows in each. Estimate the magnitude of the torque the large loop exerts on the smaller one.The Attempt at a Solution
I've pretty much started by finding the magnetic field at the center of the big loop. I'm not sure how to proceed.
Torque is calculated by multiplying the force applied to an object by the distance from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied. The formula for torque is T = F x d.
The unit of measurement for torque is Newton-meters (N*m) in the SI system, and foot-pounds (ft*lb) in the imperial system.
The magnitude of torque is affected by the magnitude of the force applied, the distance from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied, and the angle at which the force is applied.
The size of the loop does not directly affect the torque. However, the distance between the loops and the angle at which the force is applied can affect the torque.
Yes, torque can be negative. Negative torque occurs when the force applied causes the object to rotate in the opposite direction of the positive direction. This can happen when the force is applied at a different angle or direction than the desired rotation.