b Determine an expression 5) A half-circular loop of wire (radius -R) has curren

Question

b Determine an expression 5) A half-circular loop of wire (radius -R) has current I flowing along the wire. The wire extends along the x-y plane of a coordinate system such that the radial center of the half-loop is at the origin. Determine expressions for the magnitude of the magnetic force acting on the half-loop of wire under the following mutually exclusive conditions a) A uniform magnetic field having magnitude B is directed along the z-axis; and b) A long straight wire having the same current I extends along the z-axis.

Explanation / Answer

a) magnetic force on the semi circular loop, F = B*I*L*sin(theta)

= B*I*(pi*R)*sin(90)

= pi*B*I*R

b) magnetic force on the semi circular loop, F = B*I*L*sin(theta)

= B*I*(pi*R)*sin(0)

= 0

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse B
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.