A square loop that is .5 m on a side has 20 turns and carries a current of 3 A The loop lies in the x-y plane. An external field of 5 T is uniform and points in a direction that is 30 degrees from the z-axis. (a) Find the magnetic dipole moment of the loop. (b) Find the torque on the loop. Show your work.

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**Problem Statement:**

A square loop that is 0.5 m on a side has 20 turns and carries a current of 3 A. The loop lies in the x-y plane. An external field of 5 T is uniform and points in a direction that is 30 degrees from the z-axis. 

**Tasks:**

(a) Find the magnetic dipole moment of the loop. 

(b) Find the torque on the loop. 

Show your work.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** A square loop that is 0.5 m on a side has 20 turns and carries a current of 3 A. The loop lies in the x-y plane. An external field of 5 T is uniform and points in a direction that is 30 degrees from the z-axis. **Tasks:** (a) Find the magnetic dipole moment of the loop. (b) Find the torque on the loop. Show your work.
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