A current loop, carrying a current of 5.0 A, is in the shape of a right triangle

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A current loop, carrying a current of 5.0 A, is in the shape of a right triangle with sides 30, 40, and 50 cm. The loop is in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 80mT whose direction is parallel to the current in the 50 cm side of the loop. Find the magnitude of

(a) The magnetic dipole moment of the loop and

(b) The torque on the loop.

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Fundamentals of Physics

ISBN: 978-0471758013

8th Extended edition

Authors: Jearl Walker, Halliday Resnick

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