• ID Code: K1-23
  • Purpose: Model torque on a current loop due to magnetic field.
  • Description: A uniform magnetic field is represented by the red vectors. A hypothetical current-carrying coil positioned at an angle with respect to the magnetic field and carrying an electrical current (indicated by the black arrows) experiences a torque due to the magnetic field. The torque is created by the forces on the four sides of the coil, which are shown by the white arrows; the blue arrow is the normal axis of the coil.

    Note: This uses the flux vector framework from J3.

  • Availability: Available
  • References: http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refsk.htm#K1-23
  • Loc codes: K1, J3