Concept explainers
(a)
The force on each segment of rectangular coil.
(a)
Answer to Problem 81P
The force on segment 1, 2, 3 and 4 are
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The straight wire carries a current
The coil carries a current
The length of parallel sides are
Formula used:
The expression for force in first segment is given by,
The expression for force in second segment is given by,
The expression for force in third segment is given by,
The expression for force in fourth segment is given by,
Calculation:
The force in first segment is calculated as,
The force in second segment is calculated as,
The expression for force in third segment is given by,
The expression for force in fourth segment is given by,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the force on segment 1, 2, 3 and 4 are
(b)
The net force on the coil
(b)
Answer to Problem 81P
The net force on the coil is
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The expression for net force on the coil is given by,
Calculation:
The net force on the coil is calculated as,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the net force on the coil is
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