$A$ circular coil of $20$ turns and radius $10\; cm$ is placed in a uniform magnetic field of $0.10\; T$ normal to the plane of the coil. If the current in the coil is $5.0\; A$,what is the
$(a)$ total torque on the coil,
$(b)$ total force on the coil,
$(c)$ average force on each electron in the coil due to the magnetic field?
(The coil is made of copper wire of cross-sectional area $10^{-5} \;m ^{2},$ and the free electron density in copper is given to be about $10^{29}\; m ^{-3}.$)

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(A) Given:
Number of turns,$n = 20$
Radius,$r = 10 \; cm = 0.1 \; m$
Magnetic field,$B = 0.10 \; T$
Current,$I = 5.0 \; A$
Cross-sectional area,$A = 10^{-5} \; m^2$
Electron density,$n_e = 10^{29} \; m^{-3}$
Charge of electron,$e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \; C$
$(a)$ The torque $\tau$ on a current loop is given by $\tau = N I A B \sin \theta$. Since the magnetic field is normal to the plane of the coil,the angle $\theta$ between the magnetic field and the area vector is $0^\circ$. Thus,$\tau = N I A B \sin(0^\circ) = 0$.
$(b)$ The total force on a closed current loop in a uniform magnetic field is always zero,as the forces on opposite segments cancel each other out.
$(c)$ The magnetic force on an electron is $F = B e v_d$,where $v_d$ is the drift velocity. The drift velocity is given by $v_d = \frac{I}{n_e e A}$. Substituting this into the force equation:
$F = B e \left( \frac{I}{n_e e A} \right) = \frac{B I}{n_e A}$
$F = \frac{0.10 \times 5.0}{10^{29} \times 10^{-5}} = \frac{0.5}{10^{24}} = 5 \times 10^{-25} \; N$.
Thus,the average force on each electron is $5 \times 10^{-25} \; N$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ rectangular coil of length $0.12\, m$ and width $0.1\, m$ having $50$ turns of wire is suspended vertically in a uniform magnetic field of strength $0.2\, Wb/m^2$. The coil carries a current of $2\, A$. If the plane of the coil is inclined at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the direction of the field,the torque required to keep the coil in this position will be .......$Nm$.

The square loop $ABCD$,carrying a current $i$,is placed in a uniform magnetic field $B$,as shown. The loop can rotate about the axis $XX'$. The plane of the loop makes an angle $\theta$ $(\theta < 90^o)$ with the direction of $B$. Through what angle will the loop rotate by itself before the torque on it becomes zero?

$A$ rectangular coil has $2n$ turns,an area $2a$ and carries a current $2I$. The plane of the coil is at $60^{\circ}$ to a horizontal uniform magnetic field of flux density $B$. The torque on the coil due to magnetic force is

Difficult
View Solution

$A$ closely wound solenoid of $2000$ turns and area of cross-section $1.6 \times 10^{-4} \;m^{2},$ carrying a current of $4.0 \;A,$ is suspended through its centre allowing it to turn in a horizontal plane.
$(a)$ What is the magnetic moment associated with the solenoid?
$(b)$ What is the force and torque on the solenoid if a uniform horizontal magnetic field of $7.5 \times 10^{-2} \;T$ is set up at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the axis of the solenoid?

The figure represents four positions of a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field directed towards the right. $\hat{n}$ represents the direction of the area vector of the coil. The correct order of potential energy is:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo