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The idea behind this concept is that as the current flows through the wire, a magnetic field is produced. While this magnetic field is being produced, there is a dipole moment which in combination with the magnetic field causes the wire to twist. An example of this phenomenon is the movement of a compass needle by the Earth's magnetic field.
The idea behind this concept is that as the current flows through the wire, a magnetic field is produced. While this magnetic field is being produced, there is a dipole moment which in combination with the magnetic field causes the wire to twist. An example of this phenomenon is the movement of a compass needle by the Earth's magnetic field.


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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD6TX5IH5po Asymmetric Magnet Torque]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD6TX5IH5po Asymmetric Magnet Torque]

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Magnetic torque is a phenomenon that occurs when the magnetic field produced causes a current-carrying wire to twist out of proportion.

The Main Idea

The idea behind this concept is that as the current flows through the wire, a magnetic field is produced. While this magnetic field is being produced, there is a dipole moment which in combination with the magnetic field causes the wire to twist. An example of this phenomenon is the movement of a compass needle by the Earth's magnetic field.

Asymmetric Magnet Torque


A Mathematical Model

is the torque of the system

is the dipole moment of the magnet

is the magnetic field created by the magnet.

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See also

Torque Magnetic Field Magnetic dipole moment

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