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For Torque of current carrying wire in magnetic field why does the magnetic field of the current carrying wire itself not contribute to torque?
The torque of a current carrying wire in a magnetic field is the measure of the rotational force exerted on the wire due to the interaction between the magnetic field and the electric current flowing through the wire.
The torque can be calculated by multiplying the magnitude of the magnetic field, the length of the wire, the strength of the current, and the sine of the angle between the wire and the magnetic field.
The direction of the torque is perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the current, following the right-hand rule. This means that the direction of the torque can change depending on the orientation of the wire and the direction of the current.
The strength of the magnetic field, the current flowing through the wire, the length of the wire, and the angle between the wire and the magnetic field are all factors that can affect the torque on a current carrying wire in a magnetic field.
Torque is an important concept in understanding the behavior of current carrying wires in a magnetic field. It helps explain the motion and orientation of wires in various devices, such as electric motors and generators, and can also be used in the design and optimization of these devices.