Calculating angular acceleration of a wire

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The discussion revolves around calculating the angular acceleration of a wire carrying a constant current in a magnetic field. The key formula derived is angular acceleration equals torque divided by moment of inertia, with the moment of inertia for the wire given as (MR^2)/3. The torque is calculated using the force from the magnetic field, leading to the expression (3BI)/(2M) for angular acceleration when the current is switched off. A participant questions whether the angle involved in the torque calculation is 45 degrees and expresses confusion about the forces acting on the wire after the current is turned off. The conversation highlights the complexities of understanding the dynamics of the wire's motion in a magnetic field.
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Homework Statement


A rigid uniform horizontal wire PQ of mass M, pivoted at P, carries a constant current I. It rotates with a constant angular speed in a uniform vertical magnetic field B. If the current were switched off, the angular acceleration of the wire in terms of B, M and I would be
[It is not shown here, but in the diagram, PQ is the radius. P is the centre]

ans= ( 3BI ) / ( 2M )

Homework Equations


(angular acceleration) = (torque) / (Moment of Inertia)
(Moment of Inertia) = (MR^2) / 3 for a rod about one end
(Torque) = Force * Radius sin(angle between them)

The Attempt at a Solution



M of I = ( MR^2) / 3
Torque = Force * R
= BIR^2sin( angle between them)

My problem is here. Is the angle 45 degrees? If it is, shouldn't the answer be (3BI)/M*root2?

Also, if current is switched off, the only force acting is B. Even then the rod will be rotating for some time. But current will not be induced as the field is uniform. I am terribly confused.
 
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I believe it is rotating in a horizontal plane in a vertical field. All angles are right angles, no?
 
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