How Do You Calculate Torque on a Triangular Loop in a Magnetic Field?

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The discussion centers on calculating the torque on a triangular loop in a magnetic field, specifically using the formula F = I L x B. The user successfully solved parts (a) and (b) of the problem but encountered difficulties in part (c) regarding torque calculation. The total force on the triangular loop was determined to be zero, indicating that the loop is in equilibrium. Further assistance was requested to clarify the torque calculation process for current-carrying loops.

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hello guys
iam doing my homework in magnetic fields course
and i found this problem i solved (a) and (b)

by using F=I L x B and the total force on the triangular loop would be zero
but in (c) i tried a lot to find the torque on the loop but i couldn't get the same result
so please help me with this :)
Thx guys :)

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bibo_dvd said:
hello guys
iam doing my homework in magnetic fields course
and i found this problem i solved (a) and (b)

by using F=I L x B and the total force on the triangular loop would be zero
but in (c) i tried a lot to find the torque on the loop but i couldn't get the same result
so please help me with this :)
Thx guys :)
Show what you tried. How do you determine the torque on a current carrying loop?
 

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