Magnitude of the maximum torque on a current loop.

[shaizen]

Homework Statement

A current loop in a motor has an area of 0.62 cm^2. It carries a 207 mA current in a uniform field of 1.43 T. What is the magnitude of the maximum torque on the current loop?

A = .0062 m^2
I = .207 A
B = 1.43 T

Homework Equations

F=(IA)Bsin(theta)

The Attempt at a Solution

F = (.207)(.0062)(1.43)sin90 = .001835262N*m

I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I have finished all the problems assigned to me but the computer tells me this answer is wrong. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[rl.bhat]

Hi shaizen, welcome to PF.
Your conversion of area from cm^2 to m^2 is wrong. Check it.

 

[shaizen]

Thanks a lot! I knew it was something simple I wasn't paying attention to.