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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?
Torque of a current carrying wire in magnetic field
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The discussion revolves around the torque experienced by a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field, specifically questioning the contributions of the wire's own magnetic field to the torque it experiences.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants explore why the magnetic field produced by the wire does not contribute to the torque acting on it. Questions are raised about whether the wire experiences a force from its own magnetic field.
Discussion Status
The conversation includes attempts to clarify the relationship between the wire's magnetic field and the torque, with some participants affirming that the wire does not experience a force from its own field. There is an ongoing exploration of these concepts without a definitive consensus.
Contextual Notes
Participants are discussing the implications of the wire's magnetic field in relation to torque, suggesting a need for further examination of the assumptions involved in this scenario.
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