Starting from the Lorentz force law, in the form of Eq.

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Problem 2P

Starting from the Lorentz force law, in the form of Eq. 5.16, show that the torque on any steady current distribution (not just a square loop) in a uniform field B is m × B.

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QUESTION:

Problem 2P

Starting from the Lorentz force law, in the form of Eq. 5.16, show that the torque on any steady current distribution (not just a square loop) in a uniform field B is m × B.

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Step 1

We have to deduce the relation i.e

N is the torque

m is the magnetic moment

B is the magnetic field

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