4.9.2 - Circular current loop as a magnetic dipole
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What is the formula for the magnetic moment of a circular current loop?
💡 Hint: Remember to use the area of the circle.
Define the magnetic field created by a circular current loop.
💡 Hint: Consider the factors that influence this field.
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What is the magnetic moment of a current loop dependent on?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of magnetic moment.
True or False: A magnetic dipole is built up of positive and negative charges.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of magnetic dipoles.
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A circular coil of 50 turns, each with a radius of 0.1 m, carries a current of 2 A. Calculate the magnetic field at a point 0.5 m along the axis.
💡 Hint: Pay careful attention to the values and the formula.
Explain the potential implications of monopoles if they were discovered to exist in conjunction with current loops.
💡 Hint: Think about symmetry and balance in physics.
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