3.2.11 - Magnetic Dipole and Magnetic Dipole Moment
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What is a magnetic dipole?
💡 Hint: Think of a bar magnet.
What does the magnetic moment represent?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula involving current and area.
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What defines a magnetic dipole?
💡 Hint: Think of a bar magnet.
True or False: A magnetic moment can be defined as \(\vec{M} = I \cdot A \cdot \hat{n}\).
💡 Hint: Refer to the formula we've discussed.
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Given a loop of wire with a radius of 0.5 m carrying a current of 1 A, calculate the magnetic moment.
💡 Hint: Remember to use the formula for the area of a circle.
Explain how magnetic dipoles could influence the orientation of a compass in a magnetic field.
💡 Hint: Consider how a magnet behaves when brought near a compass.
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