7.2.9

Force Acting on a Coil in a Magnetic Field

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Force Acting on a Coil in a Magnetic Field

In a magnetic field, a coil of wire carrying a current experiences forces that make it rotate about its axis. To increase the force acting on the coil:

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More turns on the coil

  • Increasing the number of turns on the coil increases the size of the turning force.
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Higher current

  • Increasing the current through the coil increases the size of the turning force.
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Magnetic field strength

  • Increasing the strength of the magnetic field increases the size of the turning force.

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