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Torque on a dipole (magnetic field)

Description

A physical dipole consists of two equal and opposite point charges. When placed in an magnetic field, equal but opposite forces arise on each side of the dipole creating a torque.

Related formulas

Variables

τTorque on the dipole in themagnetic field (N*m)
mMoment of the magnetic dipole (A*m2)
BMagnetic field (T)