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 formulasVariables
τ | Torque on the dipole in themagnetic field (N*m) |
m | Moment of the magnetic dipole (A*m2) |
B | Magnetic field (T) |