A reminder about current Electron current = drift speed of electrons n = density of electrons (number per unit volume) Conventional current i
Magnetic force on a current-carrying wire
Magnetic force on a current-carrying wire
Magnetic force on a current-carrying wire
Magnetic force on a current-carrying wire
Uniform magnetic field
Uniform magnetic field
Uniform magnetic field
Uniform magnetic field True for curved wires too.
Torque on a current loop
Side view: Net force is zero.
Net torque is not zero.
A magnetic dipole will align with the magnetic field.
N S N S
N S N S This is why magnets point north... as long as you are not too close to the poles.