Magnetic Moment of a Current Loop

The loop acts like a magnetic dipole. Its magnetic moment μ tries to align with the external field B. The torque magnitude is proportional to sin θ, so it is largest near 90° and vanishes in the aligned and anti-aligned positions. Drag on the canvas to rotate the 3D camera.

magnetic field B
magnetic moment μ
torque tendency
current loop

Loop parameters

Orientation

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