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  1. Magnetic Field at the Center of a Wire Loop • Physics Forums

    Mar 7, 2008 · It has a steady current I flowing through it in a counterclockwise direction as seen from the top (looking in the negative z direction). What is B_z (0), the z component of B at the center (i.e., x = …

  2. How Do You Determine Clockwise vs. Counterclockwise in Torque?

    Oct 16, 2007 · The discussion centers on determining clockwise versus counterclockwise torque in physics, particularly using the right-hand rule. Participants emphasize the importance of identifying …

  3. How do I tell whether a torque is clockwise or counterclockwise?

    Aug 5, 2007 · The discussion focuses on determining the direction of torque, specifically whether it is clockwise or counterclockwise. The key method mentioned is the corkscrew rule, which states that if …

  4. Understanding Coil Winding Direction & Polarity - Physics Forums

    Feb 4, 2015 · The direction of coil winding significantly influences the polarity of induced voltage, as established by Lenz's Law and the right-hand rule. A clockwise or counterclockwise winding alters …

  5. Understanding Torque: Why is it Outward/Inward? - Physics Forums

    Jul 12, 2013 · The direction of the torque vector is crucial as it indicates the axis of rotation, with clockwise rotation corresponding to an inward direction and counterclockwise rotation corresponding …

  6. What are the common challenges in determining the direction of …

    Oct 23, 2010 · The direction of your thumb toward the thumbnail is the direction of the moment, and the curl of your fingers will determine clockwise versus counterclockwise. Also, when doing the cross …

  7. Magnitude and angle counterclockwise from the + x direction

    Jan 28, 2012 · Homework Statement Express your answer in part (a) in terms of magnitude and angle counterclockwise from the + x direction. Vector = -25.3i-1.2j...

  8. Find Direction of Vector A+B: Easy Problem Solved

    Aug 29, 2004 · Whatupdoc said: "Find the Direction of Vector A + B. (Let the direction be the angle that the vector makes with the +x-axis, measured counterclockwise from the axis)" I'm very confused, …

  9. Simple Harmonic Motion of a rolling ball • Physics Forums

    Nov 1, 2010 · Homework Statement A ball rolls on a circular track of radius 0.61 m with a constant angular speed of 1.3 rad/s in the counterclockwise direction. A. If the angular position of the ball at t= …

  10. Calculating Magnetic Field Using Biot-Savart Law for Concentric Arcs

    Oct 15, 2007 · The closed loop shown in the figure below carries a current of 6.90 A in the counterclockwise direction. The radius of the outer arc is 65.0 cm, that of the inner arc is 41.0 cm. …