Math Problem Statement

A coil of same number of turns and coil diameter made from a thinner wire would: - Increase the torque produced - Reduce the torque produced - Reduce the current flowing through the coil - Both B and C

Solution

The question asks what would happen if a coil made from thinner wire but with the same number of turns and coil diameter is used. Let's break it down:

  • Thinner wire: This means the wire has a smaller cross-sectional area, which leads to an increase in resistance according to the formula R=ρLAR = \frac{\rho L}{A}, where AA is the cross-sectional area.
  • Same number of turns and diameter: This keeps the coil geometry constant.

Impact:

  • Increased resistance: Thinner wire has higher resistance, reducing the current flowing through the coil for the same applied voltage (Ohm’s Law: V=IRV = IR).
  • Torque: Torque in a coil (e.g., in motors) depends on the current and magnetic field. Since the current decreases due to higher resistance, the torque produced will also reduce.

Correct answer:

  • Both B and C: The torque produced will decrease, and the current flowing through the coil will also reduce.

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Here are 5 questions related to this concept:

  1. How does the cross-sectional area of a wire affect its resistance?
  2. What is the relationship between current and torque in a coil?
  3. How does increasing the resistance affect the current in a circuit with constant voltage?
  4. What other factors, aside from resistance, can influence torque in an electromagnetic coil?
  5. How is power loss in a coil affected by the resistance of the wire?

Tip: In electromagnetism, the performance of a coil depends heavily on the wire's resistance, which influences the current flow and the resulting magnetic field.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

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Formulas

Ohm’s Law: V = IR
Resistance Formula: R = ρL/A

Theorems

Torque is proportional to current in a magnetic field.

Suitable Grade Level

High School Physics