
How do I tell whether a torque is clockwise or counterclockwise?
Aug 5, 2007 · Hey guys, I know how to do torque and forces for an object in equilibrium...but how do I know whether a torque is clockwise or counterclockwise?
Magnetic Field at the Center of a Wire Loop • Physics Forums
Mar 7, 2008 · Homework Statement A piece of wire is bent to form a circle with radius r. It has a steady current I flowing through it in a counterclockwise direction as seen from the top (looking …
How Do You Determine Clockwise vs. Counterclockwise in Torque?
Oct 16, 2007 · Hi! I just have a really quick question. I've just started on torque, and I'm confused about clockwise vs. counterclockwise. Like, how DO you know when something is clockwise or …
Calculating Magnetic Field of a Conducting Loop Using Biot …
Mar 22, 2005 · A square conducting loop of side 2a lies in the z=0 plane and carries a current in the counterclockwise direction. Show that at the center of the loop H =...
Understanding Coil Winding Direction & Polarity - Physics Forums
Feb 4, 2015 · So I've been told that the direction that you wind a coil will determine the polarity of the induced voltage across the coil. I drew out two coils with clockwise and counterclockwise …
How Does the Direction of a Magnetic Field Affect ... - Physics …
Mar 4, 2008 · Because a positive slope would indicate that the B field is increasing in +z direction, so the emf would need to oppose it in the clockwise direction, if it was already negative and …
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...
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...
How Can I Solve These Rotational Kinematics Problems?
Jun 25, 2008 · 1) A spinning wheel on a fireworks display is initially rotating in a counterclockwise direction. The wheel has an angular acceleration of -4.00rad/s2. Because of this acceleration, …
Moment of Inertia: Disk 1 & 2 Homework - Physics Forums
Nov 30, 2015 · Homework Statement In the diagram, Disk 1 has a moment of inertia of 4.40 kg · m2 and is rotating in the counterclockwise direction with an angular speed of 7.50 rad/s about …