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Hello,
When I have a current loop (macroscopical, but I don't know if that matters) in an external magnetic field such that the loop's magnetic moment vector is not aligned with the magnetic field, I know it'll create a torque on the loop to align it with the B-field. I was wondering: does this torque always imply precession, or will we simply see alignment in real life? Are there extra conditions that need to be specified before you can say if there will be noticeable precession or alignment?
Thank you.
When I have a current loop (macroscopical, but I don't know if that matters) in an external magnetic field such that the loop's magnetic moment vector is not aligned with the magnetic field, I know it'll create a torque on the loop to align it with the B-field. I was wondering: does this torque always imply precession, or will we simply see alignment in real life? Are there extra conditions that need to be specified before you can say if there will be noticeable precession or alignment?
Thank you.