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Physics of Magnetorquers
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Magnetic torquer is a current carrying insulated loop which can be mounted on satellite body. The outer space has magnetic field due to the earth. In presence of this field, torquer can exert torque on the satellite when current is passed through it. Since magnetic field doesn’t vary over the length scale of dimension of torquer, it can be assumed to be uniform and above formula is applicable.
[[File:Torquer1.jpg|frame|center| Magnetorquer used in Pratham]]
== Modeling of Torquer ==
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