Magnetic Moment of 4-Sided Loop?

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The discussion revolves around the magnetic moment of a 4-sided loop, exploring whether the magnetic moment differs for each side and how the contributions from each side relate to the total magnetic moment.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the nature of the magnetic moment as a property of the entire loop versus individual contributions from each side. Questions about the direction of the magnetic moment and its relation to symmetry are also raised.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered insights regarding the uniformity of the sides and the implications for the magnetic moment's direction and magnitude. Multiple interpretations of how the contributions from each side affect the overall magnetic moment are being explored.

Contextual Notes

Assumptions about the uniformity of the sides and the symmetry of the loop are under discussion, which may influence the conclusions drawn about the magnetic moment.

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Let's say we have a 4-sided loop. Is the magnetic moment different for each side?
 
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The magnetic moment is a property of the loop as a whole (m=I*a). Technically, you could get the contribution from each side to the total moment, but since each side is the same (I'm assuming), this will just be 1/4 of the total.
 
What about the direction?
 
Same direction, 1/4 the magnitude. Think about the symmetry.
 

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