Biot-Savart and a Rectangular Loop

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The discussion revolves around calculating the magnetic force exerted by a current-carrying wire on a rectangular loop using the Biot-Savart Law. The problem involves wire 1 oriented along the y-axis and wire 2 as part of a rectangular loop in the xy-plane. Participants express uncertainty about how to approach the problem, with one suggesting to use Ampere's Law instead of Biot-Savart. Feedback indicates that the approach taken is correct, although further verification is needed. The conversation highlights the challenges faced when tackling complex electromagnetic problems for the first time.
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Consider the figure on the right. Wire 1 is oriented along the y-axis and carries a current I1. A rectangular loop located to the right of the wire in the xy-plane carries a current I2. Find the magnetic force exerted by wire 1 on the top wire of length b in the loop labeled, "Wire 2" in the figure.

2. Homework Equations

Biot-Savart Law

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm not sure where to begin. I've never worked with a problem like this before, only the basic problems.[/B]
 

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Remember dF = i dl x B ?
i = current
dl =differential length expressed as a vector.
For B try ampere's law. Forget Biot-Savart.
 
Okay, I tried this. Does it look right?
 

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mathguy831 said:
Okay, I tried this. Does it look right?
It's too late tonite for me to check it in detail but your approach is spot-on.
 

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