Biot-Savart's law of magnetic field electromagnetic fields

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The discussion focuses on applying Biot-Savart's law to evaluate the magnetic field H at specific points around a rectangular loop carrying a 10 A current. The equation used is H = I/(4πρ) * (cosθ2 - cosθ1) a∅, where ρ represents the perpendicular distance from the current-carrying wire to the point of interest. The user successfully solved for points a, b, and c but struggles with point d, seeking clarification on determining ρ and the unit vector aρ. The importance of understanding these parameters for future calculations is emphasized, as well as the need for visual aids to assist in solving the problem. The discussion highlights the complexity of applying the law in three-dimensional space.
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Biot-Savart's law of magnetic field " electromagnetic fields"

Homework Statement


A rectangular loop carrying 10 A of current is placed on z=0 plane as shown in figure . Evaluate H at a) (2,2,0)
b) (4,2,0)
c) (4,8,0)
d) (0,0,2)

Homework Equations



the used equation to answer the problem is
H= I/4∏ρ * (cosθ2-cosθ1) a∅
where ρ is the perpendicular distance between the line carrying current and the point which we need to evaluate H at
a∅=al X aρ
where aρ is a unit vector along the perpendicular line from the line current to the field point

The Attempt at a Solution


i already answered a,b,c and I'm sure about the answers
but the number d is kinda hard . i solved it with many ways but it seems that I'm misunderstanding something here so i hoped that some1 can help me and tell me
what's the ρ and aρ is this situation . i just need to know how to get ρ and aρ in the future so i hope whoever answers will concentrate on showing me how to get it . thanks for helping me

http://www.mediafire.com/?21cwcskwt3yect4
 
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Alhussein said:

Homework Statement


A rectangular loop carrying 10 A of current is placed on z=0 plane as shown in figure . Evaluate H at a) (2,2,0)
b) (4,2,0)
c) (4,8,0)
d) (0,0,2)

Homework Equations



the used equation to answer the problem is
H= I/4∏ρ * (cosθ2-cosθ1) a∅
where ρ is the perpendicular distance between the line carrying current and the point which we need to evaluate H at
a∅=al X aρ
where aρ is a unit vector along the perpendicular line from the line current to the field point

The Attempt at a Solution


i already answered a,b,c and I'm sure about the answers
but the number d is kinda hard . i solved it with many ways but it seems that I'm misunderstanding something here so i hoped that some1 can help me and tell me
what's the ρ and aρ is this situation . i just need to know how to get ρ and aρ in the future so i hope whoever answers will concentrate on showing me how to get it . thanks for helping me

http://www.mediafire.com/?21cwcskwt3yect4
Your image is NOT viewable. I don't see it !
 
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SammyS said:
Your image is NOT viewable. I don't see it !

sry here's the picture. it's kinda small idk why. anyway in words the current goes from origin to point (8,0) then from point (8,0) to (8,4) then from point (8,4) to (0,4) then it goes from point (0,4) back to origin
 

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Let the loop is ABCD
look at the above pic, By finding the angle of B and Bnet, you can find net mag field
 

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