Biot-Savart's law of magnetic field electromagnetic fields

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The discussion revolves around applying Biot-Savart's law to evaluate the magnetic field strength (H) at specific points due to a rectangular current-carrying loop positioned in the z=0 plane. The original poster seeks assistance particularly with the calculation at point d (0,0,2) and understanding the parameters involved in the equation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster has attempted to solve parts a, b, and c confidently but expresses difficulty with part d, specifically in determining the perpendicular distance (ρ) and the unit vector (aρ) for the magnetic field calculation. They request clarification on these parameters for future reference.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging with the problem, with some providing insights about the geometry of the loop and suggesting methods to find the necessary angles and components for the magnetic field calculation. However, there is no explicit consensus or resolution reached regarding the original poster's queries.

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There is mention of a visual aid (an image) that is not viewable, which may limit the clarity of the discussion. The original poster's description of the loop's path is provided in text form, indicating the complexity of the geometry involved.

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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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