What is the Direction of the Net Force in this Loop?

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The discussion focuses on determining the direction of the net force in a current-carrying loop. Participants analyze the forces acting on different segments of the loop, noting that forces on the left and right sides cancel, while those on the top and bottom segments oppose each other. The right-hand rule is suggested as a method to ascertain the direction of the net force. A participant seeks confirmation on whether their drawn direction of the net force is correct and inquires about the equation for the force between two current-carrying wires. The conversation emphasizes understanding both the magnitude and direction of forces in electromagnetic contexts.
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The forces on the left and right sides cancel. The forces on the top and bottom segments of the loop are in opposite directions, so the magnitudes subtract. So i have found magnitude of the net force, but how about direction?
 
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Use the right-hand rule.
 
ideasrule said:
Use the right-hand rule.
is the net force this direction?
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any idea?
 
What is the equation for the force between two current carrying wires?
 
i have found magnitude of direction of net force , is the direction of the net force which i draw red correct ?
 

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