Magnetic field affecting a circular loop

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on the interaction between a magnetic field and a circular loop of current. It establishes that a constant magnetic field does not induce electromotive force (emf) or current due to the absence of flux change. The conversation highlights the complexity of calculating the force exerted on a current-carrying loop in a magnetic field, contrasting it with the simpler case of a straight wire. Key resources provided include a physics course on magnetic force and a Wikipedia article on Lorentz forces.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electromagnetic induction principles
  • Familiarity with Lorentz force law
  • Knowledge of current-carrying conductors
  • Basic concepts of magnetic fields and flux
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the calculation of force on a straight current-carrying wire in a magnetic field
  • Explore the principles of electromagnetic induction in detail
  • Learn about the applications of Lorentz forces in electromagnetism
  • Investigate the behavior of charged particles in magnetic fields
USEFUL FOR

Students of physics, electrical engineers, and anyone interested in the principles of electromagnetism and the behavior of current-carrying loops in magnetic fields.

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Homework Statement
Given a circular loop with current flowing placed in an external magnetic field. How to account for the magnetic force the field is going to exert on the loop and in what ways it will affect it? Will it will produce any motion if the magnetic field is constant and no change in flux?
Relevant Equations
Magnetic field due to circular loop
If the magnetic field is constant then no change in flux will bring no induced emf nor any induced current.
With the loop is in rest position the external magnetic field will exert a force but to calculate that force with the help of magnetic field isn't obvious.
If this were a charged loop, the force would've been calculated by multiplying the total charge with the external field but this doesn't seems to happen in case of current carriers(multiplying "i" with magnetic field ). So how to get it?
And if it exerts force whether it won't accelerate causing it to move or if it is the current or the moving electrons which are experiencing the force.
 
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