Magnetic Field and direct integration

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The discussion centers on the application of direct integration to analyze the force on an arbitrary current loop in a magnetic field. The key equation presented is the force on a closed loop, expressed as \(\vec{F} = I \oint d\vec{\ell} \times \vec{B}\), which simplifies to \(\vec{F} = \left( I \oint d\vec{\ell} \right) \times \vec{B}\) under the assumption of a constant magnetic field. The participants explore the implications of Green's Theorem, noting that \(\oint d\vec{\ell} = 0\) for closed curves, leading to the conclusion that the net force on the loop is zero.

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  • Understanding of vector calculus, specifically line integrals.
  • Familiarity with magnetic fields and the Lorentz force law.
  • Knowledge of Green's Theorem and its applications in physics.
  • Basic principles of electromagnetism, particularly current loops.
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By direct integration show that for any arbitrary loop carry a current i
[tex]F = \oint idL \cross B = 0[/tex]
Note that an arbitrary current loop doesn ot need to lie in a plane
WEll since that is true then both dL and d(theta) are integration varaibles here
should something like this be formed?
[tex]B \int_{0}^{L} \int_{\theta_{1}}^{\theta_{2}} \sin(\theta)dL + L \cos(\theta) d\theta[/tex]
am i right? I m not sure about the limits of integration tho...

please advise

thank you
 
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Is the magnetic field constant? If so, doesn't the force on a closed loop equal
[tex] \vec{F} = I \oint d\vec{\ell} \times \vec{B},[/tex]
which reduces to
[tex] \vec{F} =\left( I \oint d\vec{\ell} \right) \times \vec{B},[/tex]
since the magnetic field is constant. What is
[tex] \oint d\vec{\ell} \,\,?[/tex]
 
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[tex]\oint dL = 0[/tex] because of Green's Theorem??

In my calc textbook it says that [tex]\int_{C} \nabla f = o[/tex] for any piecewise differentiable curve?
 
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