Magnetic Field at the center of a sphere magnet

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic field at the center of a uniformly magnetized sphere with radius 'a' along the z-axis. The Biot-Savart law is applied, specifically questioning the use of R^3=(a^2+z^2) instead of R^3=(r_{loop}^2+z^2) in the denominator. The participants clarify that the effective current due to magnetization is zero everywhere except at the sphere's surface, emphasizing the importance of understanding the geometry of the problem in magnetic field calculations.

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Homework Statement


A sphere magnet of radius a has permanent uniform magnetization, z-axis. So we were trying to find the magnetic field at the center of the magnet in class.

Homework Equations


j_M(θ)=Msin(θ)

dI=j_M(θ)adθ

circular loop

r_{loop}=asin(θ)

The Attempt at a Solution



When using Biot-Savart equation for magnetic field of a ring why do you use*
R^3=(a^2+z^2)

instead of

R^3=(r_{loop}^2+z^2)

for the denominator?
 
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hansbahia said:
When using Biot-Savart equation for magnetic field of a ring why do you use*
R^3=(a^2+z^2)

instead of

R^3=(r_{loop}^2+z^2)

for the denominator?

Did you mean to write R2 instead of R3?

Can you show that the effective current due to the magnetization is zero everywhere except at the surface of the sphere?
 

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