Magnetic field inside square conductor

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The discussion centers on calculating the magnetic field B inside a square conductor with side length m. The user, Endurance, derives the magnetic field at the center using the formula B=(4*u_0*I)/(4pi*a)*(cos(pi/4)-cos(3pi/4)), where a=m/2 and u_0 represents the permeability of free space. The primary challenge is extending this calculation to determine the magnetic field at any arbitrary point (x,y) within the square conductor. The conversation suggests that this topic may require a more advanced understanding of physics, potentially involving calculus.

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Hello everybody,

I got a small question and was wondering if somebody could help me with that.

Problem:

I have a square conductor with side length m. I am now trying to figure out what the magnetic field B is at any point inside that square.

Here is what I've come up with so far and I think I am pretty close:

The magnetic field at the center is B=(4*u_0*I)/4pi*a)*(cos(pi/4)-cos(3pi/4))

where a=m/2 and u_0= the permeability of free space

But how could I change this now to give me the B field for any point x,y inside that loop?

Thanks,
Endurance
 
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Is this too advanced for this section? Do I maybe have to post this in the Physics with calculus section?
 

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