Magnetic field of circular loop

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The problem involves two small identical circular loops carrying equal currents, positioned with their geometrical axes perpendicular to each other. The objective is to determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at a point O, equidistant from their centers.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply the formula for the magnetic field of a circular loop and expresses uncertainty about the direction of the resultant magnetic field. Other participants question the accuracy of the original poster's equation and the vector addition of the fields.

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Participants are actively discussing the correctness of the original poster's approach, particularly regarding the equation used and the direction of the magnetic field. There is a recognition of potential typographical errors in the original statement, and some guidance has been offered regarding the vector nature of the fields involved.

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There is mention of a discrepancy between the original poster's findings and the solution provided in their textbook, specifically regarding the direction of the magnetic field.

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Homework Statement


Two small identical circular loops carrying equal currents are placed with the geometrical axis perpendicular to each other. Find the magnitude and direction at a point O at an equal distance x from their centers.

Homework Equations


Magnetic field of a current carrying circular loop at a distance x on it's axis : μIR2/2x3 when x>>>R

The Attempt at a Solution


Let μIR2/2x3 = B
Then magnitude should be (21/2)B(Fields perpendicular to each other)
Inclined at an angle 45° with the horizontal.

Are my directions right?
 

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Your equation for the magnetic field seems like it's missing a factor of 2 in the denominator. Also, check your vector addition when adding the magnitudes of the fields.
 
Directions look right, although, it's hard for the viewer to be certain of the direction of current flow.

B1/2 is not correct. That's the square root of B.
 
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Sorry about that. I meant, (21/2)B (I don't know how to make the squareroot symbol here) And yes, the equation was missing a 2. Typo again.
I don't have any problems with the magnitude. Just the direction. The solution in my book has a direction opposite to the one I got.
 

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