Mutual inductance between a very long, straight wire and a Semicircular loop

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The discussion revolves around the calculation of mutual inductance between a long straight wire and a semicircular loop, focusing on the magnetic field and magnetic flux involved in the setup.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the expression for magnetic flux and discuss the integration setup, questioning the use of polar coordinates and considering alternative methods such as vertical strips.

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Participants are actively engaging with each other's ideas, offering guidance on integration techniques and variable substitutions. There is a recognition of different approaches to the problem, with some participants suggesting ways to simplify the integral expressions.

Contextual Notes

There are discussions about the variable definitions and the appropriateness of different integration methods, as well as the need to clarify the relationship between different variables used in the integrals.

  • #31
peace said:
could I use x from the beginning?
You mean the x of post #9? Yes. Try it.
 
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  • #32
TSny said:
You mean the x of post #9? Yes. Try it.
OK. Thank you very much for your great help.
 
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You're welcome. Enjoy your studies.
 
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