Question about Biot-Savart Law (B-field)

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The discussion revolves around applying the Biot-Savart Law to calculate the magnetic field (B-field) generated by a current-carrying infinite straight wire. Participants clarify the limits of integration, which should extend from -∞ to ∞, and address the relationship between variables such as dx, r, and θ. There is a debate on whether using the Biot-Savart Law is necessary, as Ampere's Law could suffice for this scenario. Additionally, the conversation touches on deriving the magnetic field expression and linking electromotive force (e.m.f.) with changing magnetic flux due to a moving conductor. The need for clear integration steps and understanding of the variables involved is emphasized throughout the discussion.
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Homework Statement


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I=10A,L=0.5m,a=0.3m,x=0.2m

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by the Biot-Savart Law
ds cross r=-dxcosθ k(direction k)
dB= μI/4π∫-dxcosθ/r^2
B=μI/4π∫-dxcosθ/r^2 (from ?? to ??) in magnitude
question:
1) what is ?? to ??
2)how dx and r respect to dθ?


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Look up the magnetic field from a current carrying infinitely long straight wire, an application of the BS law.
 
BvU said:
Look up the magnetic field from a current carrying infinitely long straight wire, an application of the BS law.
where is the start and end point of integration? 0 to inf?
then change cosθ and r respect to x? also the direction B-field is -k?
 
Are you aware of what you are doing ? What BS entails ? You write dx for an integration in the y direction, you write dB and on the next line B for the same expression on the right. You want to use the Biot Savart Law, which is fine, but somehat over the top: Ampere is already fine here!
where is the start and end point of integration? 0 to inf?
No, ##-\infty## to ##\infty##: everywhere where there is a contribution to the B field.
 
BvU said:
Are you aware of what you are doing ? What BS entails ? You write dx for an integration in the y direction, you write dB and on the next line B for the same expression on the right. You want to use the Biot Savart Law, which is fine, but somehat over the top: Ampere is already fine here!
No, ##-\infty## to ##\infty##: everywhere where there is a contribution to the B field.
OK thx
 
Any idea what ##\theta ## is ?
 
BvU said:
Any idea what ##\theta ## is ?
Yes after check with my lecture notes and
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for Magnetic Field for an Infinite Long, Straight Conductor
 
Don't see no ##\theta## :smile:

Can you derive ##B={\mu_0I\over 2\pi a}## from BS :rolleyes: ?

But I spy an ##a## and that's not the ##a## in 'your' problem statement :nb) !
 
BvU said:
Don't see no ##\theta## :smile:

Can you derive ##B={\mu_0I\over 2\pi a}## from BS :rolleyes: ?

But I spy an ##a## and that's not the ##a## in 'your' problem statement :nb) !
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θ1=-π/2,θ2=π/2,If the conductor is an infinitely long, straight wire
hence
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i think a is r when i used in this question
 
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can i ask you another question?
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using faraday law and lens law
e.m.f=-Nd(flux)/dt
=-200A(dB/dt)
=-200(aL)(dB/dt) how i link dB/dt with velocity dv/dt=5ms^-1?
 
  • #11
kenok1216 said:
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θ1=-π/2,θ2=π/2,If the conductor is an infinitely long, straight wire
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i think a is r when i used in this question
Reassuring you found it; especially the transition from ##dx## (your ##dy##) to ##d\theta## isn't all that trivial.
The end result is Ampere's law for the straight long wire: ##B \, 2\pi a = \mu_0 I##.
Good.

And yes, ##a=r##.
 
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kenok1216 said:
can i ask you another question?
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using faraday law and lens law
e.m.f=-Nd(flux)/dt
=-200A(dB/dt)
=-200(aL)(dB/dt) how i link dB/dt with velocity dv/dt=5ms^-1?
You use the result of part i.
And Flux is not ##AB## but ##\int \vec B(r)\cdot d\vec A\ \ ## !
 
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BvU said:
You use the result of part i.
And Flux is not ##AB## but ##\int \vec B(r)\cdot d\vec A\ \ ## !
i feel confuse that what is the changing time in this question, since v=5ms^-1 with constant velocity,the question just asking the e.m.f at x=0.2m,but at the beginning of the figure ,it alreay in x=0.2m, so how can i cal?
 
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kenok1216 said:
i feel confuse that what is the changing time in this question, since v=5ms^-1 with constant velocity,the question just asking the e.m.f at x=0.2m,but at the beginning of the figure ,it alreay in x=0.2m, so how can i cal?
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  • #15
Do the integral for the flux. Should give you something that depends on x: ##\Phi(x)## . Then ##{d\over dt} \Phi = {d\over dx} \Phi \ {dx\over dt} = \Phi' v, \ \ ## to be evaluated at x = 0.2
 
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BvU said:
Do the integral for the flux. Should give you something that depends on x: ##\Phi(x)## . Then ##{d\over dt} \Phi = {d\over dx} \Phi \ {dx\over dt} = \Phi' v, \ \ ## to be evaluated at x = 0.2
do you mean dr/dt in this case? since B=μI/2πr (dB/dr)(dr/dt)=(dr/dt)(-μI/2πr^2)=5(-μI/2π(0.2)^2) for x=0.2m
 
  • #17
No. For the flux, r is just an integration variable. ##v## is ##{dx\over dt} = 5 ## m/s.
 
  • #18
BvU said:
No. For the flux, r is just an integration variable. ##v## is ##{dx\over dt} = 5 ## m/s.
i know the concept but i do not know how to solve
e.m.f=-Nd/dx(∫B dA) (5) then how can i solve it?
 
  • #19
Try to work out ##\int B \, dA ##

Note: e.m.f=-Nd/dt (∫B dA)
 
  • #20
BvU said:
Try to work out ##\int B \, dA ##
B=
BvU said:
Try to work out ##\int B \, dA ##

Note: e.m.f=-Nd/dt (∫B dA)
∫B dA=∫μI/2πr^2 dA <----how A line with r dA=2πrdr?
 
  • #21
kenok1216 said:
B=

∫B dA=∫μI/2πr^2 dA <----how A line with r dA=2πrdr?
can you show me some step? i have no idea now...
 
  • #22
A is the area of the loop over which you want to integrate ##\ \ \vec B \cdot \ d\vec A\ \ ## (because B is not the same everywhere on A).
Where do you see a ##\ \ r\, dA## ? and where do you see a ##\ \ 2\pi r \, dr## ?
 
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