Question: How do I account for the wire below the loop when finding net torque?

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To find the net torque on the square loop near the current-carrying wire, one must consider the magnetic field generated by the wire, which varies with distance. The magnetic field (B) produced by the wire is influenced by the current flowing through it and the distance from the wire to the loop. The torque on the loop can be calculated using the formula Torque = n*I*A*B*sin θ, where 'I' is the current in the loop and 'A' is the area of the loop. The angle θ is determined by the orientation of the magnetic field relative to the loop. Properly accounting for the wire's magnetic field is crucial for an accurate calculation of the net torque.
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Homework Statement


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A long, straight wire has a 11.1‐A current flowing in the positive x -direction, as shown in the figure. Close to the wire is a square loop of copper wire that carries a 1.65‐A current in the direction shown. The near side of the loop is d=50.7cm away from the wire. The length of each side of the square is a=1.31m .

Question: Find the net torque on the loop.


Homework Equations



Torque = n*I*A*B*sin θ

The Attempt at a Solution



n, which is the number of windings is 1.
A is the area that the loop encompasses.

However, since there is a wire below the loop with current running through it, how do I account for that in the values of I and B and θ?
 
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