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1. An infinite straight wire on the z-axis carries current I2=3.6A in the +z direction, upward. A rectangular loop is placed in the xz plane with its nearest side parallel to the wire a distance d=0.9m away. The loop has height (z-length) h=1.5m, width (x-length) w=1m, and carries a current I1=1.2.
2. Equations
B = Iμ/2∏r
F = Il X B
F = I2(μI1/2∏d)
I tried using the equations, first by solving for B and plugging in μ, I1, and r=0.9
Then I used second equation and multipled I2 times that B, I got as an incorrect answer 9.6e-7
So I've drawn the diagram, but I'm missing where the height and length of the loop come into the equation, I'm certain they are part of the problem solving since I omitted them from my attempt.
I also know the perpendicular-to-wire sides of the square loop cancel out, so I need to focus on the parallel parts?...
FINAL EDIT:
Ah now I know, I needed to use this:
(I2h)(μ0I/2π(d)) - (I2h)(μ0I/2π(d+h))
My question now is why is the current of the infinite wire multiplied by the height of the square loop in this equation? Because the height is the length I assume? Just want to double check.
And also why is it necessary to subtract one F from the other?
2. Equations
B = Iμ/2∏r
F = Il X B
F = I2(μI1/2∏d)
The Attempt at a Solution
I tried using the equations, first by solving for B and plugging in μ, I1, and r=0.9
Then I used second equation and multipled I2 times that B, I got as an incorrect answer 9.6e-7
So I've drawn the diagram, but I'm missing where the height and length of the loop come into the equation, I'm certain they are part of the problem solving since I omitted them from my attempt.
I also know the perpendicular-to-wire sides of the square loop cancel out, so I need to focus on the parallel parts?...
FINAL EDIT:
Ah now I know, I needed to use this:
(I2h)(μ0I/2π(d)) - (I2h)(μ0I/2π(d+h))
My question now is why is the current of the infinite wire multiplied by the height of the square loop in this equation? Because the height is the length I assume? Just want to double check.
And also why is it necessary to subtract one F from the other?
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