Understanding Ampere's Law: Clarifying the Role of External Currents

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Ampere's Law states that the line integral of a magnetic field around a closed path equals the current enclosed by that path. Currents outside the loop do contribute to the overall magnetic field but do not affect the magnetic field calculated specifically by Ampere's Law. The law focuses solely on the current that passes through the enclosed area, distinguishing it from the total magnetic field. This distinction also helps clarify concepts related to Gauss's Law. Understanding this separation enhances comprehension of both laws in electromagnetism.
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I can't seem to understand why a current outside of a loop doesn't contribute in Ampere's Law? Any clarification would be appreciated.
 
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In integral form Ampere's law says that the line integral of a magnetic field of a closed path is equal to the current that passes through that enclosed path.

When we solve for a magnetic field we are solving for a magnetic field that is made up of only the enclosed current.

So if there is a current somewhere outside of the enclosed path it will contribute to the total magnetic field, however that is different than the magnetic field that is created solely from an enclosed current which is the magnetic field of ampere's law.
 
Ohh that just clarified things for Gauss's Law too! Thank you!
 

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