Verification of my solution to a problem of Magnetism

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The equation for the magnetic force, expressed as ##\vec{dF} = I \vec{dI} \vec{B}##, lacks clarity regarding the interpretation of the product ##\vec{dI} \vec{B}## and whether it represents a vector product. The equation for tension, ##dT = I \vec{B} \; \vec{dl}##, similarly fails to specify the type of vector product involved, and ##dT## is incorrectly presented as a scalar. There is a suggestion that the tension in segment ##dl## is equated to the magnetic force, which requires further validation. A free body diagram for segment ##dl## is recommended to clarify these relationships. Overall, the equations need refinement for proper interpretation in the context of magnetism.
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Your equation for ##\vec{dF} = I \vec{dI} \vec{B}## doesn't make sense as written. How do you interpret ##\vec{dI} \vec{B}##? Is this a product of two vectors? If so, what type of product?

Later you write ##dT = I \vec{B} \; \vec{dl}##. Again the right hand side doesn't indicate the type of product of the two vectors. Also, the left hand side ##dT## is written as a scalar rather than a vector. It appears that you are assuming that the tension in a segment ##dl## is equal to the magnetic force on the segment. Is that correct? You need to draw a free body diagram for the segment ##dl##.
 
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TSny said:
Your equation for ##\vec{dF} = I \vec{dI} \vec{B}## doesn't make sense as written. How do you interpret ##\vec{dI} \vec{B}##? Is this a product of two vectors? If so, what type of product?

Later you write ##dT = I \vec{B} \; \vec{dl}##. Again the right hand side doesn't indicate the type of product of the two vectors. Also, the left hand side ##dT## is written as a scalar rather than a vector. It appears that you are assuming that the tension in a segment ##dl## is equal to the magnetic force on the segment. Is that correct? You need to draw a free body diagram for the segment ##dl##.
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