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What is the Direction of the Magnetic Field in a Circular Wire?
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SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the direction of the magnetic field generated by a circular wire. Participants clarify that the magnetic field is not zero when a source is placed at the origin, as it produces a field perpendicular to the plane of the loop. The correct interpretation is that the magnetic field has a radial component, which contributes to the overall magnetic force. The conclusion emphasizes that while the field may be zero along the radius, it still exists and affects the force experienced by the wire.
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- Familiarity with circular wire configurations
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Physics students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of electromagnetism and magnetic field behavior in circular wire configurations.
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dacruick
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I'm not so sure what this question is even asking. If there is a magnetic field from a source at the origin, and you place a ring around it, wouldn't the overall magnetic force due to that source be 0?
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cupid.callin
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No it won't be
mag force will only be 0 when it is acting along radius.
It won't in the case i told you and neither if source is at origin!
in your case ... field perpendicular to the plane of loop will give 0 force but there still will be a field along radius!
Hey hang on ... it got it!
your question gave me the answer!
the field left along radius in your case will give force and that's the answer!
Thanks for the question !
mag force will only be 0 when it is acting along radius.
It won't in the case i told you and neither if source is at origin!
in your case ... field perpendicular to the plane of loop will give 0 force but there still will be a field along radius!
Hey hang on ... it got it!
your question gave me the answer!
the field left along radius in your case will give force and that's the answer!
Thanks for the question !
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