What is the Magnetic Force on the Loop in this Rigid Contour System?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the magnetic force on a loop formed by an isosceles triangle and a long line cable in a vacuum, with a given current of 100 A. The correct magnetic force is stated as 386 mN, while one participant claims to have calculated it as 2 mN. There are concerns about the application of force equations, particularly regarding the relationship between Newtons and magnetic units, and the confusion over whether the wire loop carries current. The calculations involve integrating magnetic flux density and clarifying the definitions of line and surface elements. The thread highlights the need for careful handling of integrals and understanding the conditions under which magnetic forces act.
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Homework Statement



Rigid contour of an isosceles triangle and a long line cable lie in a plane and are located in vacuum . Determine the intensity of the magnetic force F acting on the loop. Current I = 100 A.
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Correct answer:
F = 386 mN.
I am getting 2 mN.
Notice that I found dS by splitting while triangle in two triangles.

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How is the derivative in the last line not zero?
Does the magnetic flux through the loop change with time?

In the problem description, the wire loop is not carrying a current.
ds is a line element and dS is a surface element... not always clear which you intend.
ie. The area element between x and x+dx, inside the triangle, is dS=2y(x)dx : y=(x-a)/2
So dS=(x-a)dx ... that what you mean?
Then: ##\vec B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi x}\hat k## and ##d\Phi = \vec B\cdot d\vec S##
... means the flux density $$\Phi = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi}\int_a^{2a}\frac{x-a}{x}\text{d}x$$ ... which is where you ended up.

What about ##\vec F= I\oint (d\vec s\times \vec B)## ?
 
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You mean something like this , still I don't understand how there can be force on the loop if there is no current I flowing through loop.
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By the way I think I messed something up because a didn't cancle out in F.Guess because I didnt do the loop integral the right way
 
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Please guys help me I am trying to figure out the whole day how my solution is incorrect, in the solution there is mi zero * I^2 / (2*pi) [1/2 - ln2] and I am having 1 - ln2 in the brackers , where did he get that one half from.
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