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

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The discussion revolves around determining the magnetic force acting on a loop within a rigid contour system, specifically an isosceles triangle and a long line cable in a vacuum. The problem involves a current of 100 A and seeks to understand the magnetic interactions at play.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the relationship between the magnetic force and the current, questioning the validity of the force calculations and the role of the loop's current. There are discussions about the definitions of line and surface elements, as well as the implications of magnetic flux changes over time.

Discussion Status

Several participants are actively engaging with the problem, raising questions about the assumptions made regarding the current in the loop and the calculations of magnetic flux. Some guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of force relations, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach or solution.

Contextual Notes

There are indications of confusion regarding the application of formulas and the physical setup, particularly concerning the absence of current in the loop and the implications for the magnetic force. Participants are also addressing potential errors in their calculations and interpretations.

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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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