Where Is the Mistake in My Magnetic Field Logic?

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The discussion centers on the misunderstanding of the magnetic moment and its direction in relation to the magnetic field. It is clarified that the magnetic moment is not a scalar but a vector quantity, which does indeed have a direction. The participants emphasize using the right-hand rule to determine the direction of the magnetic moment based on current flow. The initial assertion that the magnetic field is parallel to the plane leading to a zero cross product is identified as a mistake. Understanding the vector nature of the magnetic moment is crucial for accurate analysis.
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they say that the magnetic field is paralel
to the plane
so cross product is 0 (sin 0 =0)

where is the mistake in my logic
 
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krot said:
they say that the magnetic field is paralel
to the plane
Right.
so cross product is 0 (sin 0 =0)
What's the direction of the magnetic moment?
 
from the solution i see that the magnetic moment is a scalar
it doesn't have a direction

i know it should have a direction

where is my mistake
?
 
krot said:
from the solution i see that the magnetic moment is a scalar
it doesn't have a direction
This is incorrect. See: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/magnetic/magmom.html"
 
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ok so i go by the right hand rule as the current flows
to determine the direction of moment dipole
 
krot said:
ok so i go by the right hand rule as the current flows
to determine the direction of moment dipole
Yes.
 
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