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A current in the long, straight wire, which lies in the plane of rectangular loop, that also carries a current, as shown in the figure.
Find the magnitude of the net force exerted on the loop by the magnetic field created by the long wire. Answer in units of N.
Answer: Net Force = N
Explanation: Force and Magnetic field are related through the following formula:
F = I.L.B.sinθ
Magnetic field (B) in a straight long wire is given by
in which
is permeability of free space and is T.m/A
I is current in the wire;
r is distance to the wire;
Examining the square loop and using the right hand rule, the top, which we will name it F₂, and the bottom, named F₄, have angle θ = 0, giving sin(0) = 0 and therefore, F₁ = F₃ = 0.
So, for the net force, the relevant forces will be on the sides parallel to the wire.
For the other forces, angle is 90°, sin(90°) = 1, then:
F = I.L.B
Replacing magnetic field:
F =
Note: The side closest to the wire is F₁, while the farthest is F₃.
Note2: As the constant unit is in meters, distance and length of side of the square loop are also in meters.
Calculating forces:
F₁ =
F₁ = N
Current in F₃ is flowing thoruhg the negative side of the referential, so:
F₃ =
F₃ = N
<u>Net</u> <u>force</u> is total force:
The total force acting on the square loop is N.