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Constant Magnetic Field, Magnetics

Problem 3.269

A small current-carrying loop is located at a distance \(r\) from a long straight conductor with current \(I\). The magnetic moment of the loop is equal to \(\mathbf{p}_ {m}\). Find the magnitude and direction of the force vector applied to the loop if the vector \(\mathbf{p}_ {m}\) (a) is parallel to the straight conductor; (b) is oriented along the radius vector \(\mathbf{r}\) (c) coincides in direction with the magnetic field produced by the current \(I\) at the point where the loop is located.

Reveal Answer
3.269. (a) \(F=0\) (b) \(F=\left(\mu_{0} / 4 \pi\right) 2 I p_{m} / r^{2}, \quad \mathbf{F} \uparrow \mathbf{B}\) (c) \(F=\) \(=\left(\mu_{0} / 4 \pi\right) 2 \hat{I} p_{m} / r^{2}, \mathbf{F}+\mathbf{r}\)