Biot-Savart Law: Find formula for B at general pt (x, y, z)

[plexus0208]

Homework Statement

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Can anyone help me start this problem, or clarify what is being asked? I have no idea where to begin.

 

[Andrew Mason]

Homework Statement

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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Can anyone help me start this problem, or clarify what is being asked? I have no idea where to begin.

The first part is simply asking you to evaluate B in terms of x,y,z. This involves expressing $\hat{k} \times \vec r$ and r in terms of x, y and z.

In the second part the key is to determine when $\hat{k} \times \hat r$ will be maximum (cross product of the unit vectors in the k direction and the r direction).

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[kerimek]

The Biot-Savart Law is a fundamental equation in electromagnetism that describes the magnetic field generated by a current-carrying wire. It states that the magnetic field at a point (x, y, z) is proportional to the current, the length of the wire, and the sine of the angle between the wire and the line connecting the point to the wire. The formula is given by:

B = (μ0I/4π) ∫ (dl x r)/r^3

Where μ0 is the permeability of free space, I is the current, dl is a small element of the wire, r is the distance between the element and the point, and the integral is taken over the entire length of the wire.

To solve for B at a general point (x, y, z), you will need to evaluate this integral for the specific geometry of your problem. This could involve breaking the wire into smaller segments, finding the angle between each segment and the point, and summing the contributions from each segment. Alternatively, if the wire is a straight line, you can use the formula:

B = (μ0I/4π) (dl x r)/r^3

Where dl is the length of the wire and r is the distance between the wire and the point.

I recommend checking your textbook or notes for specific examples of how to apply the Biot-Savart Law to different geometries. It may also be helpful to draw a diagram of your problem to visualize the geometry and better understand how to set up the integral.

I hope this helps get you started on solving this problem. Good luck!