Derive Eq. 8.39. [Hint: Treat the lower loop as a magnetic dipole.]

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The equation 8.39 is derived asFmag=3π2μ0lalba2b2h(b2+h2)32 .

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Expression for the magnetic field of the loop:

Write the expression for the magnetic field of the loop.

B=μ0lb2b2(b2+h2)32z

Here,lalbare the carrying currents.

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Derive equation 8.39 as :3π2μ0IaIba2b2h(b2+h2)32dz=mag

Write the expression for the magnetic force experienced by the loop.

Fmag=μ(B)=μdBdB.............(1)

Here, μis the magnetic dipole moment of the loop, which is given as:

μ=laA=laπa2

Substitute the known values in equation (1).

Fmag=(laπa2)ddhμ0lb2b2(b2+h2)32=(laπa2)μ0lb2ddhb2(b2+h2)32

=μ0πα2lalb2-32(b2+h2)-52(2h)b2-0=μ0πα2lalb23hb2(b2+h2)52

The gravitational force acting on the loop isF=mag .

On further solving,

Fmag=μ0πa2lalb2(-3hb2(b2+h2)52)=3π2μ0lalba2b2h(b2+h2)52=mag

Therefore, equation 8.39 is derived as3π2μ0lalba2b2h(b2+h2)32dz=mag .

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