Obtain an expression for the mutual inductance between a long straight wire and a square loop of side a as shown in Fig. 6.21.

Let a small element dy in the loop at a distance of y as shown in the given figure:

Magnetic field associated with the the element taken i.e. dy can be calculated as follows:
dФ = BdA ………………..(i)
where dA is the area of the element dy i.e. ady
B is the magnetic field intensity of the element dy at a distance of y and can be written as:
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Putting in the equation (i)
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Putting limits of y from x to a + x
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Mutual conductance is given by the relation:
Ф = MI
Where MI = ![]()
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