A steady current I2 flows around a loop C2 of a perfectly conducting narrow wire. Assuming that the gauge condition ∇⋅A=0 holds, the vector potential at points away from the loop may be taken to be
A(r)=4πμ0I2∮C2∣r−r2∣dr2
First verify that the gauge condition is satisfied here. Then obtain the Biot-Savart formula for the magnetic field
B(r)=4πμ0I2∮C2∣r−r2∣3dr2×(r−r2)
Next suppose there is a similar but separate loop C1 with current I1. Show that the magnetic force exerted on loop C1 by loop C2 is
F12=4πμ0I1I2∮C1∮C2dr1×(dr2×∣r1−r2∣3r1−r2)
Is this consistent with Newton's third law? Justify your answer.