A compass at a certain point in the magnetic field of Earth where B = 2.55E-05 T is originally pointing North. The compass face is placed parallel to and 2.1 cm below a straight wire aligned along a north-south line. The compass needle is deflected 39.7° towards the East. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field, in units of Teslas, due to the current-carrying wire? Add your answer

A compass at a certain point in the magnetic field of Earth where B = 2.55E-05 T is originally pointing North. The compass face is placed parallel to and 2.1 cm below a straight wire aligned along a north-south line. The compass needle is deflected 39.7° towards the East. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field, in units of Teslas, due to the current-carrying wire? Add your answer

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter12: Sources Of Magnetic Fields

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Problem 25P: A long, straight, horizontal wire carries a left-to-right current of 20 A. If the wire is placed in...

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