Although the evidence is weak, there has been a concern in recent years over the possible health effects from the magnetic fields generated by electric transmission lines, A typical high voltage transmission line is 20 m above the ground and carries a 200 A current. Ignoring any shielding, calculate the magnetic field strength on the ground directly under such a transmission line? (hint: model the transmission line as an infinite wire)

Although the evidence is weak, there has been a concern in recent years over the possible health effects from the magnetic fields generated by electric transmission lines, A typical high voltage transmission line is 20 m above the ground and carries a 200 A current. Ignoring any shielding, calculate the magnetic field strength on the ground directly under such a transmission line? (hint: model the transmission line as an infinite wire)

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter24: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 102A

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