gure 1 shows an end view of two long parallel wires, perpendicular to the xy plane, each carrying a current I, but in opposite directions. (A) draw vectors to show the B field and the net B field at point P. (B) at what value of x is the magnitude of B a maximum? (C) what is the magnitude of B when x>>a?

gure 1 shows an end view of two long parallel wires, perpendicular to the xy plane, each carrying a current I, but in opposite directions. (A) draw vectors to show the B field and the net B field at point P. (B) at what value of x is the magnitude of B a maximum? (C) what is the magnitude of B when x>>a?

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter12: Sources Of Magnetic Fields

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