In a lightning bolt, a large amount of charge flows during a time of 1.7 x 103 s. Assume that the bolt can be treated as a long, straight line of current. At a perpendicular distance of 30 m from the bolt, a magnetic field of 8.8 x 10-5 T is measured. How much charge has flowed during the lightning bolt? Ignore the earth's magnetic field. C

In a lightning bolt, a large amount of charge flows during a time of 1.7 x 103 s. Assume that the bolt can be treated as a long, straight line of current. At a perpendicular distance of 30 m from the bolt, a magnetic field of 8.8 x 10-5 T is measured. How much charge has flowed during the lightning bolt? Ignore the earth's magnetic field. C

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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