In the figure, two long straight wires at separation d = 19.0 cm carry currents of i₁ = 2.47 mA and i2 = 7.00 i₁ out of the page. (a) At what coordinate on the x axis in centimeters is the net magnetic field due to the currents equal to zero? (b) If the two currents are doubled, is the zero-field point shifted toward wire 1, shifted toward wire 2, or unchanged? (a) Number i (b) Units ·d· O -X

In the figure, two long straight wires at separation d = 19.0 cm carry currents of i₁ = 2.47 mA and i2 = 7.00 i₁ out of the page. (a) At what coordinate on the x axis in centimeters is the net magnetic field due to the currents equal to zero? (b) If the two currents are doubled, is the zero-field point shifted toward wire 1, shifted toward wire 2, or unchanged? (a) Number i (b) Units ·d· O -X

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter22: Magnetic Forces And Magnetic Fields

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Problem 43P: In Figure P22.43, the current in the long, straight wire is I1 = 5.00 A and the wire lies in the...

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