μοι The strength of the magnetic field B at a distance from a straight conductor carrying a current I is given by the expression B = 2πr where μo is the permeability of free space with the value 4 × 10-7 NA-². Two long straight wires are lined up parallel to one another at a separation of 0.15 m. Currents of 4 A and 2 A flow through the wires, both in the same direction. Calculate the absolute value of the magnetic field strength due to the two wires at a point P on the mid-plane between them. Give your answer in micro Tesla (µT, 10-6).

μοι The strength of the magnetic field B at a distance from a straight conductor carrying a current I is given by the expression B = 2πr where μo is the permeability of free space with the value 4 × 10-7 NA-². Two long straight wires are lined up parallel to one another at a separation of 0.15 m. Currents of 4 A and 2 A flow through the wires, both in the same direction. Calculate the absolute value of the magnetic field strength due to the two wires at a point P on the mid-plane between them. Give your answer in micro Tesla (µT, 10-6).

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Chapter19: Magnetism

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7CQ: Figure CQ19.7 shows a coaxial cable carrying current I in its inner conductor and a return current...

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