The figure below is a cross-sectional view of a coaxial cable. The center conductor is surrounded by a rubber layer, an outer conductor, and another rubber layer. In a particular application, the current in the inner conductor is I, = 1.06 A out of the page and the current in the outer conductor is I, = 2.96 A into the page. Assuming the distance d = 1.00 mm, answer the following. d (a) Determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at point a. 424 If you construct an imaginary circle of radius d passing through point a, how much current passes through this circle? µT magnitude direction upward

The figure below is a cross-sectional view of a coaxial cable. The center conductor is surrounded by a rubber layer, an outer conductor, and another rubber layer. In a particular application, the current in the inner conductor is I, = 1.06 A out of the page and the current in the outer conductor is I, = 2.96 A into the page. Assuming the distance d = 1.00 mm, answer the following. d (a) Determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at point a. 424 If you construct an imaginary circle of radius d passing through point a, how much current passes through this circle? µT magnitude direction upward

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter31: Gauss’s Law For Magnetism And Ampère’s Law

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