The figure shows an arrangement known as a Helmholtz coil. It consists of two circular coaxial coils, each of N= 247 turns and radius R= 20.9 cm, separated by a distances =R. The two coils carry equal currents i = 13.6 mA in the same direction. Find the magnitude of the net magnetic field at P, midway between the coils. R Number Units

The figure shows an arrangement known as a Helmholtz coil. It consists of two circular coaxial coils, each of N= 247 turns and radius R= 20.9 cm, separated by a distances =R. The two coils carry equal currents i = 13.6 mA in the same direction. Find the magnitude of the net magnetic field at P, midway between the coils. R Number Units

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Chapter12: Sources Of Magnetic Fields

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