The magnetic field caused by the top wire at the point P, as shown below, is Bo, inwards. The current in the wire is I, the current direction in the wire runs to the right, and the wire is a distance d from the point. What is the total magnetic field at point P, adding in the magnetic field of the lower wire, also d from the point, with 21I running to the left? d • P d 21

The magnetic field caused by the top wire at the point P, as shown below, is Bo, inwards. The current in the wire is I, the current direction in the wire runs to the right, and the wire is a distance d from the point. What is the total magnetic field at point P, adding in the magnetic field of the lower wire, also d from the point, with 21I running to the left? d • P d 21

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Chapter11: Magnetic Forces And Fields

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Problem 109CP: A long-rigid wire lies along the x-axis and cairns a current of 2.5 A in the positive x-direction....

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