COLL PHYSICS UPDATE V2&S/WRKBK&MOD MST/
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Chapter 24, Problem 12P
The small currents in axons corresponding to nerve impulses produce measurable magnetic fields. A typical axon carries a peak current of 0.040 μA. What is the strength of the field at a distance of 1.0 mm?
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