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Compute the magnitude of the magnetic field in air at a point 6.0 cm from a long straight wire carrying a current of 9.0 A.
The magnitude of the magnetic field due to a long straight wire carrying a current of
Answer to Problem 11SP
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The distance from the current carrying wire is
The current through the wire is
Formula used:
Write the expression for magnetic field due to a long straight current-carrying wire:
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the expression for magnetic due to long straight current-carrying wire:
Substitute
Conclusion:
The magnitude of the magnetic field at a point 6.0 cmfrom the wireis
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