Question

Two long parallel wires separated by 4.0 mm each carry a current of 24 A. These two currents are in the same direction. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at a point that is between the two wires and 1.0 mm from one of the two wires

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Magnetic field at a a point R distance away

B = μ₀ / 4π X 2I / R where I is current

Magnetic field due to one current

= 10⁻⁷ x 2 x 24 / 1 x 10⁻³

48 x 10⁻⁴ T

Magnetic field due to other current

= 10⁻⁷ x 2 x 24 / 3x 10⁻³

16 x 10⁻⁴ T

Total magnetic field , as they act in opposite direction, is

= (48 - 16 ) x 10⁻⁴

32 x 10⁻⁴ T .