The magnetic field at centre, P will be [figure]
- 04
- 0
- 02
- 4 0
Answer
(3) 02
Solution
P is midway between the wires, so its distance from each wire is r = 2.5 m.
Field due to a long straight wire: B = 0 I2 r
Due to the 5.0 A wire: B1 = 0 52 2.5 = 0 (into the page at P)
Due to the 2.5 A wire: B2 = 0 2.52 2.5 = 02 (out of the page at P)
The currents are in the same direction, so the fields at P are opposite:
B = B1 - B2 = 0 - 02 = 02 (in SI units)
Answer: (3)