Two long, straight wires carry equal currents in opposite directions as shown in figure. The separation between the wires is 5.0 cm. The magnitude of the magnetic field at a point P midway between the wires is (Given : 0 = 4 10-7 T m A-1) [figure]
Answer
160
Solution
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Opposite currents ⇒ both fields at P are into the page ( ) ⇒ they add
B = 2 0 I2 d, d = 2.5 cm
= 4 10-7 10 2.5 10-2
= 1.6 10-4 T = 160
Answer: 160