Answer to Question #342693 in Physics for Quinn

Question

A. An infinitely long wire carries a current of 3A determine the magnitude of the magnetic field 1.5 cm away.

B. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field 0.20 m away from a wire carrying a 5.00 A current? If the current has a vector direction out of the page (or screen), what is the direction of the magnetic field?

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Answer 1

A.

$$B=\frac{\mu_0I}{2\pi r}$$

$$B=\frac{4\pi*10^{-7}*3}{2\pi *0.015}=4*10^{-5}\:\rm T$$

B.

$$B=\frac{4\pi*10^{-7}*5}{2\pi *0.20}=5*10^{-6}\:\rm T$$

The direction of the magnetic field is perpendicular to the wire (counterclockwise).