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I1 a b P a I2 y x Two long, straight wires carry currents in the directions shown in the figure above. I1 = 2 A, I2 = 6 A, a = 8 cm, b = 3 cm. a) Find the magnetic field strength at point P. B = ( $\boxed{}$ i + $\boxed{}$ j) T b) What force would 1 m of a third wire, carry a 5-A current out of the page, experience if place at P? F = ( $\boxed{}$ i + $\boxed{}$ j) N

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Two long, straight wires carry currents in the directions shown in the figure above. I1 = 2 A, I2 = 6 A, a = 8 cm, b = 3 cm.
a) Find the magnetic field strength at point P.
B = ( $\boxed{}$ i + $\boxed{}$ j) T
b) What force would 1 m of a third wire, carry a 5-A current out of the page, experience if place at P?
F = ( $\boxed{}$ i + $\boxed{}$ j) N

i1 a b p a i2 y x two long straight wires carry currents in the directions shown in the figure above i1 2 a i2 6 a a 8 cm b 3 cm a find the magnetic field strength at point p b boxed i boxed 69413

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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05/11/2022

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The distance from $I_1$ to P is $r_1 = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} = \sqrt{8^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{73}$ cm = 0.0854 m. The magnetic field due to $I_1$ at P is given by the Biot-Savart law: $B_1 = \frac{\mu_0 I_1}{2\pi r_1} = \frac{4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 2}{2\pi \times 0.0854} Show more…

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I1 a b P a I2 y x Two long, straight wires carry currents in the directions shown in the figure above. I1 = 2 A, I2 = 6 A, a = 8 cm, b = 3 cm. a) Find the magnetic field strength at point P. B = ( $\boxed{}$ i + $\boxed{}$ j) T b) What force would 1 m of a third wire, carry a 5-A current out of the page, experience if place at P? F = ( $\boxed{}$ i + $\boxed{}$ j) N