What is the magnetic field at 5 cm far from a long straight conductor which carries 10 A current.?
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We know that the magnetic field B around a long straight conductor carrying a current I at a distance r from the conductor is given by Ampere's law, which states: B = μ0*I/(2*π*r) where: - B is the magnetic field - μ0 is the permeability of free Show more…
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