Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 32 - The Magnetic Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 957: 22

Answer

${\bf 23.0}\;\rm A\tag{Into the page}$

Work Step by Step

According to Ampere's law, the line integral of the magnetic field around a closed path is given by $$\oint \vec B\cdot d\vec s=\mu_0I_{through}$$ where $ I_{through}=I_1+I_3-I_2$ is the current through the area bounded by the integration path. $$\oint \vec B\cdot d\vec s=\mu_0( I_3-I_2)$$ We can see, from the given graph, and from the right-hand rule, that the magnetic field of $I_2$ opposes the path direction inside the closed path. We don't know the direction of the current $I_3$, but if the final result was positive, then it must be into the page, and vice versa. Solving for $I_3$; $$I_3=\dfrac{\oint \vec B\cdot d\vec s}{\mu_0} +I_2$$ Plug the known; $$I_3=\dfrac{(1.38\times 10^{-5})}{(4\pi \times 10^{-7})} +12$$ $$I_3=\color{red}{\bf 23.0}\;\rm A\tag{Into the page}$$
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