Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 29 - Magnetic Fields Due to Currents - Problems - Page 857: 9b

Answer

$i=30$ $A$

Work Step by Step

Since the point is halfway between both wires, the magnetic field from one wire must equal the magnetic field from the other wire. Therefore, the magnetic field of one wire must be half of $300 \mu T$, or $150 \mu T$. Use the formula $$B=\frac{\mu_o i}{2\pi R}$$ Solving for $i$ yields $$i=\frac{2\pi B R}{\mu_o}$$ Substituting known values of $B=150 \times 10^{-6} T$, $R=4.0cm=0.040m$ (halfway between 0.0 cm and 8.0 cm), and $\mu_o=4\pi \times 10^{-7} H/m$ yields a current of $$i=\frac{2\pi (150\times 10^{-6}T)(0.040m)}{4\pi \times 10^{-7} H/m}=30 A$$
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