Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 30 - Induction and Inductance - Problems - Page 900: 71a

Answer

$u_B = 1.0~J/m^3$

Work Step by Step

We can write an expression for the magnetic field due to a current in a straight wire: $B = \frac{\mu_0~i}{2\pi~r}$ We can find the energy density of the magnetic field: $u_B = \frac{B^2}{2~\mu_0}$ $u_B = \frac{\mu_0^2~i^2}{8~\pi^2~r^2~\mu_0}$ $u_B = \frac{\mu_0~i^2}{8~\pi^2~r^2}$ $u_B = \frac{(4\pi\times 10^{-7}~H/m)~(10~A)^2}{(8~\pi^2)~(0.00125~m)^2}$ $u_B = 1.0~J/m^3$
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