What is the magnetic field due to a straight wire at a distance of 0.5 m carryin

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the magnetic field due to a straight wire at a distance of 0.5 m carrying a current of 10 A?
  1. 0.4 μT
  2. 0.2 μT
  3. 0.1 μT
  4. 0.8 μT

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the magnetic field due to a straight wire at a distance of 0.5 m carrying a current of 10 A?
  • Step 1: Identify the formula for the magnetic field (B) around a straight wire: B = μ₀I/(2πr).
  • Step 2: Note the values you need to substitute into the formula: μ₀ = 4π × 10⁻⁷ Tm/A, I = 10 A, and r = 0.5 m.
  • Step 3: Substitute the values into the formula: B = (4π × 10⁻⁷ Tm/A * 10 A) / (2π * 0.5 m).
  • Step 4: Simplify the equation: B = (4 × 10⁻⁷ * 10) / (2 * 0.5).
  • Step 5: Calculate the numerator: 4 × 10⁻⁷ * 10 = 4 × 10⁻⁶.
  • Step 6: Calculate the denominator: 2 * 0.5 = 1.
  • Step 7: Divide the numerator by the denominator: B = 4 × 10⁻⁶ / 1 = 4 × 10⁻⁶ T.
  • Step 8: Convert the result to microteslas (μT): 4 × 10⁻⁶ T = 0.4 μT.
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