What is the magnetic field strength at a distance 'r' from a long straight condu

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the magnetic field strength at a distance 'r' from a long straight conductor carrying current 'I'? (2020)
  1. μ₀I/2πr
  2. μ₀I/4πr
  3. 2μ₀I/πr
  4. μ₀I/πr

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the magnetic field strength at a distance 'r' from a long straight conductor carrying current 'I'? (2020)
  • Step 1: Understand that we are looking for the magnetic field strength (B) created by a long straight wire carrying an electric current (I).
  • Step 2: Identify the distance from the wire where we want to measure the magnetic field strength, which is represented by 'r'.
  • Step 3: Recall the formula for calculating the magnetic field strength around a long straight conductor: B = μ₀I / (2πr).
  • Step 4: Recognize that μ₀ is a constant called the permeability of free space, which has a value of approximately 4π x 10^-7 T·m/A.
  • Step 5: Substitute the values of I (the current in amperes) and r (the distance in meters) into the formula to calculate B.
  • Step 6: Perform the calculation to find the magnetic field strength (B) at the specified distance 'r'.
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