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Two long, parallel wires are separated by 3.0 m. Each wire has a 31-A current, but...

Two long, parallel wires are separated by 3.0 m. Each wire has a 31-A current, but the currents are in opposite directions.

A) Determine the magnitude of the net magnetic field midway between the wires.

B) Determine the magnitude of the net magnetic field at a point 1.5 m to the side of one wire and 4.5 m from the other wire. The point is in the same plane as the wires.

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This problem can be solved by using the formula for direction and magnitude of magnetic field produced by a long wire carrying a current I. For part A, the magnitude of net magnetic field turns out to be 8.27 X 10^(-6) Tesla and for part B, the magnitude of the net magnetic field turns out to be 2.753 X 10^(-6) Tesla. Detailed solution given below. Ask me if you have any doubts. Feedback will be helpful.


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