Magnetic Field at Points A, B & C in Figure

In summary, the magnitude of the magnetic field at point a is 0 T, the direction is to the right. The magnitude of the magnetic field at point b is 2*10^-6 T, with the direction to the left. Finally, the magnitude of the magnetic field at point c is 1*10^-6 T, with the direction upwards.
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a. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at point a in the figure?

b. What is the direction of the magnetic field at point a in the figure?

c. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at point b in the figure?

d. What is the direction of the magnetic field at point b in the figure?

e. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at point c in the figure?

c. What is the direction of the magnetic field at point c in the figure?


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Attempted solution

a. for magnetic field B at point a,

magnetic field, B=U*I/[2*pie*r], where U=4*pie*10^-7, r is the radius, I=current

so, magnetic field at point a is; B= [(4*3.14*10^-7)*10]/[(2*3.14*0)]
therefore B=0 T

b. direction of the mag. field is to the right.

c. magnetic field B at point b,

B= [(4*3.14*10^-7)*10]/[2*3.14*1]= 2*10^-6 T

d. direction of the mag. field is to the left

e. magnetic field, B at point C

B= [(4*3.14*10^-7)*10]/[2*3.14*2]
B=1*10^-6 T

f. direction of the mag. field is up.
 

Related to Magnetic Field at Points A, B & C in Figure

1. What is a magnetic field?

A magnetic field is a region of space where magnetic forces can be detected, and is created by the movement of electrically charged particles.

2. How is the magnetic field represented in the figure?

The magnetic field is represented by the lines with arrows in the figure, known as magnetic field lines. The direction of the arrow indicates the direction of the magnetic field.

3. What do points A, B, and C represent in the figure?

Points A, B, and C are locations in the magnetic field where the strength and direction of the magnetic field can be measured.

4. How does the strength of the magnetic field change at points A, B, and C?

The strength of the magnetic field at points A, B, and C varies depending on the distance from the source of the magnetic field and the orientation of the field lines at those points.

5. What factors can affect the magnetic field at points A, B, and C?

The strength and direction of the magnetic field at points A, B, and C can be affected by the presence of other magnetic fields, electric currents, and the material of the objects in the field.

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