A long straight wire carries a (+) current of two amps in a direction

In summary, the direction of the magnetic field around a wire is counterclockwise when viewed from above, following the right-hand rule. Increasing the current in the wire increases the strength of the magnetic field, and the strength decreases as the distance from the wire increases according to the inverse-square law. The direction of the magnetic field can be reversed by changing the direction of the current. The presence of other objects or wires can affect the shape and strength of the magnetic field due to interactions between fields.
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A long straight wire carries a (+) current of two amps in a direction 30 deg W of N. At apoint 0.5 m from the wire( in a direction 60 deg S of W) the magnetic field that it creates has size of how many Tesla.
 
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The magnetic field that an "inifite" current-carrying wire creates is:

[tex]B = \frac{\mu_0I}{2\pi r}[/tex]

[tex]I[/tex] being the current that it carries, [tex]r[/tex] being the distance from the wire and [tex]\mu_0 = 4\pi * {10}^{-7}[/tex]
 
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As Chen pointed out, the answer depends only on the distance, which you are given. The angles given are irrelevant.
 

What is the direction of the magnetic field around the wire?

The direction of the magnetic field around the wire is counterclockwise when viewed from above the wire. This is known as the right-hand rule, where you point your right thumb in the direction of the current and your fingers curl in the direction of the magnetic field.

How does increasing the current affect the strength of the magnetic field?

Increasing the current in the wire will increase the strength of the magnetic field. The strength of the magnetic field is directly proportional to the current, so doubling the current to four amps will result in a magnetic field twice as strong.

What is the relationship between the distance from the wire and the strength of the magnetic field?

The strength of the magnetic field decreases as the distance from the wire increases. This relationship follows the inverse-square law, where the strength of the magnetic field is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the wire.

Can the direction of the magnetic field be reversed by changing the direction of the current?

Yes, the direction of the magnetic field can be reversed by changing the direction of the current. If the current is changed from flowing in the positive direction to flowing in the negative direction, the direction of the magnetic field will also reverse.

How does the presence of other objects or wires affect the magnetic field around the wire?

The presence of other objects or wires can alter the shape and strength of the magnetic field around the wire. This is because magnetic fields can interact with each other and may cancel out or reinforce each other depending on their orientation and strength.

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