a 12 b y^ P Two long, straight wires carry currents in the directions shown in the figure above. 11 = 4 A, 12 = 10 A, a = 5 cm, b = 2 cm. a) Find the magnetic field strength at point P. B=(i+j)T b) What force would 1 m of a third wire, carry a 4-A current out of the page, experience if place at P? F=(i+j)N

a 12 b y^ P Two long, straight wires carry currents in the directions shown in the figure above. 11 = 4 A, 12 = 10 A, a = 5 cm, b = 2 cm. a) Find the magnetic field strength at point P. B=(i+j)T b) What force would 1 m of a third wire, carry a 4-A current out of the page, experience if place at P? F=(i+j)N

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Chapter30: Sources Of The Magnetic Field

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Problem 30.4OQ: Two long, parallel wires each carry the same current I in the same direction (Fig. OQ30.4). Is the...

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