Find magnetic field at point on Circumference

In summary, the question asks for the magnitude of the magnetic field at a point on the circumference of a circular region with a uniform electric field in the z direction. After using the Maxwell-Ampere equation, the correct equation is B = (μ0ε0rEz(t))/4, which results in a magnitude of 2.2e-17 Tesla or 2.2e-4 picoTesla at t = 2 seconds.
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Find magnetic field at point on Circumference/Ampere-Maxwell Eq.

A uniform electric field points in the z direction with a value given by EZ(t) = a+bt, with a = 18 V/m and b = 2 V/(m s). The electric field is confined to a circular region in the xy plane with radius R = 4 meters. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field (in picoTesla) at a point P on the circumference of the circle at the time t = 2 seconds?

After working with the Maxwell-Ampere equation I came down to this equation:

B=[(Mo)(Eo)(dE/dt)(pi)(r^2)]/(2(pi)r)...which goes to [(Mo)(Eo)(r)(b)]/2...which goes to 4.4e-17 T or 4.4e-4 pT. It's wrong please help! Never mind figured it out!
 
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The equation should be B=[(Mo)(Eo)(dE/dt)(pi)(r^2)]/(4(pi)r)...which goes to [(Mo)(Eo)(r)(b)]/4...which goes to 2.2e-17 T or 2.2e-4 pT.
 
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The correct way to find the magnetic field at a point on the circumference using the Ampere-Maxwell equation is to use the following formula:

B = μ0ε0E(t)R

Where μ0 is the permeability of free space (4π x 10^-7 Tm/A), ε0 is the permittivity of free space (8.85 x 10^-12 C^2/Nm^2), E(t) is the electric field at time t, and R is the radius of the circular region. Plugging in the given values, we get:

B = (4π x 10^-7 Tm/A)(8.85 x 10^-12 C^2/Nm^2)(a+bt)(4 m)

At t = 2 seconds, this becomes:

B = (4π x 10^-7 Tm/A)(8.85 x 10^-12 C^2/Nm^2)(18 V/m + 2 V/(m s)(2 s))(4 m)

Simplifying, we get:

B = 6.67 x 10^-15 T or 6.67 x 10^-3 pT

Therefore, the magnitude of the magnetic field at point P on the circumference at t = 2 seconds is 6.67 x 10^-3 pT. It is important to note that this calculation assumes a uniform electric field, and the actual value may vary depending on the specific geometry and distribution of the electric field.
 

FAQ: Find magnetic field at point on Circumference

1. How do you calculate the magnetic field at a point on a circumference?

The magnetic field at a point on a circumference can be calculated using the equation B = μ0I/2πr, where B is the magnetic field, μ0 is the permeability of free space, I is the current passing through the circumference, and r is the distance from the point to the center of the circumference.

2. What is the direction of the magnetic field at a point on a circumference?

The direction of the magnetic field at a point on a circumference is perpendicular to the plane of the circumference and is determined by the right-hand rule. If the current is flowing clockwise, the magnetic field will point towards the center of the circumference. If the current is flowing counterclockwise, the magnetic field will point away from the center of the circumference.

3. How does the distance from the point to the center of the circumference affect the magnetic field?

The magnetic field at a point on a circumference is inversely proportional to the distance from the point to the center of the circumference. This means that as the distance increases, the magnetic field decreases and vice versa. This relationship is represented by the equation B ∝ 1/r.

4. What is the role of the current in determining the magnetic field at a point on a circumference?

The current passing through the circumference is a crucial factor in determining the strength of the magnetic field at a point on the circumference. The greater the current, the stronger the magnetic field will be. This relationship is represented by the equation B ∝ I.

5. How does the permeability of free space affect the magnetic field at a point on a circumference?

The permeability of free space, represented by the symbol μ0, is a constant value that affects the strength of the magnetic field. The higher the permeability, the stronger the magnetic field will be. The value of μ0 is equal to 4π x 10^-7 N/A^2 in SI units.

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