Static magnetic field question HELP

Do you know what a homogeneous, linear, medium is?In summary, the conversation discusses a static magnetic field in a homogeneous, linear medium with permeability μ0 given by B(x, y, z) = B0 tanh (x/L) z, where L is a constant. The participants discuss sketching Bz as a function of x/L and determining the current density, j(x,y,z), that produces this magnetic field. They also mention sketching any non-zero components of j as a function of x/L. The questioner asks for a detailed step-by-step solution to better understand the concepts.
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A static magnetic field in a homogeneous, linear, medium with permeability μ0 is given in cartesian coordinates by:

B(x, y, z) = B0 tanh (x/L) z where L is a constant.

a) Sketch Bz as a function of x/L.
b) What current density, j(x,y,z) produced this magnetic field?
c) Sketch any non-zero components of j as a function of x/L.



I'm not sure how to even start this question, let alone completing it. Could you please provide a detailed (Step by step) solution, which would help me learn?


Thanks
 
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No, we can't give you step-by-step solutions, especially not since you haven't posted any relevant equations or any attempt at a solution.

What does B0 tanh (x/L) z mean? Is the z supposed to be a z unit vector? Do you know what the tanh function looks like? (If not, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sinh_cosh_tanh.svg).
 

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