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Homework Statement
Two long parallel wires each carry a current of 5.0A directed to the east. The two wires are separated by 8c.m. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at the point that is 5.0 cm from each of the wires.
Homework Equations
B= [itex]\frac{μI}{2∏R}[/itex]
The Attempt at a Solution
I know the equations and how to work a simple problem. The question i need answered is how do i find the magnetic field 5 cm away from each wire when they are separated by 8 cm.? so i set one wire UI/2∏(.5) to get the first wire magnetic field, but i need to find the other wire at the same point so its going to be either UI/ 2∏(.13) or UI/2∏(.03). Or am i completely wrong any help would be awesome.oh and I am not sure if ∏ is the pi symbol but that is what i used it for.
Thanks