Calculating Magnetic Field Strength and Direction in a Two-Wire System

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic field strength and direction in a two-wire system. The user correctly identified the magnetic field direction at point 1 as out of the page and at point 2 as into the page. However, they expressed uncertainty about the calculations for magnetic field strength at points 1, 2, and 3, specifically questioning the influence of both wires in the system. The magnetic field strength formula provided is B = permeability constant * I / (2πr), but the user struggled with applying it correctly for multiple wires. Clarification is needed on how to account for the magnetic fields from both wires and how to combine their effects.
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Homework Statement



I got 1/2 of this problem right, but I am not sure of the other part. I have attached the picture. The questions are as follows (with the answers that I am sure of) --

What is the magnetic field strength at point 1 in the figure?
What is the magnetic field direction at point 1 in the figure? (out of the page)
What is the magnetic field strength at point 2 in the figure?
What is the magnetic field direction at point 2 in the figure? (in to the page)
What is the magnetic field strength at point 3 in the figure?
What is the magnetic field direction at point 3 in the figure? (out of the page)

Homework Equations



B = permeability constant * I/ 2(pi)r


The Attempt at a Solution


Well, for the first one example, this is what I did.

(1.257*10e-6)*(10)/2(pi)(.02m) = 1*10e-4

This is not correct however? Can someone give me some instruction? And for the second and third ones, which wire am I calculating from?
 

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You calculated the field induced by one wires, but there are two wires in the diagram. You have to figure out what direction the field induced by each wire is and add or subtract accordingly.
 
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