Calculating the work done moving a charge in a magnetic field

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The discussion revolves around calculating the magnetic field and work done in moving a charge between two points near parallel current-carrying wires. The magnetic field at point D is calculated to be 6.6*10^-8 T, while at point C, it is 2*10^-7 T. The main challenge arises in calculating the work required to move a charge from point C to D, as the participant struggles with the lack of a velocity value and the correct application of magnetic field concepts. It is clarified that the magnetic field at point C is effectively zero, and the participant realizes that the work done cannot be determined without knowing the charge's velocity. The discussion emphasizes the need to reconsider the approach to the problem, particularly regarding the relationship between magnetic fields and the charge's movement.
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Homework Statement



There are two infinitely long wires A and B, each carries a current of 1 Amp in the same direction. The two wires are 4m apart.
a) Calculate the magnetic field created by the currents in the two wires at points C and D. Point D is 1m away from wire A and point C is 2m away from A.

b) Calculate the work required to move a point charge of +1x10-6 C from point C to point D along the shortest path.

Homework Equations



B = µ0I / 2πr
F = qvB
W = qEd
E = F/q

The Attempt at a Solution



I was able to work out part a) no problem and found the magnetic field at point D is 6.6*10^-8 T and at point C its 2*10^-7 T. My problem is wit part b) :/ How do I find the work done moving a charge from one magnetic field to another? I played around with the formulas a bit and got W = qvBd, but my problem is what do I use for B? Would I be correct in saying that B is the sum of the two magnetic fields? I'm also not given a value for the velocity v so am I going about this the wrong way?
 
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B wouldn't be the sum of the two fields. Think about this problem from the perspective of the charge.
 
I checked over my figures again and found that there is no magnetic field at point C. The charge is moving 1m towards wire A, from C to D so I know what the magnetic field is. But no matter how many times I go through it I just can't find a value for the work done without a value for the velocity :/
 
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