Increasing the magnetic field around a wire

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire using the formula B = (μ0*I)/(2*pi*r). The user seeks to understand how the presence of a ferrous object, specifically one with a relative permeability of 100, affects the magnetic field. The relationship μ = μr * μ0 is highlighted as essential for incorporating the effects of the ferrous material into the magnetic field calculations.

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I am interested in calculating the magnetic field around a wire. Using the formula found here http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/magnetic/magcur.html#c3
I can calculate that B = (μ0*I)/(2*pi*r) Where I equal current in Amperes, and r equals distance from the wire in meters.
This gives me the magnetic field a certain distance from the current carrying wire, but what if there is a ferrous object near the wire? How can I use the above formula to calculate the field around a wire, if the wire is near a piece of iron with a relative permeability of say 100?
 
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##B = \frac{\mu I}{2 \pi r}##

## \mu = \mu_r \mu_0##
 
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