Magnetic field and magnetic force

In summary, a magnetic field is a region around a magnet or current-carrying wire where a magnetic force can be observed. It is represented by lines of force and is different from magnetic force, which is the force exerted by a magnetic field on a moving charged particle or another magnet. The strength of a magnetic field is measured in units of tesla or gauss and is affected by factors such as distance, size and shape of the magnet or wire, current or magnetic moment, and the medium it exists in.
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PHYSICS MAGNETIC FIELD
two long parallel straight wire are separated by a distance r in vacuum. an electric current flow through each wire in opposite direction, the magnetic flux density at the centre between 2 wires is (2)(ε0)/(πr) (ANS FROM BOOK) ... can someone explain why?

my ans would be 0.5x2x(ε0)/(πr)... because the resultant between 2 wires is repulsive force...


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The force between the wires being repulsive or attractive is irrelevant.
Do you know the equation for the flux density at different distances due to a single long wire?
 

Related to Magnetic field and magnetic force

1. What is a magnetic field?

A magnetic field is a region around a magnet or a current-carrying wire where a magnetic force can be observed. It is created by the movement of electric charges, such as electrons.

2. How is a magnetic field represented?

A magnetic field is typically represented by lines of force, also known as magnetic field lines, which show the direction and strength of the magnetic field at different points.

3. What is the difference between a magnetic field and magnetic force?

A magnetic field is a physical phenomenon that exists in space, while magnetic force is the force exerted by a magnetic field on a moving charged particle or another magnet. Magnetic fields can exist without exerting any force, but magnetic force cannot exist without a magnetic field.

4. How is the strength of a magnetic field measured?

The strength of a magnetic field is measured in units of tesla (T) or gauss (G). One tesla is equal to 10,000 gauss.

5. What factors affect the strength of a magnetic field?

The strength of a magnetic field depends on the distance from the magnet or current-carrying wire, the size and shape of the magnet or wire, and the strength of the current or the magnet's magnetic moment. It also depends on the medium in which the magnetic field exists, as some materials can either strengthen or weaken the magnetic field.

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