Magnetic Field at Points A, B & C in Figure

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic field at three specific points (A, B, and C) using the formula B = μI/(2πr), where μ = 4π × 10^-7 T·m/A is the permeability of free space, I is the current, and r is the distance from the wire. At point A, the magnetic field is calculated to be 0 T, directed to the right. At point B, the magnetic field is 2 × 10^-6 T, directed to the left. At point C, the magnetic field is 1 × 10^-6 T, directed upwards.

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a. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at point a in the figure?

b. What is the direction of the magnetic field at point a in the figure?

c. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at point b in the figure?

d. What is the direction of the magnetic field at point b in the figure?

e. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at point c in the figure?

c. What is the direction of the magnetic field at point c in the figure?


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Hi aloko, welcome to PF.
Before you ask our help, you have search for the relevant equations. Show your attempts. If you don't get the answer, we will see where you have made mistake.
So proceed.
 
Attempted solution

a. for magnetic field B at point a,

magnetic field, B=U*I/[2*pie*r], where U=4*pie*10^-7, r is the radius, I=current

so, magnetic field at point a is; B= [(4*3.14*10^-7)*10]/[(2*3.14*0)]
therefore B=0 T

b. direction of the mag. field is to the right.

c. magnetic field B at point b,

B= [(4*3.14*10^-7)*10]/[2*3.14*1]= 2*10^-6 T

d. direction of the mag. field is to the left

e. magnetic field, B at point C

B= [(4*3.14*10^-7)*10]/[2*3.14*2]
B=1*10^-6 T

f. direction of the mag. field is up.
 

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