Magnetic Field at the Center of a Coil

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves calculating the magnetic field at the center of a circular coil of wire carrying a current, while also considering the influence of a nearby straight wire carrying a different current. The subject area is electromagnetism, specifically focusing on magnetic fields generated by current-carrying conductors.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the contributions of the magnetic fields from both the coil and the straight wire, with one participant attempting to calculate the total magnetic field by summing the contributions from both sources. Others question the assumptions regarding the influence of the straight wire on the magnetic field at the center of the coil.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of how the magnetic fields interact. Some guidance has been offered regarding the addition of the magnetic fields, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach or final answer.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of potential shielding effects of conductors, which raises questions about the assumptions made in the problem setup. Additionally, one participant notes a discrepancy in their calculations, indicating that further clarification may be needed.

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Homework Statement


The radius of a single coil of wire is 0.22m. It carries a 200 A current that flows clockwise.
A long, straight wire carrying a current of 310 A toward the right is located 0.05m from the edge of the coil. What is the value of the magnetic field at the center of the coil? Answer should be in gauss. (1Tesla = 10,000 gauss)

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Homework Equations


Magnetic field at the center of a flat circular coil: B = (4pi*10^-7)I / 2R
Magnetic field created by a long strait wire: B = (4pi*10^-7)I / 2*pi*r


The Attempt at a Solution


The way i think about this problem is this: I know the wire will create its own magnetic field, this field will extend into the field created by the coil, thus increasing the total magnetic field. I solved for B created by the long straight wire, then solved for the B created by the flat circular coil. Next, i added the two magnetic fields together and converted T's to g's.
 
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But doesn't conductors shield their interiors?
So, that means the outer straight wire has no effect @ the center of the coiled wire?
 
I'm not sure, but i know if i only calculate the field for the loop i get 5.7 gauss which is not the correct answer.
 
I think you are right, just add two of them because they are parallel.
 

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