Calculating Magnetic Field Strength and Direction in a Multi-Wire System

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic field strength and direction at specific points in a multi-wire system. The magnetic field strength is determined using the formula B = (permeability constant * I) / (2πr). The user successfully calculated the magnetic field strength at point 1 but is uncertain about the calculations for points 2 and 3, specifically regarding which wire to reference for these calculations. The directions of the magnetic fields at points 1 and 2 are confirmed as out of the page and into the page, respectively.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of magnetic field concepts
  • Familiarity with the formula B = (permeability constant * I) / (2πr)
  • Knowledge of vector direction in magnetic fields
  • Basic principles of electromagnetism
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the Biot-Savart Law for magnetic field calculations
  • Learn about superposition of magnetic fields in multi-wire systems
  • Explore the right-hand rule for determining magnetic field direction
  • Practice problems involving magnetic field strength and direction in various configurations
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Students studying electromagnetism, physics educators, and anyone involved in solving complex magnetic field problems in multi-wire systems.

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please help??

1. Homework Statement

I got 1/2 of this problem right, but I am not sure of the other part. I have attached the picture. The questions are as follows (with the answers that I am sure of) --

What is the magnetic field strength at point 1 in the figure?
What is the magnetic field direction at point 1 in the figure? (out of the page)
What is the magnetic field strength at point 2 in the figure?
What is the magnetic field direction at point 2 in the figure? (in to the page)
What is the magnetic field strength at point 3 in the figure?
What is the magnetic field direction at point 3 in the figure? (out of the page)

2. Homework Equations

B = permeability constant * I/ 2(pi)r


3. The Attempt at a Solution
Well, for the first one example, this is what I did.

(1.257*10e-6)*(10)/2(pi)(.02m) = 1*10e-4

This is not correct however? Can someone give me some instruction? And for the second and third ones, which wire am I calculating from?
 
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