Trouble Drawing Diagram: 10 A Current North, 42° East Magnetic Field

In summary: The direction of the field can be determined using the right hand rule. In this scenario, a long straight wire carrying a 10 amp current due north is causing a magnetic field that is directed at 42 degrees above due east. To find the points where the field is pointing east at a 42 degree angle, one can use the right hand rule to find the tangent line to a circle pointing east, and then find a tangent that is 42 degrees above that line. This can help determine the location of the observer in relation to the wire. In summary, the question is asking where one would be if they experience a magnetic field that is directed at 42
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I am having trouble drawing the diagram.

Here is the question:
A long straight wire carries a 10 amo current due north. where are you if you experience a magnetic field that is directed at 42 degrees above due east?
 
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usfz28 said:
I am having trouble drawing the diagram.

Here is the question:
A long straight wire carries a 10 amo current due north. where are you if you experience a magnetic field that is directed at 42 degrees above due east?

Imagine a long straight wire suspended above the ground running from south to north. You can go under the wire or over it to any point surrounding the wire. Where are the points at which the magnetic field is pointing east, but at an angle of inclination (toward the sky) of 42 degrees
 
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usfz28 said:
I am having trouble drawing the diagram.

Here is the question:
A long straight wire carries a 10 amp current due north. where are you if you experience a magnetic field that is directed at 42 degrees above due east?
Use the right hand rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field around the conductor. Look at the cross-section of the wire pointing north. The magnetic field lines form concentric circles directed in a clockwise direction. Find a tangent line to a circle that is pointing east and then find a tangent that is 42 degrees above that line. Does that help you?

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1. What does the notation "10 A current north, 42° east magnetic field" mean?

The notation refers to a magnetic field, with a strength of 10 amperes, that is oriented to the north and at an angle of 42 degrees to the east. This notation is commonly used in physics and engineering to describe the direction and strength of magnetic fields.

2. How do I draw a diagram of this magnetic field?

To draw a diagram of this magnetic field, you will need a compass, a ruler, and a sheet of paper. First, draw a straight line to represent the north-south direction. Then, using the compass, draw a circle with a radius of 10 units around the center point of the line. This represents the 10 A magnetic field. Finally, use the ruler to draw a line at a 42 degree angle from the center point to represent the east direction.

3. What is the significance of the 10 A current in this magnetic field?

The 10 A current is the strength of the magnetic field. It represents the amount of electric current flowing through a wire in the direction of the magnetic field. The higher the current, the stronger the magnetic field.

4. How does the direction of the magnetic field affect its strength?

The direction of the magnetic field does not affect its strength. However, the orientation of the field does play a role in how it interacts with other magnetic fields and electric currents. In this case, the north-south direction and 42 degree angle to the east determine the direction in which the field will exert force on other objects.

5. What is the relationship between electric currents and magnetic fields?

Electric currents and magnetic fields are closely related. When an electric current flows through a wire, it creates a magnetic field around the wire. Similarly, when a magnetic field changes or moves, it can induce an electric current in a nearby conductor. This relationship is known as electromagnetism and is essential in many technologies, such as motors, generators, and transformers.

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