In the figure below point P1 is at a distance R 138 cm and
In the figure below, point P1 is at a distance R = 13.8 cm and on the perpendicular bisector of a straight wire of length L = 20.0 cm, carrying a current i = 57.6 mA. (Note that the wire is not long.) What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at P1 due to i?
Solution
B = mu0 i / 4 pi R * L / (L2 + R2)1/2
= (4 pi * 10-7 * 57.6 * 10-3 / 4 pi * 13.8 * 10-2) * (0.20 / (0.202 + 0.1382)1/2)
= 3.43 * 10-8 T
