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Chapter 29 Problem 15

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Figure 29-44 shows two current segments. The lower segment carries a current of il = 0.40 A and includes a semicircular arc with radius 5.0 cm, angle 180, and center point P. The upper segment carries current i2 = 2il and includes a circufJ lar arc with radius 4.0 cm, angle Fig. 29-44 15. 120, and the same center point P. What are the (a) magnitude and (b) direction of the net magnetic field IJ at P for the indicated current directions? What are the (c) magnitude and (d) direction of IJ if i1 is reversed?

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The first step in solving 29 problem number 15 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Figure 29-44 shows two current segments. The lower segment carries a current of il = 0.40 A and includes a semicircular arc with radius 5.0 cm, angle 180, and center point P. The upper segment carries current i2 = 2il and includes a circufJ lar arc with radius 4.0 cm, angle Fig. 29-44 15. 120, and the same center point P. What are the (a) magnitude and (b) direction of the net magnetic field IJ at P for the indicated current directions? What are the (c) magnitude and (d) direction of IJ if i1 is reversed?
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Title Fundamentals of Physics Extended 9 
Author David Halliday
ISBN 9780470469088

Solved: Figure 29-44 shows two current segments. The lower

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