Figure 29-23 shows three circuits, each consisting of two radial lengths and two concentric circular arcs, one of radius r and the other of radius R > r. The circuits have the same current through them and the same angle between the two radial lengths. Rank the circuits according to the magnitude of the net magnetic field at the center, greatest first.
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Figure 29-55a shows two )' ---{\i.)-----+---------x i2 Fig.29-54 27. wires, each carrying a current. Wire 1 consists of a circular arc of radius R and two radial lengths; it carries current il = 2.0 A in the direction indicated. Wire 2 is long and straight; it carries a current i2 that can be varied; and it is at distance R/2 from the center of the arc. The net magnetic field B due to the two currents is measured at the center of curvature of the arc. Figure 29-55b is a plot of the component of B in the direction perpendicular to the figure as a function of current i2 The horizontal scale is set by i2s = 1.00 A. What is the angle sub tended by the arc?
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The first step in solving 29 problem number 28 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Figure 29-55a shows two )' ---{\i.)-----+---------x i2 Fig.29-54 27. wires, each carrying a current. Wire 1 consists of a circular arc of radius R and two radial lengths; it carries current il = 2.0 A in the direction indicated. Wire 2 is long and straight; it carries a current i2 that can be varied; and it is at distance R/2 from the center of the arc. The net magnetic field B due to the two currents is measured at the center of curvature of the arc. Figure 29-55b is a plot of the component of B in the direction perpendicular to the figure as a function of current i2 The horizontal scale is set by i2s = 1.00 A. What is the angle sub tended by the arc?
From the textbook chapter MAGNETIC FIELDS DUE TO CURRENTS you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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