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A current I flows down a wire of radius a.(a) If it is
Chapter 5, Problem 5P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 5P
A current I flows down a wire of radius a.
(a) If it is uniformly distributed over the surface, what is the surface current density K?
(b) If it is distributed in such a way that the volume current density is inversely proportional to the distance from the axis, what is J (s)?
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QUESTION:
Problem 5P
A current I flows down a wire of radius a.
(a) If it is uniformly distributed over the surface, what is the surface current density K?
(b) If it is distributed in such a way that the volume current density is inversely proportional to the distance from the axis, what is J (s)?
ANSWER:
Solution 5P
(a)
Step 1 of 4
To find the surface current density K, for which the current is uniformly distributed over the surface of a wire of radius