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Chapter 30 Problem 20

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Demonstrate the validity of the generalized form of Ampère's law (Equation 30-4) by showing that it gives the same result as the Biot-Savart law (Equation 27-3) in a specified situation. Figure 30-13 shows two momentarily equal but opposite point charges (+Q and -Q) on the x axis at x=-a and x=+a, respectively. At the same instant there is a current I in the wire connecting them, as shown. Point P is on the y axis at y=R.

(a) Use the Biot-Savart law to show that the magnitude of the magnetic field at point P is given by \(B=\frac{\mu_0 I a}{2 \pi R} \frac{1}{\sqrt{R^2+a^2}}\).

(b) Now consider a circular strip of radius r and width dr in the x=0 plane that has its center at the origin. Show that the flux of the electric field through this strip is given by \(E_x d A=\frac{Q}{\epsilon_0\left(r^2+a^2\right)^{3 / 2}} \pi r d r\).

(c) Use the result from Part (b) to show that the total electric flux \(\phi_{\mathrm{e}}\) through a circular surface S of radius R is given by \(\phi_{\mathrm{e}}=\frac{Q}{\epsilon_{\mathrm{o}}}\left(1-\frac{a}{\sqrt{a^2+R^2}}\right)\)

(d) Find the displacement current \(I_{\mathrm{d}} through S, and show that \(I+I_{\mathrm{d}}=I \frac{a}{\sqrt{a^2+R^2}}\).

(e) Finally, show that the generalized form of Ampère's law (Equation 30-4 ) gives the same result for the magnetic field as found in Part (a).

                                                                                 

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Title Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6 
Author Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca
ISBN 9781429201247

Demonstrate the validity of the generalized form of Ampres

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