Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Magnetic fields due to currents

Magnetic fields due to currents — practice question

A long, straight vertical wire carries current $I$. It passes through the horizontal card EFGH, as illustrated in Fig. 8.1 and Fig. 8.2.
(a)[3]

On Fig. 8.2, draw the magnetic field pattern produced by the current-carrying wire in plane EFGH.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the magnetic flux density at wire Q produced by the current in wire P.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the force per unit length, in $\text{N m}^{-1}$, on wire Q caused by the current in wire P.

(c)[2]

The currents in wires P and Q are different in magnitude. State and explain whether the forces per unit length on the two wires will differ.

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