Physics

Physics

Problem

A compass needle placed 4.0 cm4.0\,\text{cm} east of a long straight conductor experiences a magnetic field of 6.4×10−5 T6.4 \times 10^{-5}\,\text{T}. Assume the conductor is infinitely long and carries a steady current. Take μ0=4π×10−7 T m A−1\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7}\,\text{T\,m\,A}^{-1}. a. (i) Calculate the current in the conductor. b. (ii) Keeping the current unchanged, determine the magnetic field when the compass is moved to a point 2.0 cm2.0\,\text{cm} from the conductor.

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