Physics

Physics

Problem

A wire is bent into a half-circle of radius 0.10 m0.10\,\text{m}. Two straight radial segments connect the ends of the half-circle to its center, but the magnetic field at the center due to the radial segments can be ignored. A current of 5.0 A5.0\,\text{A} flows through the wire. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at the center of the half-circle? (Assume the permeability of free space has its standard value.) a) 3.1×10−5 T3.1\times10^{-5}\,\text{T} b) 2.6×10−5 T2.6\times10^{-5}\,\text{T} c) 1.6×10−5 T1.6\times10^{-5}\,\text{T} d) 1.0×10−5 T1.0\times10^{-5}\,\text{T}

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