Wire A carries a current of

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · ISC · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism · Ampere's circuital law

Problem

Wire A carries a current of 8 A8\,\text{A}. At a point 3 cm3\,\text{cm} from A, the magnetic field has a certain magnitude. Wire B is placed such that a point 5 cm5\,\text{cm} from it experiences a magnetic field of the same magnitude. Determine the current that must flow through wire B.

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