A long straight wire carries a current of 3.0 A

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

A long straight wire carries a current of 3.0 A. Calculate the magnitude of the magnetic field at a point 5.0 cm from the center of the wire. Give your answer in teslas.

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