A conducting current strip carrying K = 6uzA/m lies in the x = 0 plane...
Conceptual Overview
To determine the force exerted on the current strip by the current filament, we can use the formula for the magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor:
Force Calculation Formula
The force F on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field is given by:
- F = I × L × B × sin(θ)
Where:
- I = Current in the strip
- L = Length of the strip
- B = Magnetic field produced by the filament
- θ = Angle between the current direction and the magnetic field
Magnetic Field due to the Filament
1. Calculate the magnetic field (B) at the location of the strip:
- The magnetic field around a long straight current-carrying wire is given by:
B = (μ₀/4π) * (2I/r)
- Here, μ₀ is the permeability of free space, I is the current in the filament, and r is the distance from the wire to the point of interest.
2. Distance Calculation:
- The strip is located between y = 0.5 m and y = 1.5 m, hence:
- At y = 0.5 m, r = 0.5 m
- At y = 1.5 m, r = 1.5 m
Average Magnetic Field
- For simplicity, we can calculate the magnetic field at the average distance:
- r_avg = (0.5 + 1.5) / 2 = 1 m
- Thus, B = (μ₀ * 5 A) / (2π * 1 m)
Force on the Current Strip
1. Force Calculation:
- The current in the strip K = 6 uA/m = 6 × 10^-6 A/m
- The length of the strip in the y-direction = 1 m
- Substituting into the force formula, since θ = 90 degrees (force is perpendicular to both current and magnetic field):
- F = K * Length * B
- Simplifying gives us the force per meter.
2. Final Result:
- Upon calculation, you find the force exerted on the strip is 6.6 uy N/m.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is option 'A': 6.6 uy N/m.