Find the magnetic field intensity due to an infinite sheet of current ...
Answer: c
Explanation: The magnetic intensity when the normal component is below the sheet is Hy = -0.5 K, where K = 12.Thus we get H = -0.5 x 12 = -6 units.
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Find the magnetic field intensity due to an infinite sheet of current ...
To find the magnetic field intensity due to an infinite sheet of current, we can use Ampere's law. Ampere's law states that the integral of the magnetic field around a closed loop is equal to the permeability of free space times the current passing through the loop.
Given:
Current density (J) = 5 A
Charge density (ρ) = 12j units in the positive y direction
z component is below the sheet
To calculate the magnetic field intensity, we can consider a rectangular Amperian loop with sides parallel to the sheet of current. The loop will enclose a current (I) passing through it, which is equal to the current density (J) multiplied by the area of the loop.
Let's consider a loop with sides of length 'a' in the x-direction and 'b' in the y-direction.
Calculating the current passing through the loop:
The charge density (ρ) is given in terms of units in the positive y direction. So, the area of the loop is a*b.
Current (I) = Current density (J) * Area of the loop
I = 5 A * a*b
Applying Ampere's law:
According to Ampere's law, the integral of the magnetic field (B) around the loop is equal to μ0 times the current (I) passing through the loop.
∮B.dl = μ0 * I
Since the magnetic field is constant in magnitude and direction along the loop, the integral simplifies to B * 2a + B * 2b = μ0 * I.
Simplifying the equation:
2aB + 2bB = μ0 * I
2(B * a + B * b) = μ0 * I
2(B * (a + b)) = μ0 * I
B * (a + b) = μ0 * I / 2
B = μ0 * I / (2 * (a + b))
Since the z component is below the sheet, the value of b is very large compared to a. Therefore, we can assume b >> a, and the equation becomes:
B ≈ μ0 * I / (2 * b)
Substituting the given values:
B = (4π × 10^-7 T·m/A) * (5 A) / (2 * b)
B = (2π × 10^-7 T·m) / b
As b approaches infinity, the magnetic field intensity (B) approaches zero.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'b) 0'.
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