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In many cases, we are interested in calculating the electric field of a long, straight wire. | In many cases, we are interested in calculating the electric field of a long, straight wire. | ||
-Claimed by Arjun Patra | -Claimed by Arjun Patra | ||
==Calculation of Magnetic Field== | |||
Imagine orienting a wire on the y-axis and having a current run through the wire in the +y direction. We are interested in finding the magnetic field at some point along the z axis, say (0,0,z). | |||
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In many cases, we are interested in calculating the electric field of a long, straight wire. -Claimed by Arjun Patra
Calculation of Magnetic Field
Imagine orienting a wire on the y-axis and having a current run through the wire in the +y direction. We are interested in finding the magnetic field at some point along the z axis, say (0,0,z).