The strength of the magnetic field created by current in a long straight wire is given by \[B = \frac{\mu_{0}I}{2 \pi r} \left(long \quad straight \quad wire\right),\tag{22.10.1}\] where \(I\) is the ...The strength of the magnetic field created by current in a long straight wire is given by \[B = \frac{\mu_{0}I}{2 \pi r} \left(long \quad straight \quad wire\right),\tag{22.10.1}\] where \(I\) is the current, \(r\) is the shortest distance to the wire, and the constant \(\mu_{0} = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} T \cdot m/a\) is the permeability of free space. The direction of the magnetic field created by a long straight wire is given by right hand rule 2 (RHR-2): Point the thumb of the right hand in the d
The direction of the magnetic field created by a long straight wire is given by right hand rule 2 (RHR-2): Point the thumb of the right hand in the direction of current, and the fingers curl in the di...The direction of the magnetic field created by a long straight wire is given by right hand rule 2 (RHR-2): Point the thumb of the right hand in the direction of current, and the fingers curl in the direction of the magnetic field loops created by it. a rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field induced by a current-carrying wire: Point the thumb of the right hand in the direction of current, and the fingers curl in the direction of the magnetic field loops