Math Problem Statement

An electric current is flowing through a long cylindrical conductor with radius a = 0.55 m. The current density J = 9.5 A/m2 is uniform in the cylinder. In this problem we consider an imaginary cylinder with radius r around the axis AB. For r=2a,calculate the value B in Tesla

Solution

To find the magnetic field BB at a radius r=2ar = 2a from the axis of a long cylindrical conductor with a uniform current density, we can apply Ampère's law.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Given Information:

    • Radius of the conductor, a=0.55ma = 0.55 \, \text{m}
    • Current density, J=9.5A/m2J = 9.5 \, \text{A/m}^2
    • Radius of the imaginary cylinder, r=2a=2×0.55=1.1mr = 2a = 2 \times 0.55 = 1.1 \, \text{m}
  2. Calculate the Total Current II: Since the current density JJ is uniform, the total current II flowing through the conductor can be calculated as: I=JAI = J \cdot A where AA is the cross-sectional area of the conductor: A=πa2A = \pi a^2 Thus, I=Jπa2=9.5×π×(0.55)2I = J \cdot \pi a^2 = 9.5 \times \pi \times (0.55)^2

  3. Substitute and Calculate II: I=9.5×π×0.30259.019AI = 9.5 \times \pi \times 0.3025 \approx 9.019 \, \text{A}

  4. Apply Ampère's Law to Find BB: Ampère's Law states: Bdl=μ0Ienc\oint B \, \text{d}l = \mu_0 I_{\text{enc}} where IencI_{\text{enc}} is the current enclosed within the path of radius rr, and μ0\mu_0 is the permeability of free space (μ0=4π×107T m/A\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \, \text{T m/A}).

    For r=2ar = 2a, which is outside the conductor, the entire current II is enclosed. Since the magnetic field BB is constant over the circular path at radius rr, we can simplify this to: B(2πr)=μ0IB \cdot (2\pi r) = \mu_0 I Solving for BB: B=μ0I2πrB = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}

  5. Substitute and Calculate BB: B=4π×107×9.0192π×1.1B = \frac{4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 9.019}{2\pi \times 1.1} Simplify by canceling π\pi and calculating: B4×107×9.0192×1.11.637×106TB \approx \frac{4 \times 10^{-7} \times 9.019}{2 \times 1.1} \approx 1.637 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{T}

Final Answer:

B1.64×106TB \approx 1.64 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{T}

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Related Questions:

  1. How does the magnetic field vary with distance inside the conductor?
  2. What happens to the magnetic field at points beyond r=2ar = 2a?
  3. How would the result change if the current density was not uniform?
  4. How does Ampère's law apply to conductors with varying cross-sections?
  5. How would the calculation change if the conductor were hollow?

Tip:

For problems involving current distributions, always check if the current is uniformly distributed, as it simplifies calculations significantly with Ampère's law.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electromagnetism
Ampère's Law
Current Density

Formulas

Total Current: I = J * π * a²
Magnetic Field (B) using Ampère's Law: B = (μ₀ * I) / (2π * r)

Theorems

Ampère's Law

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Physics