Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression

Simplify the expression \(\frac{\mu_0 N I r^2}{2(r^2 + h^2)^{3/2}} - \frac{\mu_0 N I}{2h}\).

Solution

The given mathematical expression in the image is:

μ0NIr22(r2+h2)3/2μ0NI2h\frac{\mu_0 N I r^2}{2\left(r^2 + h^2\right)^{3/2}} - \frac{\mu_0 N I}{2h}

Let's simplify this step by step.

Step 1: Factor out common terms

Notice that both terms in the expression have the common factors μ0NI2\frac{\mu_0 N I}{2}. So, we can factor those terms out:

μ0NI2(r2(r2+h2)3/21h)\frac{\mu_0 N I}{2} \left( \frac{r^2}{(r^2 + h^2)^{3/2}} - \frac{1}{h} \right)

Step 2: Combine the terms inside the parentheses

Now we need to combine the terms r2(r2+h2)3/2\frac{r^2}{(r^2 + h^2)^{3/2}} and 1h\frac{1}{h}. Since they don't have the same denominator, we'll leave them as they are unless further combination is needed.

Thus, the simplified expression is:

μ0NI2(r2(r2+h2)3/21h)\frac{\mu_0 N I}{2} \left( \frac{r^2}{(r^2 + h^2)^{3/2}} - \frac{1}{h} \right)

This is the most simplified form of the given expression without specific numerical values or further assumptions about rr and hh.

Would you like further details on this simplification, or do you have any specific questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What physical problem does this expression represent?
  2. How does the parameter r2+h2r^2 + h^2 affect the simplification?
  3. Can you evaluate this expression for specific values of rr and hh?
  4. How does this expression relate to magnetic fields?
  5. What are the units of μ0\mu_0 in the context of this equation?

Tip:

When simplifying complex fractions, always look for common factors that can be factored out to reduce the expression easily.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Calculus
Electromagnetism

Formulas

Magnetic field equation in terms of distance and radius
\(\frac{\mu_0 N I r^2}{2(r^2 + h^2)^{3/2}}\)

Theorems

Superposition principle for magnetic fields

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or college level (advanced physics or electromagnetism)