A) Find the magnitude of the magnetic field 10 cm away from the wire at point P as shown in the picture. The current is directed along the x-axis.
B) Find its direction
Info: I = 5 amps. Point P lies on the Y-axis. Current on the X-axis.
Picture (I have drawn): http://twitpic.com/7e0l7e [Broken]
I THINK: B=u*I/2*pi*r
The Attempt at a Solution
B = (4pi * 10^(-7)) * 5/2 *pi * .1m = 7.85 * 10^(-8) N
***I am not sure if this is correct. I have no means to check my work, so I am hoping someone can simply tell me whether or not I am correct, and if not, perhaps enlightening me as to which direction I should head to find the right answer. Much thanks.
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