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The magnetic field around the head has been measured to be approximately3.0×10-8G. Although the currents that cause this field are quite complicated, we can get a rough estimate of their size by modelling them as a single circular current loop 16 cm (the width of a typical head) in diameter. What is the current needed to produce such a field at the center of the loop?

Short Answer

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The current needed to produce3.0×10-8G at the center of the loop is3.8×10-7A.

Step by step solution

01

The magnetic field at the center of the loop

The magnetic field at the center of the loop is given by:

B=μ0I2R

Where B is the magnetic field due to wire,μ0 is the permeability of the vaccum, l is the current through the wire, and R is the distance from the wire.

02

The calculation of the current flowing in the loop 

Given data:

  • The magnetic field at the center of the loop is 3.0 ×10-12 T.

Using formula :

B=μ0I2RI=2BRμ0

Now, putting the values of constants in the above equation as:

I=2×8×10−2×3.0×10−124×π×10−7I=3.8×10−7A

Thus, the current needed to produce3.0×10−8G at the center of the loop is3.8×10−7A.

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