Answer:
2.64 x 10⁻⁶T
Explanation:
The magnitude of the magnetic field produced by a long straight wire carrying current is given by Biot-Savart law as follows: "The magnetic field strength is directly proportional to the current on the wire and inversely proportional to the distance from the wire". This can be written mathematically as;
B = (μ₀ I) / (2π r) ----------------(i)
B is magnetic field
I is current through the wire
r is the distance from the wire
μ₀ is the magnetic constant = 4π x 10⁻⁷Hm⁻¹
From the question;
I = 0.7A
r = 0.053m
Substitute these values into equation (i) as follows;
B = (4π x 10⁻⁷ x 0.7) / (2π x 0.053)
B = 2.64 x 10⁻⁶T
Therefore the approximate magnitude of the magnetic field at that location is 2.64 x 10⁻⁶T
