Answer:
a . 0.35cm
b. 11.33cm
Explanation:
a. Given both currents are in the same direction, the null point lies in between them. Let x be distance of N from first wire, then distance from 2nd wire is 4-x
#For the magnetic fields to be zero,the fields of both wires should be equal and opposite.They are only opposite in between the wires:
Hence, for currents in same direction, the point is 0.35cm
b. Given both currents flow in opposite directions, the null point lies on the other side.
#For the magnetic fields to be zero,the fields of both wires should be equal and opposite.They are only opposite in outside the wires:
Let x be distance of N from first wire, then distance from 2nd wire is 4+x:
Hence, if currents are in opposite directions the point on x-axis is 11.33cm