Answer:
, inside the plane
Explanation:
We need to calculate the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field produced by each wire first, using the formula
where
is the vacuum permeability
I is the current
r is the distance from the wire
For the top wire,
I = 4.00 A
r = d/2 = 0.105 m (since we are evaluating the field half-way between the two wires)
so
And using the right-hand rule (thumb in the same direction as the current (to the right), other fingers wrapped around the thumb indicating the direction of the magnetic field lines), we find that the direction of the field lines at point P is inside the plane
For the bottom wire,
I = 5.90 A
r = 0.105 m
so
And using the right-hand rule (thumb in the same direction as the current (to the left), other fingers wrapped around the thumb indicating the direction of the magnetic field lines), we find that the direction of the field lines at point P is also inside the plane
So both field add together at point P, and the magnitude of the resultant field is:
And the direction is inside the plane.
