Given:
The magnitude of each charge is q1 = q2 = 1 C
The distance between them is r = 1 m
To find the force when distance is doubled.
Explanation:
The new distance is
The force can be calculated by the formula
Here, k is the constant whose value is
On substituting the values, the force will be
Answer:
The electric current in the wire is 0.8 A
Explanation:
We solve this problem by applying the formula of the magnetic field generated at a distance by a long and straight conductor wire that carries electric current, as follows:
B= Magnetic field due to a straight and long wire that carries current
u= Free space permeability
I= Electrical current passing through the wire
a = Perpendicular distance from the wire to the point where the magnetic field is located
Magnetic Field Calculation
We cleared (I) of the formula (1):
Formula(2)
a =8cm=0.08m
We replace the known information in the formula (2)
I=0.8 A
Answer: The electric current in the wire is 0.8 A