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Magnetic field from a current-carrying wire follows the right-hand rule. It's fundamental to electromagnets, motors, and induction devices.

Formula

The calculator applies B = (μ × I) / (2π × r)
B
(μ × I) / (2π × r) — (μ × I) / (2π × r)
I
I value — Variable used in the calculation

Guida passo passo

  1. 1Enter current, distance from wire, and relative permeability
  2. 2The calculator applies B = (μ × I) / (2π × r)
  3. 3Results show magnetic field strength in tesla

Esempi risolti

Ingresso
I = 10 A, r = 0.01 m (1 cm)
Risultato
B ≈ 200 μT
Comparable to Earth's magnetic field

Errori comuni da evitare

  • Forgetting to convert current to amperes
  • Confusing field direction with current direction

Domande frequenti

Does current direction affect field direction?

Yes, use the right-hand rule: thumb points along current, fingers curl in field direction.

Why does field decrease with distance?

Field spreads in a cylindrical pattern; area increases linearly with radius, reducing field density.

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