A single current carrying circular loop of radius R is placed next to a long, straight wire, as shown in the figure. The current in the straight wire points to the right and is of magnitude I=1.0 A. The magnetic field at the center of the loop is zero. What is the magnitude and direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) of the current in the loop. Show work please. R ↑ R/2 I

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A single current carrying circular loop of radius R is placed
next to a long, straight wire, as shown in the figure. The
current in the straight wire points to the right and is of
magnitude I=1.0 A. The magnetic field at the center of the
loop is zero. What is the magnitude and direction
(clockwise or counterclockwise) of the current in the loop.
Show work please.
R
↑ R/2
I
Transcribed Image Text:A single current carrying circular loop of radius R is placed next to a long, straight wire, as shown in the figure. The current in the straight wire points to the right and is of magnitude I=1.0 A. The magnetic field at the center of the loop is zero. What is the magnitude and direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) of the current in the loop. Show work please. R ↑ R/2 I
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