Q2. a) With reference to Figure 1, the Biot-Savart law can be used to show that the magnetic flux density due to a straight current-carrying wire of finite length is given by μο 4πr (cos α₂-cos α₁) a d₁ α Figure 1 Show that this expression is consistent with Ampère's law when applied to a long straight current carrying conductor and explain the limitations of applying Ampère's law to practical circuits.

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Q2. a) With reference to Figure 1, the Biot-Savart law can be used to show that the
magnetic flux density due to a straight current-carrying wire of finite length is
given by
μο
4πr
(cos α₂-cos α₁) a
d₁
α
Figure 1
Show that this expression is consistent with Ampère's law when applied to a
long straight current carrying conductor and explain the limitations of applying
Ampère's law to practical circuits.
Transcribed Image Text:Q2. a) With reference to Figure 1, the Biot-Savart law can be used to show that the magnetic flux density due to a straight current-carrying wire of finite length is given by μο 4πr (cos α₂-cos α₁) a d₁ α Figure 1 Show that this expression is consistent with Ampère's law when applied to a long straight current carrying conductor and explain the limitations of applying Ampère's law to practical circuits.
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