In each of the two parallel conductors, the current strength is 60 A. What is the distance between the conductors
In each of the two parallel conductors, the current strength is 60 A. What is the distance between the conductors if, during their interaction, a force of 40 mN acts on a 50 cm section of the conductor.
To determine the value of the distance between the indicated conductors, we use the formula: F = μ0 * I1 * I2 * l / (r * 2Π) = μ0 * I ^ 2 * l / (r * 2Π), from where we can express: r = μ0 * I ^ 2 * l / (2Π * F).
Constants and variables: μ0 – magnetic constant (μ0 = 1.26 * 10-6 H / m); I is the current in the conductors (I = 60 A); l is the length of the conductor segment (l = 50 cm = 0.5 m); F is the force of interaction of the indicated conductors (F = 40 mN = 0.04 N).
Calculation: r = μ0 * I ^ 2 * l / (2Π * F) = 1.26 * 10 ^ -6 * 60 ^ 2 * 0.5 / (2 * 3.14 * 0.04) = 0.009 m.
Answer: The distance between the indicated conductors is 9 mm.