A long wire, lying on the x axis carries a current I, =15A in the positive x-direction. A second wire lies on the y axis and carries a current I, = 20A in the positive y-direction as shown. Determine the magnetic field (magnitude and direction) at a point P that is 30cm from the x-axis and 20cm from the y-axis.

A long wire, lying on the x axis carries a current I, =15A in the positive x-direction. A second wire lies on the y axis and carries a current I, = 20A in the positive y-direction as shown. Determine the magnetic field (magnitude and direction) at a point P that is 30cm from the x-axis and 20cm from the y-axis.

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