Consider the two parallel circular wires shown below. They have the same radius R and separated by R as well. They carry currents in the same direction as shown.  If the currents are Ɪ 1=16Ɪ and Ɪ 2=1Ɪ, find the ratio of the magnetic fields created by loop 1 (B1) and loop 2 (B2) at the center of the first loop( point C), B1/B2=? Please note that if the fields are in opposite directions, your answer should be negative. Express your answer using one decimal place.

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Consider the two parallel circular wires shown below. They have the same radius R and separated by R as well. They carry currents in the same direction as shown.  If the currents are 1=16 and 2=1, find the ratio of the magnetic fields created by loop 1 (B1) and loop 2 (B2) at the center of the first loop( point C), B1/B2=? Please note that if the fields are in opposite directions, your answer should be negative.

Express your answer using one decimal place.

R
R
C.
I2
Loop 1
Loop 2
Transcribed Image Text:R R C. I2 Loop 1 Loop 2
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