A long solenoid (n = 1 200 turns/m, radius = 2.0 cm) has a current of a 0.30 A in its winding. A long wire carrying a current of 20 A is parallel to and 1.0 cm from the axis of the solenoid. What is the magnitude of the resulting magnetic field at a point on the axis of the solenoid?

a. 0.60 mT
b. 0.85 mT
c. 52 mT
d. 0.40 mT
e. 0.75 mT


A

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