General Physics 2 Activity Sheet

Quarter 4 – MELC 1
Week 1
Field Due to an Infinitely Long
Straight Uniformly Charged Wire

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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General Physics 2
Activity Sheet No. 1: Field Due to an Infinitely Long Straight Uniformly
Charged Wire
First Edition, 2021

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Introductory Message
Welcome to General Physics 2 for Grade 12!

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GENERAL PHYSICS 2 ACTIVITY SHEET No. 1

Field Due to an Infinitely Long Straight Uniformly Charged Wire

I. Learning Competency with Code

Evaluate the magnetic field vector at a given point in space due to a moving point
charge, an infinitesimal current element, or a straight current-carrying conductor.
STEM_GP12EMIIIh-60

II. Background Information for Learners

The Biot-Savart Law is a mathematical tool applied by physicists to determine

the magnetic field produced at any point by a small element of a current carrying
conductor. On some cases, this equation is also used to calculate magnetic
responses on atomic or molecular level as well as in calculation of velocity produced
by vortex lines in aerodynamics. This Law in physics was established as a result of
an experiment conducted by Jean-Baptiste Biot and Félix Savart on 1820. These
French physicists were able to establish the relationship of the current and a
resulting magnetic field in a conductor.

Considering the Biot-Savart Law, all magnetic fields that you know are due to
moving charges (currents) and some are attributed to intrinsic

Figure 1. An infinitely long straight wire carrying a current.

magnetic moments of particles. Consider a thin, straight infinitely long wire carrying
a constant current (I) and placed along the x axis as shown in Figure 1. below, it is
possible for you to determine the magnetic field at a particular point, say at point P.

Here you could consider O as the origin, P is the point where the magnetic
field is to be determined, a is the distance of a charge from the infinitely long straight
conductor.
The Biot-Savart Law is used to determine a portion of Magnetic field 𝑑𝐵
produced by certain element of a conductor (ds)
𝜇𝑜 𝐼𝑑𝑠𝑥𝑟̂
𝑑𝐵 =
4𝜋 𝑟 2

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 Where I is the current applied on the wire, ds is a small section of the wire that
contributes to the Portion of Magnetic field and is directed in the same direction as the
current, the ө is the angle formed by a vector r having a direction described by a unit
vector 𝑟̂ . The µ𝑜 is the permeability of free space equal to 4𝝅x10-7 Tm/A, while the 𝜋 is
a constant equal to 3.1416 . It should be noted based on the figure above, the 𝒅𝑩 is
just a tiny field produced by a tiny element of wire ds.
Using mathematical derivation and Integration technique the Magnetic Field B
at a particular point P from an infinitely long and straight conductor could be expressed
as:
µ 𝑰
𝒐
𝑩 = 𝟐𝝅𝒂 (infinitely long wire)

Where B refers to the magnitude of the Magnetic field, µ𝑜 is the permeability of

free space equal to 4𝝅x10-7 Tm/A, the symbol I corresponds to the amount of current
flowing in a wire, and a refers to the distance from a wire at which the Magnitude of
Magnetic Field is to be determined.

Sample Problem
A local scientist conducted an experiment on a very long wire along x axis. If 0.50
A current is applied on it and the point P to be investigated is 0.05 m away from the
wire what amount of Magnetic field will be recorded by the scientist?

Solution:

Given:
Current (I)= 0.50A
Distance from the wire (a)= 0.05m
µ𝑜 is the permeability of free space equal to 4𝝅x10-7 Tm/A (things to
remember)
𝝅 = 𝟑. 𝟏𝟒𝟏𝟔

Process:
Using the formula
𝑜µ 𝐼 4(𝟑.𝟏𝟒𝟏𝟔)x10−7 Tm/A (0.50𝐴)
𝑩 = 2𝜋𝑎 𝑩= 2(3.1416)(0.05𝑚)
=
12.5664x10−7 Tm/A (0.50𝐴)
2(3.1416)(0.05𝑚)
6.3x10−7 Tm
𝑩= = 𝑩 = 2.0𝑥10−6 𝑇
0.31𝑚

III. Activity Proper

Activity 1

Directions:
• Read the ideas and concepts presented.
• Perform the tasks required on this activity.
• Answer the guide questions and reflect on the learning difficulties
encountered.
• Write your answer on your answer sheet.

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Task 1: The Magnetic Field When Current is Varied

A local scientist conducted a research to investigate the relationship of

variables considering Biot-Savart Law. He then varies the amount of current and
kept all other variables constant in his experiment. Complete the table by computing
the value of Magnetic Field B expected to be obtained by the scientist. Use the
formula
µ𝑜 𝐼
𝑩=
2𝜋𝑎
µ𝒐 𝟐𝝅 a I B
(meters) (Ampere) (Tesla)
4𝝅x10-7 6.28 0.10m 1.00A
Tm/A
4𝝅x10-7 6.28 0.10m 2.00A
Tm/A
4𝝅x10-7 6.28 0.10m 3.00A
Tm/A
4𝝅x10-7 6.28 0.10m 4.00A
Tm/A

Task 2: The Magnetic Field When the Distance from the Conductor is
Varied

A local scientist conducted another research to investigate the relationship of

variables considering Biot-Savart Law. He then varies the position of the test charge
from the conductor and kept all other variables constant in his experiment. Complete
the table by computing the value of Magnetic Field B expected to be obtained by the
scientist. Use the formula
µ𝑜 𝐼
𝑩=
2𝜋𝑎
µ𝒐 𝟐𝝅 a I B
(meter (Amper (Tesl
s) e) a)
4𝝅x1 6.2 0.10m 1.00A
0-7 8
Tm/A
4𝝅x1 6.2 0.20m 1.00A
0-7 8
Tm/A
4𝝅x1 6.2 0.30m 1.00A
0-7 8
Tm/A
4𝝅x10 6.2 0.40m 1.00A
-7
8
Tm/A

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Guide Questions

1. How will you describe the relationship that exist between the electric current
(I) and magnetic field (B) when all other variables are kept constant?
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2. How will you describe the relationship that exist between the distance from
the conductor (a) and magnetic field (B) when all other variables are kept
constant?
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IV. Reflection
I understand…
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I don’t understand…
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I need more information about …
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µ𝒐 𝟐𝝅 a I B
(meters) (Ampere) (Tesla)
4𝝅x10-7 6.28 0.10m 1.00A 2.0x10-6 T
Tm/A
4𝝅x10-7 6.28 0.20m 1.00A 1.0 x10-6 T
Tm/A
4𝝅x10-7 6.28 0.30m 1.00A 6.7 x10-7 T
Tm/A
4𝝅x10-7 6.28 0.40m 1.00A 5.0 x10-7 T
Tm/A
2. Guide Questions
1. How will you describe the relationship that exist between the Electric Current (I) and
Magnetic Field (B) when all other variables are kept constant?
Ans. As the amount of current increases the Magnitude of Magnetic Field also
increases when all other variables are kept constant.
2. How will you describe the relationship that exist between the distance from the
conductor (a) and Magnetic Field (B) when all other variables are kept constant?
Ans. As the distance from the conductor (a) increases the Magnitude of Magnetic Field
(B)decreases when all other variables are kept constant.
µ𝒐 𝟐𝝅 a I B
(meters) (Amper (Tesla)
e)
4𝝅x10-7 6.2 0.10m 1.00A 2.0x10-6T
Tm/A 8
4𝝅x10-7 6.2 0.10m 2.00A 4.0x10-6T
Tm/A 8
4𝝅x10-7 6.2 0.10m 3.00A 6.0 x10-6T
Tm/A 8
4𝝅x10-7 6.2 0.10m 4.00A 8.0 x10-6T
Tm/A 8
Answer Key V.
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Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.” Internet Archive, 2014.
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