Magnetic Field Lines for a Loop Figure (a) shows the magnetic field lines surrounding a current loop Figure (b) shows the field lines in the iron filings Figure (c) compares…
* 22.7 Source of magnetic field due to current The Oersted’s discovery in 1819 indicates an electric current can act as a source of magnetic field. Biot and Savart investigated…
Biot-Savart Law Biot-Savart law: The constant mo is called the permeability of free space mo = 4p x 10-7 T. m / A for a Long, Straight Conductor The thin, straight wire is…