Question 1. (a) "If there is a charge, there will be the existence of electric field and magnetic field." Give comments based on the truth of this statement. (b) Sketch the magnetic field lines around a long current-carrying conductor. (c) FIGURE 1 FIGURE 1 shows a top view of current flow through two straight wires in the opposite direction which is separated by \( 15 \mathrm{~cm} \). The magnitudes of current in the wire \( \mathrm{A} \) and wire \( \mathrm{B} \) are \( 8 \mathrm{~A} \) and \( 5 \mathrm{~A} \) respectively. With the aid of a magnetic field diagram, determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant magnetic field at point \( P \).

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Transcribed Image Text: 1. (a) "If there is a charge, there will be the existence of electric field and magnetic field." Give comments based on the truth of this statement. (b) Sketch the magnetic field lines around a long current-carrying conductor. (c) FIGURE 1 FIGURE 1 shows a top view of current flow through two straight wires in the opposite direction which is separated by \( 15 \mathrm{~cm} \). The magnitudes of current in the wire \( \mathrm{A} \) and wire \( \mathrm{B} \) are \( 8 \mathrm{~A} \) and \( 5 \mathrm{~A} \) respectively. With the aid of a magnetic field diagram, determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant magnetic field at point \( P \).
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Transcribed Image Text: 1. (a) "If there is a charge, there will be the existence of electric field and magnetic field." Give comments based on the truth of this statement. (b) Sketch the magnetic field lines around a long current-carrying conductor. (c) FIGURE 1 FIGURE 1 shows a top view of current flow through two straight wires in the opposite direction which is separated by \( 15 \mathrm{~cm} \). The magnitudes of current in the wire \( \mathrm{A} \) and wire \( \mathrm{B} \) are \( 8 \mathrm{~A} \) and \( 5 \mathrm{~A} \) respectively. With the aid of a magnetic field diagram, determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant magnetic field at point \( P \).
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【General guidance】The answer provided below has been developed in a clear step by step manner.Step1/3(a) The statement "If there is a charge, there will be the existence of electric field and magnetic field" is partially true.It is true that a charged particle or system of particles will produce an electric field in the space around it. The electric field is a vector field that describes the electric force per unit charge acting on any other charged particles in the vicinity. The strength and direction of the electric field depend on the magnitude and distribution of the charges.ExplanationHowever, the existence of a magnetic field due to a charged particle or system of particles depends on the motion of the charges. Specifically, a magnetic field is produced by a moving charge or a current, but not by a stationary charge. If the charges are stationary, then there will be no magnetic field present.In summary, a charged particle or system of particles will always produce an electric field, but only produces a magnetic field if the charges are in motion.Explanation:Please refer to solution in this step.Step2/3(b) You can draw concentric circle around the conductor.The direction of the magnetic field lines is give ... See the full answer