Magnetic Field from two Parallel Wires (vector addition)

Show Magnetic Field Vectors
Show Magnetic Force vectors (on wires)
I-left = amps
I-right = amps       

Two wires are carrying the specified currents into or out of the plane of the simulation as shown above (OUT=RED, IN=BLUE).   You can drag both the compass and the wires.   Try unequal currents, and see if you can find a "zero" magnetic field along the axis.       Reset


A word about the units of the magnetic field shown in the physlet :

b_field_physlet.gif