Two long parallel wires A and B separated by a distance d, carry currents $$i_1$$ and $$i_2$$ respectively in the same direction. Write the following steps in a sequential order to find the magnitude of the resultant magnetic field at a point 'P', which is between the wires and is a distance '$$x$$' from the wire A.
(All the physical quantities are measured in SI units)
(a) Note the given values of $$i_1, i_2$$, $$d$$ and $$x$$.
(b) Write the formula to find the magnetic field due to a long straight current carrying wire i.e. $$\displaystyle B=\frac{\mu_0 i}{2 \pi r}$$
(c) Find the directions of the magnetic field at 'P' due to two wires A and B, using right hand thumb rule.
(d) Determine the magnetic field at P due to wire A, using $$B_1 \displaystyle = \frac{\mu_0 i_1}{2 \pi x}$$
(e) If the directions of magnetic field are same, then the resultant magnitude is equal to the sum of $$B_1$$ and $$B_2$$.
(f) Determine the magnetic field $$B_2$$ due to wire B at point P, ie. $$B_2 = \displaystyle \frac{\mu_o i_2}{2 \pi (d-x)}$$
(g) If the directions of magnetic fields are opposite to each other, then the resultant magnitude is equal to the difference of $$B_1$$ and $$B_2$$.