Although the evidence is weak, there has been concern in recent years over possible health effects from the magnetic fields generated by electric transmission lines. A typical high-voltage transmission line is 20 m above the ground and carries a 200 A current at a potential of 110 kV.What is the magnetic field strength on the ground directly under such a transmission line?

Respuesta :

The concept necessary to develop this exercise is that of a magnetic field on a surface. The magnetic field is a tool to describe how a magnetic force is distributed in the space around and within something magnetic.

It can be defined as,

[tex]B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi R}[/tex]

Where,

R= The distance from the point

I = Current

[tex]\mu_0 =[/tex] Permeability constant in free space

Our values are given as,

[tex]\mu_0 = 4\pi * 10^{-7}H/m[/tex]

[tex]I = 200 A[/tex]

[tex]R = 20m[/tex]

Replacing ,

[tex]B = \frac{(4\pi*10^{-7})(200)}{2\pi 20}[/tex]

[tex]B = 2*10^{-6}T[/tex]

Therefore the magnetic field strength on the ground directly under such a transmission line is [tex]2*10^{-6}T[/tex]