BITSAT2017PhysicsMagnetic Effects of CurrentActual
What is the magnetic field at the centre of arc in the figure below?
Options
- Aμ 0 4 π · 2 I r 2 + π
- Bμ 0 4 π · 2 I r 2 + π 4
- Cμ 0 4 π · I r 2 + π
- Dμ 0 4 π · I r 2 + π 4
Correct answer
B. μ 0 4 π · 2 I r 2 + π 4
Step-by-step solution
Distance of straight path from O = r 2 Hence, B = B 1 + B 2 = μ 0 4 π · 2 I r 2 + μ 0 4 π 2 π I r 1 4 = μ 0 4 π · 2 I r 2 + π 4