BITSAT 2013
- Exam
- BITSAT
- Year
- 2013
- Subject
- Physics
- Chapter
- Magnetic Effects of Current
BITSAT 2013 · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current
Two parallel conductors carry current in opposite directions as...
Two parallel conductors carry current in opposite directions as shown in figure. One conductor carries a current of . Point is a distance to the right of the current. If and I is adjusted so that the magnetic field at zero, the value of the current is 

Options
- A
- B
- C
- D #
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic field at due to first conductor is \mathrm{B}_{1}=\frac{\mu_{0}}{2 \pi} \frac{\mathrm{I}}{3 \mathrm{ d} / 2} (since, point is separated by from 1 st conductor). The direction of field is perpendicular to the plane of paper and directed outwards. The magnetic field at due to second conductor is (since, point is separated by from 2 nd conductor) The direction of field is perpendicular to the plane of paper and directed inwards. Since, direction of and at point is in opposite direction and the magnetic field at C is zero, therefore, On solving