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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Magnetic Field due to a Current

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Magnetic Field due to a Current

A long, straight wire carrying a current of 1.0 A is positioned...

A long, straight wire carrying a current of 1.0 A1.0 \text{ A} is positioned horizontally within a uniform magnetic field B=1.0×10−5 TB = 1.0 \times 10^{-5} \text{ T} that points vertically upward, as shown in the figure. Determine the magnitude of the resultant magnetic field at points PP and QQ, which are both located at a distance of 2.0 cm2.0 \text{ cm} from the wire in the same horizontal plane.
A long, straight wire carrying a current of 1.0 A is positioned horizontally within a uniform magnetic field B = 1.0 ×

Options

  1. Azero, 20μT20 \mu\text{T}
  2. B20μT20 \mu\text{T}, 20μT20 \mu\text{T}
  3. C20μT20 \mu\text{T}, zero
  4. D10μT10 \mu\text{T}, 10μT10 \mu\text{T}

Correct answer

C. 20μT20 \mu\text{T}, zero

Step-by-step solution

The magnetic field produced by a long straight current-carrying wire at a distance dd is given by:

Bwire=μ0i2πdB_{\text{wire}} = \dfrac{\mu_0 i}{2\pi d}

Given i=1.0 Ai = 1.0 \text{ A} and d=2.0 cm=0.02 md = 2.0 \text{ cm} = 0.02 \text{ m}, we get:

Bwire=4π×10−7×1.02π×0.02=10−5 T=10μTB_{\text{wire}} = \dfrac{4\pi \times 10^{-7} \times 1.0}{2\pi \times 0.02} = 10^{-5} \text{ T} = 10 \mu\text{T}

According to the right-hand thumb rule, the direction of the magnetic field due to the wire at point PP (above the wire) is outwards (⊙\odot), and at point QQ (below the wire) is inwards (⊗\otimes).

The external uniform magnetic field is B=1.0×10−5 T=10μTB = 1.0 \times 10^{-5} \text{ T} = 10 \mu\text{T}, directed outwards (⊙\odot).

At point PP, both magnetic fields are in the same direction. The resultant magnetic field is:

BP=Bwire+B=10μT+10μT=20μTB_P = B_{\text{wire}} + B = 10 \mu\text{T} + 10 \mu\text{T} = 20 \mu\text{T}

At point QQ, the magnetic fields are in opposite directions. The resultant magnetic field is:

BQ=Bwire−B=10μT−10μT=0B_Q = B_{\text{wire}} - B = 10 \mu\text{T} - 10 \mu\text{T} = 0

Therefore, the resultant magnetic fields at PP and QQ are 20μT20 \mu\text{T} and zero, respectively.
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