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
Two circular coils of radii 5.0 cm and 10 cm carry equal currents...
Two circular coils of radii and carry equal currents of . The coils have and turns respectively and are positioned so that their planes and centres coincide. Determine the magnitude of the magnetic field at the common centre of the coils if the currents flow in the opposite sense.
Options
- A
- Bzero
- C
- D
Correct answer
B. zero
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil of turns, radius , and carrying current is given by .
For the first coil:
For the second coil:
Since the currents flow in the opposite sense, the magnetic fields produced by the two coils at their common centre are in opposite directions.
The net magnetic field is .
For the first coil:
For the second coil:
Since the currents flow in the opposite sense, the magnetic fields produced by the two coils at their common centre are in opposite directions.
The net magnetic field is .