JEE MainPhysicsMagnetic Effects of Current
A long straight wire is bent at a right angle at the origin. One semi-infinite segment of the wire lies along the negative x-axis and carries a current I towards the origin. The other semi-infinite segment lies along the positive z-axis and carries the same current I away from the origin. The magnitude of the net magnetic field at a point P(0, d, 0) on the y-axis is
Options
- A2 ₀ I 4 d
- B₀ I 2 d
- C2 ₀ I 2 d
- D₀ I 4 d
Correct answer
A. 2 ₀ I 4 d
Step-by-step solution
The wire consists of two semi-infinite segments. The first segment lies along the negative x-axis with current I flowing in the + i direction. The observation point P is at a perpendicular distance d along the y-axis. The magnetic field at P due to this semi-infinite segment is: B ₁ = ₀ I 4 d ( i j ) = ₀ I 4 d k The second segment lies along the positive z-axis with current I flowing in the + k direction. The point P is at a perpendicular distance d along the y-axis. The magnetic field at P due to this semi-infinit