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A long straight wire of circular cross-section (radius a) is carrying steady current I. The current I is uniformly distributed across this cross-section. The magnetic field isΒ 

Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • zero in the region r < a and inversely proportional to r in the region r > a
  • inversely proportional to r in the region r < a and uniform throughout in the region r > a
  • directly proportional to r in the region r < a and inversely proportional to r in the region r > aΒ 
  • uniform in the region r < a and inversely proportional to distance r from the axis, in the region r > a
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

It is a case of solid infinite current carrying wire.
Using ampere circuital law, 
CASE I: if r ≀ R 𝐡 = πœ‡_0𝑖/2πœ‹π‘…^2 π‘Ÿ
CASE II: r>R 𝐡 = πœ‡0𝑖 /2πœ‹r
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