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A (+)vely charged particle is placed near an infinitely long straight conductor where there is zero gravity. Then

Updated On: Apr 15, 2024
  • the charged particle will not move
  • it will move parallel to the straight conductor
  • it will move perpendicular to the straight conductor
  • it will move with constant acceleration
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Solution and Explanation

As the charged particle is at rest, no force will act on it due to the magnetic field produced by the conductor at the site of the charge. Hence, it will remain at rest.
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Biot Savart Law

Biot-Savart’s law is an equation that gives the magnetic field produced due to a current-carrying segment. This segment is taken as a vector quantity known as the current element. In other words, Biot-Savart Law states that if a current carrying conductor of length dl produces a magnetic field dB, the force on another similar current-carrying conductor depends upon the size, orientation and length of the first current carrying element. 

The equation of Biot-Savart law is given by,

\(dB = \frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \frac{Idl sin \theta}{r^2}\)

Application of Biot Savart law

  • Biot Savart law is used to evaluate magnetic response at the molecular or atomic level.
  • It is used to assess the velocity in aerodynamic theory induced by the vortex line.

Importance of Biot-Savart Law

  • Biot-Savart Law is exactly similar to Coulomb's law in electrostatics.
  • Biot-Savart Law is relevant for very small conductors to carry current,
  • For symmetrical current distribution, Biot-Savart Law is applicable.

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