Question:

An infinitely-long conductor has a current of 14A flowing as shown in the figure. Find the magnetic field at center C.

Updated On: Sep 27, 2024
  • \(88\mu T\)
  • \(44\mu T\)
  • \(10\mu T\)
  • \(120\mu T\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is (B): \(44\mu T\)

\(B=\frac{\mu_0i}{4R}\)

\(=\frac{4\pi\times10^{-7}\times14}{4\times0.1}\)T

\(=\frac{22}{7}\times10^{-7}\times\times140\) T

\(=44\mu\)T

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Concepts Used:

Magnetic Field

The magnetic field is a field created by moving electric charges. It is a force field that exerts a force on materials such as iron when they are placed in its vicinity. Magnetic fields do not require a medium to propagate; they can even propagate in a vacuum. Magnetic field also referred to as a vector field, describes the magnetic influence on moving electric charges, magnetic materials, and electric currents.

A magnetic field can be presented in two ways.

  • Magnetic Field Vector: The magnetic field is described mathematically as a vector field. This vector field can be plotted directly as a set of many vectors drawn on a grid. Each vector points in the direction that a compass would point and has length dependent on the strength of the magnetic force.
  • Magnetic Field Lines: An alternative way to represent the information contained within a vector field is with the use of field lines. Here we dispense with the grid pattern and connect the vectors with smooth lines.

Properties of Magnetic Field Lines

  • Magnetic field lines never cross each other
  • The density of the field lines indicates the strength of the field
  • Magnetic field lines always make closed-loops
  • Magnetic field lines always emerge or start from the north pole and terminate at the south pole.