Question:

The magnitude of the magnetic field at the center of an equilateral triangular loop of side $1\,m$ which is carrying a current of $10\, A$ is : [Take $\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \; NA^{-2}]$

Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
  • $18\, \mu T$
  • $3\, \mu T$
  • $1 \, \mu T$
  • $9 \, \mu T$
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Solution and Explanation

$B = 3 \left[\frac{\mu_{0}i}{4\pi r} \left(\sin60^{\circ}+ \sin60^{\circ}\right)\right] $ Here, $r= \frac{a}{2\sqrt{3}} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}} $ $ B= 3 \left[\frac{4\pi\times10^{7}\times 10\times 2\sqrt{3} }{4 \pi\times 1} \left[\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right]\right] $ $B = 18 \times10^{-6} = 18\, \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.