Q.
Two long wires PQR and MNP carry equal current I as shown such that QR and NP are parallel. Find the magnetic field at origin O.
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a
μ0I23πa into the page
b
μ0I2πa out of the page
c
μ0I23πa out of the page
d
μ0I2πa into the page
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
Due to PQ and MN, magnetic field at O will be zero.r=a sin 600 = 32 aBQR=μ04π Ir sin 900 − sin 300 ⊗= μ04π I3 a/2 × 12 ⊗ = μ0I4π3 a ⊗BNP = μ04π Ir sin 900 + sin 300 ⊙ = 3μ0I4π3a⊙Net field at O,B=BNP−BQR = μ0I23πa ⊙
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