Q.
A very long cylindrical wire of radius R carries a current I0 uniformly distributed across the cross-section of the wire. Calculate the magnetic flux through a rectangle that has one side of length w running down the centre of the wire and another side of length R, as shown in figure.
see full answer
High-Paying Jobs That Even AI Can’t Replace — Through JEE/NEET
🎯 Hear from the experts why preparing for JEE/NEET today sets you up for future-proof, high-income careers tomorrow.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
μ0I0w4π
b
μ0I0wR4π
c
μ0I0R4πw
d
None
answer is A.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Detailed Solution
Let us consider a rectangular strip of width dr as shown in figure.Magnetic field B at the element can be obtained from Ampere's law∮B.dl=μ0InetB×2πr=μ0I0πR2πr2 B=μ0I0r2πR2∴ dϕ=Bwdrϕ=∫dϕ=μ0I0w2πR2∫0Rrdr=μ0I0w4π
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity