A cylindrical conductor of radius R is carrying a constant current. The plot of the magnitude of the…

A cylindrical conductor of radius R is carrying a constant current. The plot of the magnitude of the magnetic field B with the distance d from the centre of the conductor is correctly represented by the figure.

Solution

Inside (d<R)

Magnetic field inside conductor

B=Kd   ..(i)

This is straight line passing through origin

At surface (d=R)

B=μ02π1d

Maximum at surface

Outside (d>R)

B=μ02π1d

or B1d   Hyperbolic

Hence the correct option is (B)

Asked in: NEET 2019 (All India)

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