The magnetic field at the centre \(\mathrm{C}\) of the arrangement shown in figure is

The magnetic field at the centre \(\mathrm{C}\) of the arrangement shown in figure is
  1. \(\frac{\mu_0 i}{2 \pi r}(1+\pi)\)
  2. \(\frac{\mu_0 i}{4 \pi r}(1+\pi)\)
  3. \(\frac{\mu_0 i}{\pi r}(1+\pi)\)
  4. \(\frac{\mu_0 i}{r}(1+\pi)\)

Solution

According to diagram in the question, magnetic field at the centre \(C\) will be sum of the magnetic field due to straight part \(B_1\) and magnetic field due to circular part \(B_2\). \(\because\) From Maxwell's right hand thumb rule direction of both magnetic field at the point \(C\) will be same and above the plane of paper. So, \(B_C=B_1+B_2=\frac{\mu_0 i}{4 \pi r}+\frac{\mu_0 i}{4 r}=\frac{\mu_0 i}{4 \pi r}(1+\pi)\) Hence, the magnetic field at the centre \(C\) of the arrangement shown in figure is, \(\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi r} i(1+\pi)\).

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2019 (20 Apr Shift 1)

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