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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

Consider a circular current carrying conducting coil.

What is the ratio of the magnetic fields at the centre of a circular coil carrying current to that at a point whose distance is half of the radius of the coil ?

Options:

2 \(\sqrt {5}\) : 8

2 \(\sqrt {5}\) : 4

5 \(\sqrt {5}\) : 8

5 \(\sqrt {5}\) : 4

Correct Answer:

5 \(\sqrt {5}\) : 8

Explanation:

magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil carrying current I, Bc = μoI/2R

magnetic field at a point whose distance is half of the radius of the coil (R/2) ,

Bz = μoI/(R2 + (R/2)2)3/2

Ratio = Bc/Bz = (5/4)3/2