Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

μοI/2πr is the expression for magnetic field due to an infinite current carrying wire. Which of the following is implied by this?

Options:

At every point on a circle of radius r, the field is same.

The direction of field at any point on the circle of radius r is radial to it.

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct Answer:

At every point on a circle of radius r, the field is same.

Explanation:

The direction of field at any point on the circle of radius r is tangential to it.