A part of an infinitely long current carrying wire is bent into a circular shape as shown in the diagram. The magnetic field at the centre of the circle is |
$\frac{μ_0I}{2πr}(π+1)$ normally inward $\frac{μ_0I}{2πr}(π+1)$ normally outward $\frac{μ_0I}{2πr}(π-1)$ normally outward $\frac{μ_0I}{2πr}(π-1)$ normally inward |
$\frac{μ_0I}{2πr}(π-1)$ normally inward |
The correct answer is Option (4) → $\frac{μ_0I}{2πr}(π-1)$ normally inward Magnetic field due to circular loop of radius $r$ at centre: $B_{circle} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r}$ Magnetic field due to infinitely long straight wire at perpendicular distance $r$: $B_{wire} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi r}$ Both fields act in the opposite direction. Hence, net magnetic field is: $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r} - \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi r}$ Final Answer: $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r}\left(1 - \frac{1}{\pi}\right)$ |