JEE MainPhysicsMagneticsMCQ+4 / −1
A long, straight wire of radius a carries a current distributed uniformly over its cross-section. The ratio of the magnetic fields due to the wire at distance and 2 , respectively from the axis of the wire is :
- A2
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
- Magnetic field inside a uniformly current-carrying wire
For a long straight wire of radius carrying total current uniformly distributed over its cross-section:
- For a point inside the wire at distance ,
Since current density is uniform,
So,
- Magnetic field at
Since , this point lies inside the wire.
Thus,
- Magnetic field outside the wire
For a point outside the wire at distance ,
- Magnetic field at
Since , this point lies outside the wire.
So,
- Required ratio
- Match with options
The ratio is which corresponds to Option D.
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