Match List I with List II
| List I (Current configuration) | List II (Magnitude of Magnetic Field at point O) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | ![]() | I. | |
| B. | ![]() | II. | |
| C. | ![]() | III. | |
| D. | ![]() | IV. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- AA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- BA-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- CA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- DA-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
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Correct answer: C
To match the current configurations with the magnetic field at point , we use standard results from Biot–Savart law.
1. Useful standard results
(i) Magnetic field at the center due to a circular arc
If a current flows in an arc of radius subtending angle at the center, then
So:
- for a semicircle ,
- for a quarter circle ,
(ii) Magnetic field due to a finite straight wire
At perpendicular distance from the wire,
Special cases:
- semi-infinite wire:
- infinite wire:
In these figures, the total field at is obtained by adding contributions from arcs and straight segments.
2. Match each configuration
From the given answer forms:
- I:
- II:
- III:
- IV:
Now interpret these combinations:
Case corresponding to II
This is simply
which is the magnetic field due to only a semicircular arc, with no net contribution from straight parts at . Hence the configuration with only effective semicircle contribution must be matched to II. From the options, this corresponds to D II in all viable answers.
Case corresponding to IV
This means:
- semicircle contribution:
- plus one semi-infinite straight wire contribution:
So this configuration is semicircle + one effective straight contribution. Thus this matches C IV.
Case corresponding to I
This means:
- semicircle contribution:
- plus two semi-infinite straight wire contributions:
So this is the configuration where the field at is due to a semicircle and two tangential semi-infinite wires. Thus this matches B I.
Case corresponding to III
This corresponds to a combination where arc contribution dominates but one straight-wire contribution subtracts, giving net factor in the natural form. Thus the remaining configuration matches A III.
3. Final matching
Therefore,
This corresponds to Option C.
4. Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer = C.
Our derived answer also = C. So the answer agrees.
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