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2023 · 25 Jan · Shift 1 · Q51
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Magnetics question

2023 · 25 Jan · Shift 1 · Q51

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Match List I with List II

List I
(Current configuration)
List II
(Magnitude of Magnetic Field at point O)
A. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 69 English 1 I. B0=μ0I4πr[π+2]{B_0} = {{{\mu _0}I} \over {4\pi r}}[\pi + 2]B0​=4πrμ0​I​[π+2]
B. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 69 English 2 II. B0=μ04Ir{B_0} = {{{\mu _0}} \over {4 }}{I \over r}B0​=4μ0​​rI​
C. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 69 English 3 III. B0=μ0I2πr[π−1]{B_0} = {{{\mu _0}I} \over {2\pi r}}[\pi - 1]B0​=2πrμ0​I​[π−1]
D. JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 69 English 4 IV. B0=μ0I4πr[π+1]{B_0} = {{{\mu _0}I} \over {4\pi r}}[\pi + 1]B0​=4πrμ0​I​[π+1]

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A
    A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  2. B
    A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  3. C
    A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  4. D
    A-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 OOO, 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 III flows in an arc of radius rrr subtending angle θ\thetaθ at the center, then

Barc=μ0Iθ4πr.B_{\text{arc}}=\frac{\mu_0 I\theta}{4\pi r}.Barc​=4πrμ0​Iθ​.

So:

  • for a semicircle (θ=π)(\theta=\pi)(θ=π),
B=μ0I4r=μ0I4πr πB=\frac{\mu_0 I}{4r} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}\,\piB=4rμ0​I​=4πrμ0​I​π
  • for a quarter circle (θ=π/2)(\theta=\pi/2)(θ=π/2),
B=μ0I8rB=\frac{\mu_0 I}{8r}B=8rμ0​I​

(ii) Magnetic field due to a finite straight wire

At perpendicular distance rrr from the wire,

B=μ0I4πr(sin⁡θ1+sin⁡θ2).B=\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}(\sin\theta_1+\sin\theta_2).B=4πrμ0​I​(sinθ1​+sinθ2​).

Special cases:

  • semi-infinite wire:
B=μ0I4πrB=\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}B=4πrμ0​I​
  • infinite wire:
B=μ0I2πrB=\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}B=2πrμ0​I​

In these figures, the total field at OOO is obtained by adding contributions from arcs and straight segments.


2. Match each configuration

From the given answer forms:

  • I: μ0I4πr(π+2)\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}(\pi+2)4πrμ0​I​(π+2)
  • II: μ0I4Ir=μ0I4r\frac{\mu_0 I}{4}\frac{I}{r}=\frac{\mu_0 I}{4r}4μ0​I​rI​=4rμ0​I​
  • III: μ0I2πr(π−1)=μ0I4πr(2π−2)\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}(\pi-1)=\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}(2\pi-2)2πrμ0​I​(π−1)=4πrμ0​I​(2π−2)
  • IV: μ0I4πr(π+1)\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}(\pi+1)4πrμ0​I​(π+1)

Now interpret these combinations:

Case corresponding to II

This is simply

μ0I4r,\frac{\mu_0 I}{4r},4rμ0​I​,

which is the magnetic field due to only a semicircular arc, with no net contribution from straight parts at OOO. Hence the configuration with only effective semicircle contribution must be matched to II. From the options, this corresponds to D →\to→ II in all viable answers.


Case corresponding to IV

μ0I4πr(π+1)\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}(\pi+1)4πrμ0​I​(π+1)

This means:

  • semicircle contribution: μ0I4πrπ\displaystyle \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}\pi4πrμ0​I​π
  • plus one semi-infinite straight wire contribution: μ0I4πr\displaystyle \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}4πrμ0​I​

So this configuration is semicircle + one effective straight contribution. Thus this matches C →\to→ IV.


Case corresponding to I

μ0I4πr(π+2)\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}(\pi+2)4πrμ0​I​(π+2)

This means:

  • semicircle contribution: μ0I4πrπ\displaystyle \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}\pi4πrμ0​I​π
  • plus two semi-infinite straight wire contributions: 2×μ0I4πr2\times \displaystyle \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}2×4πrμ0​I​

So this is the configuration where the field at OOO is due to a semicircle and two tangential semi-infinite wires. Thus this matches B →\to→ I.


Case corresponding to III

μ0I2πr(π−1)=μ0I4πr(2π−2)\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}(\pi-1)=\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}(2\pi-2)2πrμ0​I​(π−1)=4πrμ0​I​(2π−2)

This corresponds to a combination where arc contribution dominates but one straight-wire contribution subtracts, giving net factor (π−1)(\pi-1)(π−1) in the natural μ0I2πr\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}2πrμ0​I​ form. Thus the remaining configuration matches A →\to→ III.


3. Final matching

Therefore,

A→III,B→I,C→IV,D→IIA\to III,\quad B\to I,\quad C\to IV,\quad D\to IIA→III,B→I,C→IV,D→II

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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