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2023 · 29 Jan · Shift 1 · Q54
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Magnetics question

2023 · 29 Jan · Shift 1 · Q54

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The magnitude of magnetic induction at mid point O\mathrm{O}O due to current arrangement as shown in Fig will be JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift Physics - Magnetic Effect of Current Question 72 English
  1. A
    μ0Iπa\frac{\mu_{0} I}{\pi a}πaμ0​I​
  2. B
    μ0I4πa\frac{\mu_{0} I}{4 \pi a}4πaμ0​I​
  3. C
    μ0I2πa\frac{\mu_{0} I}{2 \pi a}2πaμ0​I​
  4. D
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Correct answer: A

To find the magnetic field at the midpoint OOO, we use the magnetic field due to a finite straight current-carrying wire.

Since the figure is not visible here, this standard question usually corresponds to two perpendicular semi-infinite wires meeting at a corner, with point OOO at equal perpendicular distance aaa from both segments.

1. Field due to one semi-infinite straight wire

For a finite straight wire, the magnetic field at perpendicular distance rrr is

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​)

For a semi-infinite wire, one angle is 90∘90^\circ90∘ and the other is 0∘0^\circ0∘:

B=μ0I4πr(sin⁡90∘+sin⁡0∘)=μ0I4πr(1+0)=μ0I4πrB = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}(\sin 90^\circ + \sin 0^\circ) = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}(1+0) = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi r}B=4πrμ0​I​(sin90∘+sin0∘)=4πrμ0​I​(1+0)=4πrμ0​I​

Here, r=ar=ar=a, so field due to one segment is

B1=μ0I4πaB_1 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi a}B1​=4πaμ0​I​

2. Contribution of the second semi-infinite wire

The second wire is symmetrically placed at the same distance aaa from point OOO, so it also produces

B2=μ0I4πaB_2 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi a}B2​=4πaμ0​I​

Using the right-hand rule, both fields at OOO are in the same direction, so they add.

3. Net magnetic field at OOO

B=B1+B2=μ0I4πa+μ0I4πa=μ0I2πaB = B_1 + B_2 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi a} + \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi a} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi a}B=B1​+B2​=4πaμ0​I​+4πaμ0​I​=2πaμ0​I​

So the magnitude of magnetic induction is

μ0I2πa\boxed{\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi a}}2πaμ0​I​​

4. Matching with options

This corresponds to:

  • A: μ0Iπa\frac{\mu_0 I}{\pi a}πaμ0​I​
  • B: μ0I4πa\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi a}4πaμ0​I​
  • C: μ0I2πa\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi a}2πaμ0​I​
  • D: 000

Hence, the correct option is

C\boxed{\text{C}}C​

5. Comparison with stored answer

Stored correct answer: A

My derived answer: C

These do not match. The stored answer appears inconsistent with the standard result for two perpendicular semi-infinite wire segments at equal distance aaa from the midpoint/corner region. Each contributes μ0I4πa\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi a}4πaμ0​I​, so total is μ0I2πa\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi a}2πaμ0​I​, not μ0Iπa\frac{\mu_0 I}{\pi a}πaμ0​I​.

If the actual figure has a different geometry, the result could change, but for the usual arrangement corresponding to this question, option C is correct.

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