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Two concentric coils of $10$ turns each are placed in the same plane. Their radii are $20\, cm$ and $40\, cm$ and carry $0.2\, A$ and $0.3\, A$. current respectively in opposite directions. The magnetic induction (in tesla) at the center is

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • $\frac{3}{4} \mu_0$
  • $\frac{5}{4} \mu_0$
  • $\frac{7}{4} \mu_0$
  • $\frac{9}{4} \mu_0$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Two coils carry currents in opposite directions, hence net magnetic field at center will be difference of the two fields. ie, $B_{net}=\frac{\mu_{0}}{4 \pi} \cdot 2 \pi N \frac{i_{1}}{r_{1}}-\frac{i_{2}}{r_{2}}$ $=\frac{10 \mu_{0}}{2} \frac{02}{02}-\frac{0.3}{0.4}$ $=\frac{5}{4} \mu_{0}$
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The magnetic field is a field created by moving electric charges. It is a force field that exerts a force on materials such as iron when they are placed in its vicinity. Magnetic fields do not require a medium to propagate; they can even propagate in a vacuum. Magnetic field also referred to as a vector field, describes the magnetic influence on moving electric charges, magnetic materials, and electric currents.

A magnetic field can be presented in two ways.

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  • Magnetic Field Lines: An alternative way to represent the information contained within a vector field is with the use of field lines. Here we dispense with the grid pattern and connect the vectors with smooth lines.

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