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A current-carrying wire is placed in the grooves of an insulating semicircular disc of radius R, as shown. The current enters at point A and leaves from the point B. Determine the magnetic field at point D.

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Options:
  • A μ0I8πR3
  • B μ0I4πR3
  • C 3μ0I4πR
  • D none of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: μ0I4πR3

The angle formed by lines from each end of diameter to any point of the semicircle is 90°.

Therefore, CB DB and CADA.


Magnetic field due to wire AC,

BAC=μ0I4π2Rsin30°cos30°-cos90°=3μ0I8πR


Magnetic field due to wire BC,

BBC=μ0I4π2Rsin60°cos60°-cos90°=μ0I83πR=3μ0I24πR

Bnet=BA-BB

       =3μ0I8πR1-13

       =23μ0I24πR=μ0I43πR

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