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A long straight wire of radius R carries a current i. The magnetic field inside the wire at distance r (r<R), from its centre is expressed as
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Options:
  • A μ0iπR2.r
  • B 2μ0iπR2.r
  • C μ0i2πR2.r
  • D μ0i2πR.r
Solution:
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The correct answer is: μ0i2πR2.r
Using Ampere's law, we have
B.dl=μ0 iin

or B×2πr=μ0iπR2πr2
B=μ02π.irR2

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