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A long wire bent as shown in the figure carries current I=10 A. If the radius of the semicircular portion is 1 m, the magnetic induction (in μT) at the centre C is

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Options:
  • A π 2 + 4
  • B π 2 + 4
  • C π 2 - 4
  • D π 2 - 4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: π 2 + 4

B1 (due to two semi-infinite straight wires) =μ02πIak^=2k^ μT

B2 (semi-circular loop) =μ0I4a-i^=-πi^ μT

B = B 1 2 + B 2 2

B=π2+4 μT

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