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An electric current i enters and leaves a uniform circular wire of radius a through diametrically opposite points. A charged particle q moving along the axis of the circular wire passes through its centre at speed v. The magnetic force acting on the particle when it passes through the centre has a magnitude
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Options:
  • A qvμ0i2a
  • B qvμ0i2πa
  • C qvμ0ia
  • D zero
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The correct answer is: zero


Magnetic field due to each half is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction so net field at the centre of the circular wire is zero. Therefore magnetic force acting on the particle when it passes through the centre is zero.

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