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The magnetic field at the point of intersection of diagonals of a square loop of side L carrying a current I is
PhysicsMagnetic Effects of CurrentJEE Main
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  • A μ0IπL
  • B 2μ0IπL
  • C 2μ0IπL
  • D 22μ0IπL
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The correct answer is: 22μ0IπL

From Biot-Savart's law, magnetic field due to current carrying conductor is

B= μ04πir sinϕ1+sinϕ2

Where, ϕ1=45°,ϕ2=45°

B=μ04π .iL212+12=μ0i22πL

Since there are four sides, the total magnetic field is

Bnet=4B=22μ0iπL

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