AIIMS2019Physics-Magnetism

AIIMS 2019 Physics Magnetic Field due to Current MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A current i flows through a circular loop as shown. Determine the magnetic field at the center of the loop.

Question diagram
A

π × [1 + 1/π] × 10⁻⁵ T

B

π × [1 + 1/π] × 10⁻⁶ T

C

π × [π + 1/π] × 10⁻⁶ T

D

[π + 1/π] × 10⁻⁶ T

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

To determine the magnetic field BB at the center of a circular loop carrying a current ii, we use the formula B=μ0i4RB = \frac{\mu_0 i}{4R}, where μ0\mu_0 is the permeability of free space and RR is the radius of the loop. In this case, the magnetic field is expressed in terms of π\pi and the current, leading to the result B=π×[1+1π]×105TB = \pi \times [1 + \frac{1}{\pi}] \times 10^{-5} \, \text{T}, which corresponds to option A. Other options are incorrect as they either miscalculate the constants or the factors of 10610^{-6} instead of 10510^{-5}, leading to incorrect expressions for the magnetic field.

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