AIIMS 2019 Physics Magnetic Field due to Current MCQ Question
In figure two parallel infinitely long current carrying wires are shown. If resultant magnetic field at point A is zero. Then determine current I.

50 A
15 A
30 A
25 A
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
For the resultant magnetic field at point A to be zero, the magnetic fields produced by the two parallel wires must be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. Using the formula for the magnetic field due to a long straight current-carrying wire, , where is the permeability of free space and is the distance from the wire, we can set the magnetic fields from both wires equal to each other. Solving for the current yields a value of 30 A, which satisfies the condition for zero resultant magnetic field. Other options do not yield this balance, making them incorrect.
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