NEET Physics Biot-Savart Law MCQ Question
A current element I d l produces a magnetic field dB at a point P, located at a distance r from the element, with an angle θ between the element and the line joining the element to P. If μ0 = 4π × 10^-7 T m A^-1 and the current I is 3 A, what is the magnitude of dB if d l = 0.2 m, r = 0.5 m, and θ = 90°?
2 × 10^-7 T
4 × 10^-7 T
8 × 10^-7 T
6.0 × 10^-7 T
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Using the Biot-Savart Law formula dB = (μ0/4π) * (I d l sin θ) / r^2, plug in the values: (10^-7 T m A^-1) * (3 A * 0.2 m * 1) / (0.5 m)^2 = 2.4 × 10^-7 T.
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