NEET Physics Biot-Savart Law MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the Biot-Savart Law is correct?
The Biot-Savart Law applies to steady currents and calculates the magnetic field produced by an infinitesimal current element.
The Biot-Savart Law is only applicable for currents that vary with time and cannot be used for steady currents.
The direction of the magnetic field as given by the Biot-Savart Law is always parallel to the current element.
The Biot-Savart Law states that the magnetic field is produced only in the presence of charged particles at rest.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The Biot-Savart Law is specifically used to calculate the magnetic field produced by steady currents using an infinitesimal current element, as indicated in the NCERT context.
Found an issue with this question?
Related Questions
More from
What phenomenon did Hans Christian Oersted discover regarding a current-carrying wire?
What is used to convert a galvanometer into an ammeter?
What does Ampere's Law state about the relationship between the magnetic field and the total current through a closed loop?