Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 198

Question: A power line lies along the east-west direction and carries a current of 10 ampere. The force per metre due to the earth’s magnetic field of $ {{10}^{-4}},tesla $ is [Roorkee 1992]

Options:

A) $ {{10}^{-5}}N $

B) $ {{10}^{-4}}N $

C) $ {{10}^{-3}}N $

D) $ {{10}^{-2}}N $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Force on the wire = Bil Force per unit length $ =Bi={{10}^{-4}}\times 10={{10}^{-3}}N $