Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 27

Question: A current i ampere flows in a circular arc of wire whose radius is R, which subtend an angle $ 3\pi /2 $ radian at its centre. The magnetic induction B at the centre is

Options:

A) $ \frac{{\mu_{0}}i}{R} $

B) $ \frac{{\mu_{0}}i}{2R} $

C) $ \frac{2{\mu_{0}}i}{R} $

D) $ \frac{3{\mu_{0}}i}{8R} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ B=\frac{{\mu_{0}}}{4\pi }\frac{(2\pi -\theta )i}{R}=\frac{{\mu_{0}}}{4\pi }\frac{( 2\pi -\frac{\pi }{2} )\times i}{R} $ $ =\frac{3{\mu_{0}}i}{8R} $