Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 29

Question: A straight section PQ of a circuit lies along the X-axis from $ x=-\frac{a}{2} $ to $ x=\frac{a}{2} $ and carries a steady current i. The magnetic field due to the section PQ at a point X = + a will be [MP PMT 1987]

Options:

A) Proportional to a

B) Proportional to $ a^{2} $

C) Proportional to $ 1/a $

D) Zero

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Magnetic field at a point on the axis of a current carrying wire is always zero.