JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Astraightwireofdiameter0.5mmcarrying a current of 1 A is replaced by the another wire of 1 mm diameter carrying the same current. The strength of the magnetic field far away is

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Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. Aone‐quarter of the earlier value
  2. Bone‐half of the earlier value
  3. Ctwice the earlier value
  4. Dsame as the earlier value.

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) Diameter of first wire 0. ; Current in first wire ; Diameter of second wire mm and current in second wire
Strength of magnetic field due to current flowing in a conductor, or Since the current in both the wires is same, therefore there is no change in the strength of the magnetic field.

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