Magnetic Field due to Current — Prelims Questions
An infinitely long straight conductor carries a current of . What is the magnetic field strength at a point away from the conductor? (Given: )
A circular coil of radius has turns and carries a current . The magnetic field at its center is . If the current is doubled and the number of turns is halved, what will be the new magnetic field at the center?
A long solenoid has 1000 turns per meter and carries a current of . What is the magnetic field inside the solenoid? (Given: )
Two parallel wires, P and Q, are placed apart. Wire P carries a current of into the page, and wire Q carries a current of out of the page. What is the direction of the magnetic field at a point midway between the wires?
Which of the following statements about Ampere's Circuital Law is INCORRECT?
A current flows along a long straight wire. A rectangular loop is placed near the wire as shown. If the loop is moved away from the wire with a constant velocity, what happens to the magnetic flux through the loop?