Two identical circular loops P and Q each of radius r are lying in parallel planes such that they have common axis. The currents through P and Q are I and 4I respectively in clockwise direction as seen from O. The net magnetic field at O is : [figure]
- 0 I4 2r towards Q
- 3 0 I4 2r towards Q
- 3 0 I4 2r towards P
- 0 I4 2r towards P
Answer
(2) 3 0 I4 2r towards Q
Solution
Field on the axis of a loop at distance x from its centre: B = 0 I r22(r2 + x2)3/2
Here x = r: B = 0 I r22(2r2)3/2 = 0 I r22 2 2r3 = 0 I4 2r
BP = 0 I4 2r and BQ = 4 0 I4 2r
Direction (right-hand rule): a current that looks clockwise to the observer at O gives a field on the axis pointing away from the observer.
BP at O points towards P and BQ at O points towards Q.
Bnet = BQ - BP = 3 0 I4 2r towards Q
Answer: (2)