A current loop consists of two identical semicircular parts each of radius R, one lying in the x-y plane and the other in x-z plane. If the current in the loop is i. The resultant magnetic field due to the two semicircular parts at their common centre is
- 0 i2 2R
- 0 i2R
- 0 i4R
- 0 i 2R
Answer
(1) 0 i2 2R
Solution
Field at the centre due to one semicircular part: B1 = B2 = 0 i4R
The part in the x-y plane gives a field along the z-axis; the part in the x-z plane gives a field along the y-axis.
The two fields are perpendicular.
B = B12 + B22 = 2 0 i4R
= 0 i2 2R
Answer: (1)