Two similar coils of radius R are lying concentrically with their planes at right angles to each other. The currents flowing in them are I and 2I, respectively. The resultant magnetic field induction at the centre will be
- 5 0I2R
- 5 0IR
- 0I2R
- 0IR
Answer
(1) 5 0I2R
Solution
Field at the centre of a circular coil: B = 0I2R
B1 = 0I2R, B2 = 0(2I)2R = 2B1
The planes are perpendicular, so B1 and B2 are perpendicular:
B = B12 + B22 = 5 B1
B = 5 0I2R
Answer: (1)