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Magnetic Field Due to a Circular Arc at the Centre

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Question

A circular loop of wire carrying current is placed in the x - y plane such that its centre is at the origin of the assumed coordinate system of axes. If the current is clockwise as shown, what will be the direction of magnetic field at its centre?

+ Z axis

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- Z axis

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+ Y axis

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- Y axis

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Solution

The correct option is B
- Z axis

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What is the direction of the magnetic field at the centre of a current-carrying loop if the current is in the clockwise direction?

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