Magnetic Field Due to Straight Current Carrying Conductor
A horizontal ...
Question
A horizontal overhead power line is at a height of 5m from the ground and carries a current of 100A from east to west. The magnetic field directly below it on the ground is
A
2.5×10−6T eastward
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B
4×10−6T eastward
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C
5×106 southward
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D
2×10−6 westward
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Solution
The correct option is C5×106 southward B=μ0i2πR=4π×10−72π×1004=5×106southwardHence,optionCiscorrectanswer.