JEE Advanced · 2017 · 21 May 2017 · Paper 2 · Magnetic Effects of Current

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A symmetric star shaped conducting wire loop is carrying a steady state current as shown in the figure. The distance between the diametrically opposite vertices of the star is . The magnitude of the magnetic field at the center of the loop is
  1. (A)✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

The star has 12 straight segments. Each segment contributes to the magnetic field at the center. Using Biot-Savart law for a finite wire segment at distance from the center, with angles 60° and 30° from the perpendicular: .

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