In which of the following cases is the magnetic field zero?

Practice Questions

Q1
In which of the following cases is the magnetic field zero?
  1. At the center of a current-carrying loop
  2. Inside a solenoid with no current
  3. Near a straight wire carrying current
  4. At the midpoint between two parallel wires carrying equal currents in opposite directions

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In which of the following cases is the magnetic field zero?
  • Step 1: Understand that a magnetic field is created around a wire when an electric current flows through it.
  • Step 2: Recognize that two parallel wires can create magnetic fields that interact with each other.
  • Step 3: If both wires carry equal currents but in opposite directions, their magnetic fields will oppose each other.
  • Step 4: Find the midpoint between the two wires. This is the point that is equidistant from both wires.
  • Step 5: At the midpoint, the magnetic fields from both wires will cancel each other out because they are equal in strength but opposite in direction.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the magnetic field is zero at this midpoint between the two wires.
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