Magnetic Field Due to a Current-Carrying Conductor

Author:Embibe Experts
10th Meghalaya Board
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Magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil of radius r, through which a current I flows is:

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An electric current passes through a straight wire. Magnetic compasses are placed at the points A and B

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What happens to the deflection of the compass needle placed at a point near current-carrying straight conductor
(a) If the current is increased,
(b) If the direction of current in the conductor is changed,
(c) If compass is moved away from the conductor?

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State the factors on which the strength of magnetic field at a point due to a current-carrying conductor depends. State the rule which gives the direction of magnetic field.

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A magnetic compass shows a deflection when placed near a current-carrying wire. How will the deflection of the compass needle get affected if the current in the wire is increased? Support your answer with a reason.

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When a compass needle is brought near a current-carrying conductor, the needle gets deflected. Why?

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How is the strength of magnetic field around a current-carrying straight wire related to the magnitude of electric current flowing in the wire?

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What does the direction of thumb indicates in the right hand thumb rule?