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1) Two parallel wires carrying currents of I1 = 5A and I2 = 10A flowing in the same direction are placed 10 cm apart as shown in the figure.

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What is the magnitude and direction of magnetic field at the point A which is 5 cm on the left of the 5A current?

  1. 3.33 × 10-5 T clockwise
  2. 10-4 T anticlockwise
  3. 3.33 × 10-5 T anticlockwise
  4. 1.047 × 10-4 clockwise

Correct Answer: C

2) A circular loop of radius 4 cm containing 100 turns has a magnetic field of 0.2mT at its centre when some current Is flowing through it. What is the value of current In amps?

  1. 127 A
  2. 12.7 A
  3. 1.27 A
  4. 0.127 A

Correct Answer: D

3) A 2A wire is bent in the shape shown in the figure.

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What is the magnetic field at centre of the loop if its radius is 12 cm?

  1. 3.33 × 10-6 T
  2. 1.38 × 10-5 T
  3. 3.76 × 10-5 T
  4. 7.13 × 10-6 T

Correct Answer: B

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