Question

The magnitude of the magnetic field (B) due to loop ABCD at the origin (O) is

A current loop ABCD is held fixed on the plane of the paper as shown in the figure. The arcs BC (radius = b) and DA (radius = a) of the loop are joined by two straight wires AB and CD. A steady current I is flowing in the loop. Angle made by AB and CD at the origin O is 30°. Another straight thin wire with steady current I1 flowing out of the plane of the paper is kept at the origin.

Answer 1

(b) : O is along the line CD and AB. They do not contribute to the magnetic induction at O. The field due to DA is positive or out of the paper and that due to BC is into the paper or negative. The total magnetic field due to loop ABCD at O is