A 4.0mathrm~cm$4.0\mathrm{~cm}$ long straight wire carrying a current of 8mathrm~A$8\mathrm{~A}$ is placed perpendicular to an uniform magnetic field of strength 0.15mathrm~T$0.15\mathrm{~T}$. The magnetic force on the wire is ________ mathrmmN$\mathrm{mN}$.
Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical valueAnswer: 48 to 48+4 marks
Solution & Explanation
### Related Formula
Magnetic force on a current-carrying straight wire:
F = I (vecL times vecB) = I L B sin theta$F = I (\vec{L} \times \vec{B}) = I L B \sin \theta$
where,
I$I$ = current,
L$L$ = length of the wire,
B$B$ = magnetic field strength,
theta$\theta$ = angle between current direction and magnetic field.
### Core Logic
Given values:
- Length, L = 4.0mathrm~cm = 0.04mathrm~m$L = 4.0\mathrm{~cm} = 0.04\mathrm{~m}$
- Current, I = 8mathrm~A$I = 8\mathrm{~A}$
- Magnetic field strength, B = 0.15mathrm~T$B = 0.15\mathrm{~T}$
- Since the wire is placed perpendicular to the field: theta = 90^circ implies sin 90^circ = 1$\theta = 90^{\circ} \implies \sin 90^{\circ} = 1$
### Step 1: Substitution and Calculation
Substitute values into the force formula:
F = 8 times 0.04 times 0.15 times 1$F = 8 \times 0.04 \times 0.15 \times 1$F = 0.32 times 0.15 = 0.048mathrm~N$F = 0.32 \times 0.15 = 0.048\mathrm{~N}$
Convert this force into millinewtons (mathrmmN$\mathrm{mN}$):
F = 0.048 times 1000 = 48mathrm~mN$F = 0.048 \times 1000 = 48\mathrm{~mN}$
### Pattern Recognition
Simple, direct application of Bil-sin-theta! Ensure units are converted to standard SI (meters, amperes, tesla) first, and then converted back into millinewtons at the very end to prevent decimal errors.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Keywords:#magnetic force on wire BIL#JEE Main 2025 Morning Q22#Moving charges and magnetism force#force on current carrying conductor
More Magnetic Effects of Current Previous-Year Questions
Q142025Biot-Savart Law
Let B_1$B_1$ be the magnitude of magnetic field at center of a circular coil of radius R$R$ carrying current I$I$. Let B_2$B_2$ be the magnitude of magnetic field at an axial distance 'x$x$' from the center. For x:R = 3:4$x:R = 3:4$, fracB_2B_1$\frac{B_2}{B_1}$ is:
A. 4:5
B. 16:25
C. 64:125
D. 25:16
Solution
### Related Formula
B_1 = fracmu_0 I2R$B_1 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2R}$B_2 = fracmu_0 I R^22(R^2 + x^2)^3/2$B_2 = \frac{\mu_0 I R^2}{2(R^2 + x^2)^{3/2}}$B_2 = B_1 sin^3theta quad textwhere sintheta = fracRsqrtR^2 + x^2$B_2 = B_1 \sin^3\theta \quad \text{where } \sin\theta = \frac{R}{\sqrt{R^2 + x^2}}$
### Core Logic
Given the ratio x : R = 3 : 4$x : R = 3 : 4$. Let x = 3k$x = 3k$ and R = 4k$R = 4k$.
The distance to the element is:
sqrtR^2 + x^2 = sqrt(4k)^2 + (3k)^2 = 5k$\sqrt{R^2 + x^2} = \sqrt{(4k)^2 + (3k)^2} = 5k$
The sine of the semi-vertical angle subtended at the axial point is:
sintheta = fracRsqrtR^2 + x^2 = frac4k5k = frac45$\sin\theta = \frac{R}{\sqrt{R^2 + x^2}} = \frac{4k}{5k} = \frac{4}{5}$
We know that the axial magnetic field relates to the central magnetic field as follows:
fracB_2B_1 = sin^3theta = left(frac45
ight)^3 = frac64125$\frac{B_2}{B_1} = \sin^3\theta = \left(\frac{4}{5}
ight)^3 = \frac{64}{125}$
### Step 1: Final Conclusion
The ratio $
### Step 1: Final Conclusion
The ratio $\frac{B_2}{B_1} is $ is $64:125.
### Pattern Recognition
For axial magnetic field problems, bypass manual calculation of $.
### Pattern Recognition
For axial magnetic field problems, bypass manual calculation of $(R^2+x^2)^{3/2} by writing the relation directly in terms of the subtended angle: $ by writing the relation directly in terms of the subtended angle: $B_{\text{axial}} = B_{\text{center}} \sin^3\theta$.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Magnetic Effects of Current
Q142025Biot-Savart Law
Figure shows a current carrying square loop ABCD of edge length is 'a' lying in a plane. If the resistance of the ABC part is r$r$ and that of ADC part is 2r$2r$, then the magnitude of the resultant magnetic field at centre of the square loop is:
A schematic of a square current loop labeled ABCD with path ABC having resistance r and path ADC having resistance 2r, causing incoming current to divide.
### Related Formula
B_textwire = fracmu_0 I4pi d left(sintheta_1 + sintheta_2right)$B_{\text{wire}} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi d} \left(\sin\theta_1 + \sin\theta_2\right)$
where,
B_textwire$B_{\text{wire}}$ = magnetic field due to a straight wire segment
d$d$ = perpendicular distance from center to wire segment (d = a/2$d = a/2$)
theta_1, theta_2$\theta_1, \theta_2$ = subtended angles at the center
### Core Logic
The loop parts ABC and ADC are in parallel. Let total current entering corner A and leaving corner C be I$I$.
- Resistance of path ABC = r$r$
- Resistance of path ADC = 2r$2r$
Using current divider rule:
- Current in path ABC, I_1 = frac2rr + 2r I = frac23 I$I_1 = \frac{2r}{r + 2r} I = \frac{2}{3} I$
- Current in path ADC, I_2 = fracrr + 2r I = frac13 I$I_2 = \frac{r}{r + 2r} I = \frac{1}{3} I$
Now, calculate the magnetic field contribution at center O$O$:
- Distance of center from each of the 4 wire segments is d = fraca2$d = \frac{a}{2}$.
- For each segment, the angles are theta_1 = theta_2 = 45^circ$\theta_1 = \theta_2 = 45^\circ$:
B_textsegment = fracmu_0 i4pi (a/2) left(sin 45^circ + sin 45^circright) = fracmu_0 i2pi a sqrt2$B_{\text{segment}} = \frac{\mu_0 i}{4\pi (a/2)} \left(\sin 45^\circ + \sin 45^\circ\right) = \frac{\mu_0 i}{2\pi a} \sqrt{2}$
### Step 1: Summing the Fields at the Center
Using right-hand rule to find the direction of magnetic fields:
- Paths AB and BC (carrying I_1$I_1$ clockwise) create fields pointing into the page (-hatk$-\hat{k}$).
- Paths AD and DC (carrying I_2$I_2$ counter-clockwise) create fields pointing out of the page (+hatk$+\hat{k}$).
B_textnet = 2 B_textsegment(I_2) - 2 B_textsegment(I_1)$B_{\text{net}} = 2 B_{\text{segment}}(I_2) - 2 B_{\text{segment}}(I_1)$B_textnet = 2 left[ fracmu_0 (I/3)2pi a sqrt2 right] - 2 left[ fracmu_0 (2I/3)2pi a sqrt2 right]$B_{\text{net}} = 2 \left[ \frac{\mu_0 (I/3)}{2\pi a} \sqrt{2} \right] - 2 \left[ \frac{\mu_0 (2I/3)}{2\pi a} \sqrt{2} \right]$B_textnet = fracsqrt2mu_0 Ipi a left( frac13 - frac23 right) = -fracsqrt2mu_0 I3pi ahatk$B_{\text{net}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}\mu_0 I}{\pi a} \left( \frac{1}{3} - \frac{2}{3} \right) = -\frac{\sqrt{2}\mu_0 I}{3\pi a}\hat{k}$
Taking the magnitude of the field:
|B_textnet| = fracsqrt2mu_mathrmo I3pi a$|B_{\text{net}}| = \frac{\sqrt{2}\mu_{\mathrm{o}} I}{3\pi a}$
### Pattern Recognition
Sees: Current divides into parallel paths of a symmetric loop.
Trap: In a completely symmetric square loop (equal resistances), the net magnetic field at the center is exactly 0$0$. However, here the paths have unequal resistances (r$r$ and 2r$2r$), which prevents total cancellation.
Shortcut: Find the net effective current imbalance Delta I = I_1 - I_2 = frac23I - frac13I = frac13I$\Delta I = I_1 - I_2 = \frac{2}{3}I - \frac{1}{3}I = \frac{1}{3}I$. The magnitude is simply the magnetic field contribution of two sides carrying this net imbalance. ✓
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Magnetic Effects of Current
Q242025Magnetic Field at the Center of Circular Segments
A loop ABCDA, carrying current I = 12mathrm~A$I = 12\mathrm{~A}$, is placed in a plane, consists of two semi-circular segments of radius R_1 = 6pimathrm~m$R_1 = 6\pi\mathrm{~m}$ and R_2 = 4pimathrm~m$R_2 = 4\pi\mathrm{~m}$. The magnitude of the resultant magnetic field at center O is ktimes 10^-7mathrm~T$k\times 10^{-7}\mathrm{~T}$ The value of k is ________. (Given mu_0=4pitimes10^-7mathrm~Tcdot mcdot A^-1$\mu_{0}=4\pi\times10^{-7}\mathrm{~T\cdot m\cdot A}^{-1}$)
A current loop containing two concentric semicircular segments of radii R1 and R2 connected by radial straight segments, with common center O.
Numerical Answer.Answer: 1 to 1
Solution
### Related Formula
Magnetic field at the center of a circular segment of angle theta$\theta$:
B = fracmu_0 I4pi R theta$B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi R} \theta$
For a semicircle (theta = pi$\theta = \pi$):
B_textsemi = fracmu_0 I4 R$B_{\text{semi}} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4 R}$
### Core Logic
Let's analyze the contributions from each part of the loop to the magnetic field at the center O$O$:
- The straight wire segments AB$AB$ and CD$CD$ lie along radial lines passing directly through O$O$. Since dvecl parallel vecr$d\vec{l} \parallel \vec{r}$, their magnetic field contribution is zero:
B_textAB = B_textCD = 0$B_{\text{AB}} = B_{\text{CD}} = 0$
- Semicircular segment of radius R_2 = 4pimathrm~m$R_2 = 4\pi\mathrm{~m}$ carries current creating a field pointing out of the page (by right-hand rule):
B_R2 = fracmu_0 I4 R_2 quad (textOut of page)$B_{R2} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4 R_2} \quad (\text{Out of page})$
- Semicircular segment of radius R_1 = 6pimathrm~m$R_1 = 6\pi\mathrm{~m}$ carries current creating a field pointing into the page:
B_R1 = fracmu_0 I4 R_1 quad (textInto page)$B_{R1} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4 R_1} \quad (\text{Into page})$
### Step 1: Calculating Resultant Field
Since R_2 < R_1$R_2 < R_1$, the field B_R2$B_{R2}$ is stronger. The net magnetic field is:
B_textnet = B_R2 - B_R1 = fracmu_0 I4left(frac1R_2 - frac1R_1right)$B_{\text{net}} = B_{R2} - B_{R1} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4}\left(\frac{1}{R_2} - \frac{1}{R_1}\right)$
Substitute the given values (I = 12mathrm~A$I = 12\mathrm{~A}$, R_2 = 4pi$R_2 = 4\pi$, R_1 = 6pi$R_1 = 6\pi$, mu_0 = 4pi times 10^-7$\mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7}$):
B_textnet = frac(4pi times 10^-7) times 124 left(frac14pi - frac16piright)$B_{\text{net}} = \frac{(4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 12}{4} \left(\frac{1}{4\pi} - \frac{1}{6\pi}\right)$B_textnet = 12pi times 10^-7 times left(frac6pi - 4pi24pi^2right)$B_{\text{net}} = 12\pi \times 10^{-7} \times \left(\frac{6\pi - 4\pi}{24\pi^2}\right)$B_textnet = 12pi times 10^-7 times frac2pi24pi^2$B_{\text{net}} = 12\pi \times 10^{-7} \times \frac{2\pi}{24\pi^2}$B_textnet = 12pi times 10^-7 times frac112pi = 1 times 10^-7mathrm~T$B_{\text{net}} = 12\pi \times 10^{-7} \times \frac{1}{12\pi} = 1 \times 10^{-7}\mathrm{~T}$
Comparing this to k times 10^-7mathrm~T$k \times 10^{-7}\mathrm{~T}$:
k = 1$k = 1$
### Pattern Recognition
Notice how the radial straight wires never contribute to the magnetic field at the center. Semicircles with opposite currents simply subtract. Symmetrizing the math early by factoring out fracmu_0 I4pi$\frac{\mu_0 I}{4\pi}$ makes the calculations incredibly neat and quick.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: Magnetic Effects of Current: Biot-Savart Law
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