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JEE Main 2021Magnetic Effects of Current Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (27 Aug Shift 2)

Question

A coaxial cable consists of an inner wire of radius a surrounded by an outer shell of inner and outer radii b and c respectively. The inner wire carries an electric current i0 which is distributed uniformly across cross-sectional area. The outer shell carries an equal current in opposite direction and distributed uniformly. What will be the ratio of the magnetic field at a distance x from the axis when i x<a and ii a<x<b ?

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Correct answer
Dx2a2

Step-by-step explanation

B1×2πx=μ0I0(x)2a2

B2×2πx=μ0I0

B1B2=x2a2

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