JEE Main 2018 — Magnetic Effects of Current Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 2 Online)
Question
A current of is flowing on the sides of an equilateral triangle of side . The magnetic field at the centre of the triangle will be:
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Correct answer
A
Step-by-step explanation
Here, side of the triangle, , current,
magnetic field at the centre of the triangle ' ' ?
From figure,

Magnetic field, Putting value of and and we will get net magenetic field

Magnetic field, Putting value of and and we will get net magenetic field
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