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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

A current I flows in a circular loop of radius R. The magnetic field at a point on its axis at distance r from the center of the loop is

  1. A \(\frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \sqrt{2} r}\)
  2. B \(\frac{\mu_0 I}{4 \sqrt{2} r}\)
  3. C \(\frac{\mu_0 I}{8 \sqrt{2} \pi r}\)
  4. D \(\frac{\mu_0 I}{316 \sqrt{2} \pi r}\)
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(B) \(\frac{\mu_0 I}{4 \sqrt{2} r}\)

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\( B = \frac{\mu_0 I R^2}{2(R^2 + r^2)^{3/2}} \) Assuming \( R=r \): \( B = \frac{\mu_0 I r^2}{2(r^2 + r^2)^{3/2}} = \frac{\mu_0 I r^2}{2(2r^2)^{3/2}} = \frac{\mu_0 I r^2}{2 \cdot 2\sqrt{2} r^3} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{4\sqrt{2} r} \)
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