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GUJCET · Physics · Moving Charges and Magnetism

A horizontal overhead power line carries a current of 90A in east to west direction. What is the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field due to the current 1.5m above the line?

  1. A \(1.2 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}\),towards north
  2. B \(1.2 \pi \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}\), towards north
  3. C \(1.2 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}\), towards south
  4. D \(1.2 \pi \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}\), towards south
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(A) \(1.2 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}\),towards north

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\( B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi r} \) \( B = \frac{(4 \pi \times 10^{-7}) \times 90}{2 \pi \times 1.5} = 1.2 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T} \)