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JEE Advanced · Physics · 20. Magnetism & Current

A symmetric star shaped conducting wire loop is carrying a steady state current I as shown in the figure. The distance between the diametrically opposite vertices of the star is 4a .

  1. A μ0I4πa 3 3-1
  2. B μ0I4πa63-1
  3. C μ0I4πa6 3+1
  4. D μ0I4πa32-3
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(B) μ0I4πa63-1

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The given points (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) makes 360o angle at ‘O’. Hence angle made by vertices 1 and 2 with ‘O’ is 60o. Direction of magnetic field at ‘O’ due to each segment is same. Since it is symmetric star shape, magnitude will also be same.
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