MCQ
Two long straight wires are kept parallel, distance between them is 2R and current is flowing in opposite directions in two wires. The magnitude of magnetic field at a point midway between them which is at a distance R from each wire is:
  • A
    zero
  • B
    $\frac{\mu_0 I }{4 \pi R }$
  • C
    $\frac{\mu_0 I}{2 \pi R}$
  • $\frac{\mu_0 I }{\pi R }$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$\frac{\mu_0 I }{\pi R }$
(d)$\frac{\mu_0 I }{\pi R }$

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