Field near a straight wire: direction and strength
This type of question, asked 4 times: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. All 6 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
2023
14A constant current flows in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper from east to west as shown in the figure. The direction of the magnetic field will be north to south at a point :Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
2023
16The resultant magnetic field at point ‘P’ situated midway between two parallel wires (placed horizontally) each carrying a steady current I isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
2024
Two statements are given, one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the options given below.20Assertion (A) : The deflection of a compass needle placed near a current carrying wire decreases when the magnitude of an electric current in the wire is increased. Reason (R) : Strength of the magnetic field at a point due to a current carrying conductor increases on increasing the current in the conductor.Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 4
2025
36 (A)(i) Draw the pattern of the magnetic field lines for the two parallel straight conductors carrying current of same magnitude ‘I’ in opposite directions as shown. Show the direction of magnetic field at a point O which is equidistant from the two conductors. (Consider that the conductors are inserted normal to the plane of a rectangular cardboard.) (ii) In our houses we receive A.C. electric power of 220 V. In electric iron or electric heater cables having three wires with insulation of three different colours – red, black and green are used to draw current from the mains. (a) What are these three different wires called? Name them colourwise. (b) What is the potential difference between the red wire and the black wire? (c) What is the role of the wire with green insulation in case of accidental leakage of electric current to the metallic body of an electrical appliance?Question 5
2025
36 (a)(a) Study the following electric circuit diagram and answer the questions that follow : (i) What does the circuit diagram shows ? (ii) What will happen if the direction of current is reversed ? Justify your answer giving circuit diagram. (b) Name and state the rule to determine the direction of magnetic field associated with a straight current carrying conductor.Question 6
2026
39 (b)(i) (I) In the given circuit diagram, a battery , a key , a resistance and a thick copper wire XY are connected in series and a compass is placed near the wire. What is the purpose of this arrangement ? (II) What conclusion do you draw from it ? (ii) Give reasons : (I) There is either a convergence or a divergence of magnetic field lines near the ends of a current-carrying straight solenoid. (II) The current-carrying solenoid, when suspended freely, aligns along a particular direction. (III) The burnt-out fuse should be replaced by another fuse of identical rating.