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Figure shows two long wires carrying equal currents I1 and I2 flowing in opposite directions. Which of the arrows labeled A,B,C and D correctly represents the direction of the magnetic field due to the wires at a point located at an equal distance d from each wire?

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A
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Solution

The correct option is B B
Magnitude of magnetic field at the given distance d from the wires is same because:

B1=B2=μoI12πd

Net magnetic field, B=Bh+Bv

where horizontal component, Bh=B1cos30B2cos30=0

vertical component, Bv=B1sin30+B2sin30=B1 upwards

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