Question:

Wires 1 and 2 carrying currents i1 and i2 respectively are inclined at an angle θ to each other. What is the force on a small element dl of wire 2 at a distance r from wire 1 (as shown in figure) due to the magnetic field of wire 1 ?

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Options :

  • (a) u0/2πr i1i2 dl tan 0
  • (b) u0/2πr i1i2 dl sin 0
  • (c) u0/2πr i1i2 dl cos 0
  • (d) u0/4πr i1i2 dl sin 0

Answer :

(c) u0/2πr i1i2 dl cos 0

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