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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 1 Objective Question

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magnetic induction of 20 mT is applied to long straight current carrying wire of radius 120mm. Find the current in the wire. Take μ₀/2π = 2×10⁻⁷ N/A².
Options
A 120A
B 1.2A
C 12A
Correct Answer
D 0.12A
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Using B = (μ₀ I)/(2π r). Given B = 20×10⁻³ T? That gives 12000A, not matching options. Assuming B=20 μT = 20×10⁻⁶ T, I = (B·2π r)/μ₀ = (20e-6 × 0.12)/(2e-7) = 12 A.

Hint

Check units: if B in μT, answer = 12A.

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