Physics Moving Charge and Magnetism Magnetic Force, Magnetic Field,Magnetic Moment, Magnetic Moment, Induction Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

PQRS is a square loop made of uniform conducting wire the current enters the loop at P and leaves at S. Then the magnetic field will be

A
Maximum at the center of the loop
B
Zero at the center of loop
C
Zero at all points inside the loop
D
Zero at all points outside of the loop

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The correct answer is:
A
To determine the magnetic field around the square loop PQRS where current enters at P and exits at S, we apply Ampère's Circuital Law and the right-hand rule.
Step 1: Identify the direction of current flow. The current enters at P, travels through PQ, QR, RS, and exits at S.
Step 2: Using the right-hand rule (thumb points in the direction of current and fingers curl in the direction of the magnetic field), we find that inside the square loop, the magnetic field lines are directed outwards.
Step 3: The contributions to the magnetic field at the center of the loop from all segments of wire combine constructively, leading to a maximum magnetic field at that point.
Conclusion: Thus, the magnetic field is maximum at the center of the loop. Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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