Home Physics Moving Charge and Magnetism Mix A point charge is moving in clockwise direct…
Physics Moving Charge and Magnetism Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

A point charge is moving in clockwise direction in a circle with constant speed. Consider the magnetic field produced by the charge at a point P (not centre of the circle) on the axis of the circle.

A
It is constant in magnitude only
B
It is constant in direction only
C
It is constant in direction and magnitude both
D
It is not constant in magnitude and direction both

Share this question

For Instagram sharing, use “Apps” on mobile or copy the link.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts
The correct answer is:
A

The point charge moves in circle as shown in figure. The magnetic field vectors at a point P on axis of circle are and at the instants the point charge is at A and C respectively as shown in the figure.

Hence as the particles rotates in circle, only magnitude of magnetic field remains constant at the point on axis P but it's direction changes. ⇒ Alternate solution ⇒ The magnetic field at point on the axis due to charged particle moving along a circular path is given by

It can be seen that the magnitude of the magnetic field at on point on the axis remains constant. But the direction of the field keeps on changing.

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Write a Review

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Commentary

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

Student Reviews

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

CG
CGP Question Assistant Question Bank + AI Help
Hi! Type your question or upload one screenshot. First I will search related questions from CGP Edu Question Bank. If none match, type YES and I will solve it with AI.
Upload only one screenshot at a time. Flow: Question Bank first → If not matched, type YES for AI solution.