Answer:
Explanation:
Given that,
Current in loops are
i1 = 12A
i2 = 20A
The loops are 3.4cm apart
The magnetic field at the center is found to be zero, so when want to find the radius of bigger loop
Magnetic Field is given as
B= μoi/2πr
Where,
μo is a constant = 4π×10^-7 Tm/A
r is the distance between the two wires
i is the current in the wires
B is the magnetic field
NOTE
Field due to large loop should be equal to the smaller loop.
B1 = B2
μo•i1 / 2π•r1 = μo•i2 / 2π•r2
Then, μo, 2π cancels out, so we have
i1 / r1 = i2 / r2
Make r2 subject of formula
i1•r2 = i2•r1
r2 = i2•r1 / i2
r2 = 20×3.4/12
r2 = 5.67cm
The radius of the bigger loop is 5.67cm.
