Question 141 markMCQSection A

The correct pattern of magnetic field lines of the field produced by a current carrying circular loop is :

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Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Magnetic Field Lines

Official answer

The correct pattern of magnetic field lines of the field produced by a current carrying circular loop is shown in option (d).

Answer keywords:magnetic field linescurrent-carrying circular loopright-hand thumb rule

Marking scheme

  1. 1.1 mark for correct answer

Hint

Use the right-hand thumb rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field lines.

Quick oral answer

The magnetic field lines of a current-carrying circular loop are concentric circles around the loop. The direction of the field lines can be determined using the right-hand thumb rule. When the thumb points in the direction of the current, the fingers will wrap around the loop in the direction of the field lines. Therefore, the correct pattern of magnetic field lines is shown in option (d).

Common mistakes

  1. 1.confusing the direction of the magnetic field lines with the direction of the current

Analysis and explanation

The magnetic field lines of a current-carrying circular loop are concentric circles around the loop. The direction of the field lines can be determined using the right-hand thumb rule. When the thumb points in the direction of the current, the fingers will wrap around the loop in the direction of the field lines. Therefore, the correct pattern of magnetic field lines is shown in option (d).

Interesting facts

The magnetic field lines of a current-carrying circular loop are similar to the magnetic field lines of a bar magnet.

Question details

Q14 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2023
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Topic
Magnetic Field Lines
Bloom's level
Comprehension
Syllabus topic
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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Frequently asked questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Magnetic Effects of Electric Current" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Magnetic Field Lines" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.