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Q. Figure shows a straight wire length $l$ carrying current $i$. The magnitude of magnetic field produced by the current at point $P$ is.Physics Question Image

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Solution:

The given situation can be redrawn as follows. As we know the general formula for finding the magnetic field due to a finite length wire
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$B=\frac{\mu_{0}}{4 \pi} \cdot \frac{i}{r}\left(\sin \phi_{1}+\sin \phi_{2}\right)$
Here, $\phi_{1}=0^{\circ}, \phi=45^{\circ}$
$\therefore B=\frac{\mu_{0}}{4 \pi} \cdot \frac{i}{r}\left(\sin 0^{\circ}+\sin 45^{\circ}\right)$
$=\frac{\mu_{0}}{4 \pi} \cdot \frac{i}{\sqrt{2} L}$
$\Rightarrow B=\frac{\sqrt{2} \mu_{0} i}{8 \pi l}$