Assertion (A): When a circular loop of wire lies in the plane of the t...
- The assertion is correct. When a circular loop of wire lies in the plane of the table with current passing through it clockwise, the right-hand rule helps determine the direction of the magnetic field inside and outside the loop. This rule states that if the thumb points in the direction of the current, the fingers curl in the direction of the magnetic field lines.
- Regarding the reason, it is also correct. A uniform magnetic field means that the field strength and direction are consistent throughout the region in question.
- However, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. While a uniform magnetic field is mentioned in the reason, it does not serve as a direct explanation for how the right-hand rule is used to determine the magnetic field direction around a current-carrying loop.
- Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
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Assertion (A): When a circular loop of wire lies in the plane of the t...
Assertion Analysis
The assertion states that when a circular loop of wire carries a clockwise current, the magnetic field direction inside and outside the loop can be determined using the right-hand rule. This is correct:
- When you curl the fingers of your right hand in the direction of the current (clockwise in this case), your thumb points downward, indicating that the magnetic field inside the loop is directed downwards.
- Outside the loop, the magnetic field lines point outwards, following the right-hand rule.
Thus, the assertion is true.
Reason Analysis
The reason provided claims that the magnetic field in a given region is uniform. This statement is not necessarily true:
- The magnetic field produced by a circular loop is not uniform; it varies in strength and direction depending on the position in relation to the loop.
- Inside the loop, the magnetic field is relatively uniform compared to the outside, but it is not uniform across the entire region.
Therefore, while the assertion is true, the reason is false.
Conclusion
Combining these analyses leads to the conclusion:
- Both the assertion and reason are not correctly aligned in terms of explanation.
- Thus, the correct answer is option 'B': both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
This separation of understanding clarifies the relationship between the magnetic field's behavior around a current-carrying loop and the misconceptions about uniformity in magnetic fields.