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A current flow along the length of an infinitely long, straight thin-walled pipe . Then:

A

the magnetic field at all points inside the pipe is same , but not zero

B

the magnetic field at any point inside the pipe is zero

C

the magnetic field is zero only on the axis of the pipe

D

the magnetic field is different at different points inside the pipe

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To solve the problem of determining the magnetic field inside an infinitely long, straight thin-walled pipe carrying a current, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have an infinitely long, straight thin-walled pipe. The current flows along the length of the pipe, which means it flows on the surface of the pipe. 2. **Current Distribution**: - Since the pipe is thin-walled, the current will only flow along the circumference of the pipe. There is no current flowing through the hollow center of the pipe. 3. **Applying Ampere's Law**: - To find the magnetic field inside the pipe, we can use Ampere's Law, which states: \[ \oint \mathbf{B} \cdot d\mathbf{L} = \mu_0 I_{\text{enc}} \] - Here, \(I_{\text{enc}}\) is the current enclosed by the path we choose for our integration. 4. **Choosing an Amperian Loop**: - We can choose a cylindrical Amperian loop of radius \(r\) that is entirely inside the pipe (i.e., \(r < R\), where \(R\) is the radius of the pipe). - Since there is no current flowing through this loop (the current is only on the surface), we have: \[ I_{\text{enc}} = 0 \] 5. **Calculating the Magnetic Field**: - Substituting \(I_{\text{enc}} = 0\) into Ampere's Law gives: \[ \oint \mathbf{B} \cdot d\mathbf{L} = \mu_0 \cdot 0 = 0 \] - This implies that the magnetic field \(B\) inside the pipe is zero. 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the magnetic field at any point inside the pipe is zero. ### Final Answer: The magnetic field at any point inside the pipe is zero.
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