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There is a ring of radius $r$ having linear charge density $\lambda$ and rotating with a uniform angular velocity $\omega$. The magnitude of the magnetic field produced by this ring at its own centre would be 
($\mu_0 = \text{permeability of air}$)

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WBJEE 2026 Physics and Chemistry Question Paper (24-May-2026)
The correct answer is
$\frac{\mu_0 \lambda \omega}{2}$

Magnetic Field Calculation for Rotating Ring

A rotating charged ring constitutes an electric current, which generates a magnetic field. We can calculate the magnetic field at the center by determining the equivalent current first.

Deriving the Magnetic Field Formula

Let the ring have radius $r$ and linear charge density $\lambda$. The total charge $Q$ on the ring is:

$Q = \lambda \times (2\pi r)$

The ring rotates with a constant angular velocity $\omega$. The time period $T$ for one full rotation is:

$T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega}$

The effective current $I$ generated by the rotating charge is charge passing per unit time:

$I = \frac{Q}{T} = \frac{\lambda \times (2\pi r)}{\frac{2\pi}{\omega}} = \lambda r \omega$

The magnetic field $B$ at the center of a circular current loop of radius $r$ is given by:

$B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r}$

Substitute the derived current $I$ into the magnetic field formula:

$B = \frac{\mu_0 (\lambda r \omega)}{2r}$

Simplifying the expression yields the magnetic field magnitude:

$B = \frac{\mu_0 \lambda \omega}{2}$

Final Magnetic Field Magnitude

The magnitude of the magnetic field produced by the rotating ring at its center is $\frac{\mu_0 \lambda \omega}{2}$.

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