Two identical wires are bent into separate circular loops

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

Two identical wires are bent into separate circular loops. Loop P has radius 5 cm5\,\text{cm} and Loop Q has radius 10 cm10\,\text{cm}. Each loop carries a current of 3 A3\,\text{A} in the same sense. Find the ratio BPBQ\dfrac{B_P}{B_Q} of the magnetic fields at their centres.

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