Two identical current-carrying coaxial loops carry current I in an opposite sense. A simple amperian loop passes through both of them once. Calling the loop as C,
(a) Bdl=2μ0I
(b) the value of Bdl is independent of the sense of C.
(c) there may be a point on C where B and dl are perpendicular.
(d) B vanishes everywhere on C.

 
Which of the above statements is correct?

1. (a) and (b) 2. (a) and (c)
3. (b) and (c) 4. (c) and (d)
Hint: The magnetic field depends on the current.

Explanation: Consider a simple amperian loop passing once through both the identical current-carrying coaxial loops.
(i) According to Ampere circuital law, CBdl=μ0(II)=0. Hence, option (a) is wrong.
(ii) As CBdl=0, therefore CBdl is independent of the sense of C. Thus option (b) is correct.
(iii) There will be a point on loop C, lying at the axis of two loops A and B, where B and d are perpendicular to each other. Thus option (c) is correct.
(iv) The value of B does not vanish on various points of C.
Hence, option (3) is the correct answer.